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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.
Living Aboard Part 6 Home Comforts
Monday, 03 October 2011I am sometimes asked, have you got a TV, shower or toilet on a live-aboard narrowboat? Most boats for sale have all of the above and depending on your budget you can have all mod-cons including a bath, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine! Th...
New Camano 31 Launched!
Friday, 30 September 2011As becomes a spirited lady, LADY IN RED arrived with a flourish and fashionably late. The first new Camano 31 Trawler from Camano Yachts America has launched and is undergoing sea trials in preparation for delivery to her new owner.
Single handed across the Atlantic.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011Boatshed Cowes has just listed a Contessa 26, which has a very interesting recent history.
Dudley is off to play hide and seek!
Wednesday, 28 September 2011Every month sneaky Dudley will stow away on board a boat and hide... Look carefully at the photos in our listings at:
Living Aboard - Part 5 Is it Cold in Winter?
Wednesday, 28 September 2011The short answer is NO. It is a bit of a running joke amongst live-aboard boaters that this is the most common question that people will ask. However, it may well be a question that you need to ask when you are looking for a boat to buy on the Gra...
Gentleman’s Motor Yacht – they don’t make them like this any more!
Monday, 26 September 2011This is the sort of classic motor yacht you could imagine moored off St Tropez or cruising round Capri in the 1960s with a couple of starlets aboard. These days, however, she has a rather quieter existence in London Docklands as a simply stunning ...
Boatshed.com PSP Southampton Boat Show Update
Friday, 23 September 2011It’s been a whirlwind week at the PSP Southampton Boat Show for Boatshed.com and we hit the ground running.
Eté Indien / Indian Summer?
Friday, 23 September 2011Eté Indien / Indian Summer?
Espérons que oui! Avec les bourses en panique, la Grèce sur le point du désastre, et après un été tout à fait moyen, un peu de beau temps maintenant remonte le moral… non ?
Nous voici en plein saison d...
Royal Visit to PSP Southampton Boatshow
Thursday, 22 September 2011On Tuesday the presence of Princess Anne at this year's Boatshow in Southampton proved to brighten up the damp skies. Princess Anne had arrived for ladies day as she is President of the Royal Yacht Association and is a regular visitor to the show...
Living Aboard Part 4: Finance and Insurance
Wednesday, 21 September 2011If you're looking for a boat for sale on the Grand Union Canal you will already be thinking about finance. Your budget will determine the sort of liveaboard boat that you are looking for. Whether you wish to buy a second hand narrowboat or a wide ...
J/80 Worlds Come to Dartmouth in 2012
Tuesday, 20 September 2011The 2012 J/80 World Championship will be held in the stunning port of Dartmouth commencing on Saturday 9th of June 2012 and will close on the evening of Friday 15th of June 2012. In an unprecedented move, the Britannia Yacht Club has agreed to act...
Boatshed.com kickstarts a revolution
Monday, 19 September 2011Boatshed.com, the world’s number one yacht brokerage platform specialising in the sale of used boats, has unveiled ambitious plans for expansion.
Newport International Boat Show Report Day 4
Monday, 19 September 2011The final day of the Newport International Boat Show was another stellar day for Boatshed Newport and all of our neighbors in Tent C. As always Rob was out on the floor finding the new stand out products and meeting all the other great exhibitors ...
Newport International Boat Show Report Day 3
Sunday, 18 September 2011What a great day for the boat show! Day 3 of the Newport International Boat Show was jammed! The people were wall to wall and everyone was having a great time. Boatshed Newport surely did! Our biggest Fizz @ 5 to date!
While out and about at ...
Newport International Boat Show Report Day 2
Saturday, 17 September 2011Day 2 of the boat show seemed a success all around. It seems that the nice weather is bringing everyone out to the Newport International Boat Show yet again. In between breaths we scanned our neighbors booths and found they were all equally as bus...
Newport International Boat Show Report Day 1
Friday, 16 September 2011Well, the Newport International Boat Show 2011, started with out a hitch yesterday morning. America’s Cup Blvd was packed as early as 8am with buses and cars unloading exhibitors and guests. The fog was thick and the humidity was high but it was...
Sea Legs & Boatshed Newport get kids out on the water!
Thursday, 15 September 2011For the last few months, Boatshed Newport has been busy working with Sea Legs, a wonderful charity dedicated to getting under privileged children out on the water. For these children, who would not normally get such an opportunity, it is an amazi...
Living Aboard - Part 3 Continuous Cruising
Wednesday, 14 September 2011My last blog explored the mooring options that you have when deciding to live aboard. When you are looking for canal boats for sale you may be also be looking for a residential mooring. However, if you intend to become a continuous cruiser you cou...
Fizz and Ships
Monday, 12 September 2011This year’s PSP SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW will play host to the impressive HMS Bulwark from 22 to 25 September. HMS Bulwark is an integral part of the Royal Navy’s fleet and is set to be a must-see attraction at the Show.
Featured Boat of the Week - Matthews 40 Sedan Classic Motor Yacht!
Saturday, 10 September 2011A boat so nice we're featuring it twice! Step aboard and tour this Matthews 40 Sedan Motor Yacht at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - September 9-11. Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seatttle agent Gary Buck is there to welcome you aboard and tel...
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