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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.

BoatBid.com – Summer Auction
BoatBid.com – Summer Auction
Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle is again offering boats through Boatshed.com’s BoatBid online auction. This international auction is a proven process to market boats in a unique and effective way. This is NOT an eBay-style auction — these a...

Boatshed enters top 40 per cent of the best million websites on the planet
Boatshed enters top 40 per cent of the best million websites on the planet
Monday, 25 June 2012

Judging by its millions of users and visitors worldwide, it’s clear that Boatshed.com is a popular website. But now it’s been proven as it has been listed in the top 40 per cent of the best million websites on the planet.

New selection of boats up for auction this Summer
New selection of boats up for auction this Summer
Monday, 25 June 2012

A fresh batch of boats will soon be available to bid on through Boatshed Yacht Brokers’ auction system, Boatbid.com.

UK Government uses Boatshed as an example to budding entrepreneurs
UK Government uses Boatshed as an example to budding entrepreneurs
Monday, 25 June 2012

Boatshed’s clever use of technology and customer-focussed processes have been heralded as a shining example by the UK Government.

What’s it really like living on a boat?
What’s it really like living on a boat?
Monday, 25 June 2012

You read the glossy brochures and you see the boats at the shows. But when it’s pouring with rain and freezing cold in the winter what’s it really like living on a boat? Boatshed spills the beans...

Size matters - sell your boat with the biggest yacht brokerage in the world
Size matters - sell your boat with the biggest yacht brokerage in the world
Monday, 25 June 2012

In a world filled with technical jargon, confusing offers and dogs winning TV talent shows it can sometimes be hard to see the wood from the trees.

How to Choose a Marina in Essex
How to Choose a Marina in Essex
Thursday, 03 May 2012

It’s good fun looking for Moody yachts for sale, racing yachts for sale, Jeanneau boats for sale and Etaps for sale in Essex. However, your dream boat may not come with a berth, and even if it does you may still like to look around for a differe...

Now They Got No Use for a Shanty Man
Now They Got No Use for a Shanty Man
Thursday, 26 April 2012

Ahoy there me hearties; we’ve got Jeanneau boats for sale, Sadler yachts for sale, Bavaria cruisers for sale and Etap yachts for sale. In fact we have quite a selection of sailing boats and yachts for sale in Essex; but how different these moder...

April Weather On The Thames
April Weather On The Thames
Monday, 23 April 2012

Everything from sunshine to hail!

New Instructions – RIB X Excite 2050 For Sale
New Instructions – RIB X Excite 2050 For Sale
Sunday, 22 April 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are pleased to offer for sale a RIB X Excite – which is NOT a RIB at all! This is a good looking sports boat with plenty of cockpit seating – for fun or just lounging around on. She has only been lightly used and kept on lau...

Wroxham Fire Fighters take to the water
Wroxham Fire Fighters take to the water
Saturday, 21 April 2012

Safety on the water is paramount but ever thought about how the emergency services would reach you should there be a problem? The firefighters at Wroxham Fire Station have recently begun training with a small rescue boat to aid future rescue atte...

Mooring a Yacht – 7 Top Tips!
Mooring a Yacht – 7 Top Tips!
Thursday, 19 April 2012

A lot of the second hand boats we have for sale in Essex are sailing boats. We have Moody yachts for sale, racing yachts for sale, Jeanneau boats for sale and much more. When you’re thinking of berthing or mooring your yacht do you ever find you...

Boat of the Month – Botnia Targa 31
Boat of the Month – Botnia Targa 31
Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Here is an ideal opportunity, courtesy of Boatshed Port Solent, to acquire one of the most well respected and sought-after boats afloat today!

Thinking of Selling Your Hovercraft?
Thinking of Selling Your Hovercraft?
Tuesday, 17 April 2012

We at Boatshed Port Solent like to keep a weather eye on the Queen’s Harbour Master’s Notices to Mariners. Now folks, Notices to Mariners are usually pretty boring, but if you take the trouble to look, you might even find a fun day out – loo...

24th Empuriabrava Used Boat Show
24th Empuriabrava Used Boat Show
Monday, 16 April 2012

Despite a rather wet couple of days, in the middle of the week long show, the attendance was better than expected during the global financial crisis at the 24th Empuriabrava used boats show here in the Costa Brava, Spain. We managed to convince so...

Have You Heard About the RYA Active Marina Programme?
Have You Heard About the RYA Active Marina Programme?
Thursday, 12 April 2012

As you may well know, we are based at Fambridge Yacht Haven; a charming location on the River Crouch, set in the beautiful Essex countryside. Fambridge Yacht Haven have recently joined the RYA Active Marina Programme which aims to encourage Berth ...

Sailing is for Life: Not Just For Easter
Sailing is for Life: Not Just For Easter
Thursday, 05 April 2012

That’s right; you know you enjoy those long bank holiday weekends, sailing or boating with friends, but have you ever thought what you’re really buying in to?

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!

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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.