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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

I Love Historic Narrowboats
I Love Historic Narrowboats
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

I love the charm and history of the old working boats, even though I know that the reality of life for a working narrowboat family was a perpetual struggle of hard graft and making ends meet. Not to mention the accidents at work and the short life...

Wood you........consider WOOD?
Wood you........consider WOOD?
Sunday, 01 April 2012

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle has several select wooden-hulled boats in its brokerage inventory.
Would you consider wood? Don’t be so quick to say “no.” The fact is that you can get a lot of boat for your dollar when purchasing wood...

Get off to an electrifying start!
Get off to an electrifying start!
Saturday, 31 March 2012

As we wake our precious craft from their winter slumber, ready to take on the new boating season with zest, their can be nothing more infuriating than a flat battery!

Which is Best? Power Boats or Sailing Boats?
Which is Best? Power Boats or Sailing Boats?
Thursday, 29 March 2012

At Boatshed Essex we love boats. We love the way you can stay in a different place each night without needing to unpack. The way that you can keep your favourite home comforts with you on board. The way that we’re always learning and improving o...

Boatshed Hamble.Com & Wave 105 FM
Boatshed Hamble.Com & Wave 105 FM
Wednesday, 28 March 2012

RYDE OR BUST?

What Does 'Project Boat For Sale' Mean?
What Does 'Project Boat For Sale' Mean?
Wednesday, 28 March 2012

A long time ago, when I sold my beloved first ever boat, a 45 foot red narrowboat with a cruiser stern, the boat broker told me that she was a little “tired looking” and labelled her as a project boat for sale.

MCA Coding - Putting Your Yacht to Work
MCA Coding - Putting Your Yacht to Work
Sunday, 25 March 2012

Many people dream of a life afloat funded by charter work or sailing instruction. This is perfectly possible but for British flagged vessels or foreign flagged vessels operating from UK ports the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) lays down a se...

What is Great About Boating in Essex?
What is Great About Boating in Essex?
Thursday, 22 March 2012

…and other questions that I asked Steve Booth, motor boat and yacht broker.

Turkish Gulet Available For Sale And Charter
Turkish Gulet Available For Sale And Charter
Wednesday, 21 March 2012

This gullet type yacht is one of the biggest motor sailors on the Adriatic,modern, comfortable and equipped for long cruises. Her dimensions and hull lines ensure enough space for 5 comfortable cabins a spacious salon with a bar, big roofed after...

New Discovery 57 will be largest resin-infused sailing yacht built in Great Britain
New Discovery 57 will be largest resin-infused sailing yacht built in Great Britain
Monday, 19 March 2012

Discovery Yachts has announced that the new Discovery 57 will be the largest resin-infused sailing yacht to be produced in Great Britain. T

BoatBid.com Count Down.....
BoatBid.com Count Down.....
Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle is in the midst of our first North American application of Boatshed.com’s BoatBid online auction, with 14 of our boats included in the current auction catalog.

New Boatshed in Dubai
New Boatshed in Dubai
Tuesday, 13 March 2012


PRESS RELEASE

Essex Boys to Sail Around Britain
Essex Boys to Sail Around Britain
Friday, 09 March 2012

The Echo has recently reported that two brothers are planning a 2,000 mile voyage, sailing around the coast of Britain for charity.
Dean Osler, from Eastwood and his brother Craig, from Hullbridge, will be starting their journey aboard their ...

2009 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse Trawler
2009 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse Trawler
Tuesday, 28 February 2012

It may be a 2009 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse Trawler for sale, but her sparkling condition could lead you to believe it is a 2012 model!

BoatBid Auction - Entries from Boatshed North Wales
BoatBid Auction - Entries from Boatshed North Wales
Tuesday, 21 February 2012

If you’re looking for your Spring ride to get you out on the water, then the forthcoming BoatBid.com online auction could be just the place to bag yourself an unbelievable bargain.

Next boat auction starts in 9 days: BoatBid.com
Next boat auction starts in 9 days: BoatBid.com
Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Check out these quality boats in the next BoatBid.com boat auction.
The Auction starts in less than 9 days from today.

Zagrebacki sajam nautike/Zagreb Boat Show
Zagrebacki sajam nautike/Zagreb Boat Show
Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Sve zainteresirane koji žele saznati više o nama i našim uslugama, vlasnike plovila i predstavnike nautičkih tvrtki pozivamo na prezentaciju „Boatshed Croatia-posredovanje pri prodaji/kupnji rabljenih plovila i mogućnosti za suradnju sa nau...

West Bay SonShip 58 Motoryacht
West Bay SonShip 58 Motoryacht
Friday, 20 January 2012

- Featured Boat of the Week!

How to Sell a Boat on the Inland Waterways
How to Sell a Boat on the Inland Waterways
Wednesday, 18 January 2012

At a time when some businesses are struggling, our biggest problem at Boatshed Grand Union is that we seem to be selling too many boats – we have several under offer at the moment and are ready to take on more boats for brokerage. To meet the de...

St Katherines Dock, London, is this the best place to winter for cruisers?
St Katherines Dock, London, is this the best place to winter for cruisers?
Monday, 16 January 2012

We have been twice to St Katherines Marina in January and its such a fantastic place to winter for cruisers.

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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.