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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.

Home to Scotland after 50 years.
Home to Scotland after 50 years.
Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Back in 1946 boat builders J&G Forbes of Sandhaven in Scotland built a sturdy 53’ fishing vessel named Capella. She was taken south to work the fishing grounds off the Devon and Cornish coasts. Many years later she was converted to a SCUBA d...

Jeanneau 40DS for sale
Jeanneau 40DS for sale
Tuesday, 08 January 2013

Boatshed Brixham are delighted to offer for sale a well-presented Jeanneau 40DS. The 40DS, like her slightly larger 43DS, is extremely spacious and the three cabin and two heads layout makes excellent use of space especially for the larger family ...

Helmsman 47 with Indispensible Sailboat Equipment
Helmsman 47 with Indispensible Sailboat Equipment
Friday, 04 January 2013

An article in this months Cruising World (page 62) titled “Simply Indispensible” by John & Wendy Clarke reviews what they deem as indispensible sailboat options. This blue water cruiser Helmsman 47 cruising yacht listed by Internat...

New Year: New Boat?
New Year: New Boat?
Thursday, 03 January 2013

If one of your resolutions is to finally get that boat you’ve been dreaming and scheming about then we have some great opportunities for you here at Boatshed Essex.

List your boat with Boatshed - Buyers waiting
List your boat with Boatshed - Buyers waiting
Wednesday, 02 January 2013

Despite the recession and the weather, boats are still selling.

The Loss of the HMS Bounty
The Loss of the HMS Bounty
Tuesday, 01 January 2013

International Yacht Brokers Boatshed Newport writing to remember the tall ship HMS Bounty lost in Hurricane Sandy.

The Best of BGU in 2012
The Best of BGU in 2012
Monday, 31 December 2012

We now have nearly 9000 customers registered with Boatshed Grand Union and Boatshed worldwide has over 496,300 registered customers. Boatshed.com has over 50 locations world-wide, more than 100 Boatshed Brokers working to sell your boat and over 1...

Endless possibilities with this 50ft Aircat Catamaran
Endless possibilities with this 50ft Aircat Catamaran
Saturday, 29 December 2012

International yacht brokers, Boatshed Newport signing in to tell you about this fantastic value offering. This commercial passenger ferry was custom-built at the cost of approximately two million dollars.

New Instructions – Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 for sale
New Instructions – Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695 for sale
Thursday, 20 December 2012

Boatshed Brixham are delighted to offer for sale a Jeanneau Merry Fisher 695. These are really great boats and are perfectly suited to family cruising, fishing or just pure enjoyment. Visiting this example on a fine sunny day it was clear to see w...

2012: The Highlights of this Year
2012: The Highlights of this Year
Thursday, 20 December 2012

The beginning of this year at Boatshed Essex saw us launch our social media campaign. If you follow us on Twitter or Facebook you can easily keep up with our blog, follow sailing and boating news and check out The Boatshed Essex Daily: our online ...

Modern Boat Engines: Which is best?
Modern Boat Engines: Which is best?
Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Since the 1990’s diesel engines have become more advanced, refined and complex. Popular makes are now Lister, Isuzu, Vetus, Kubota, Beta Marine, Barrus, Lombardini, Yanmar, Nanni and Thornycroft.

All I want for Christmas is…
All I want for Christmas is…
Thursday, 13 December 2012

This week we are able to introduce three more boats that have had their asking price reduced. If you’re looking for an Aquastar, Crownline or Princess boat for sale in Essex we may have the boat you are looking for. As with all Boatshed boats we...

New instructions – Ribeye TA480 for sale
New instructions – Ribeye TA480 for sale
Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Ribeye Used Approved are delighted to offer for sale a lightly used Ribeye TA480. This boat has less than 60 hours running time on the engine and is offered for sale under the unique Ribeye Used Approved Scheme.

Boat Retailers and Brokers Code of Practice
Boat Retailers and Brokers Code of Practice
Tuesday, 11 December 2012

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New Instructions – Vancouver 27 for sale
New Instructions – Vancouver 27 for sale
Monday, 10 December 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Vancouver 27.
The Vancouver 27 was designed by Canadian, Robert B. Harris. In 1974 the first wooden hull was built in England, by Pheon Yachts, and shortly afterwards the design was changed...

Saint Nicolas sets off the festive season
Saint Nicolas sets off the festive season
Friday, 07 December 2012

Saint Nicolas is the patron saint of boatmen or marinier as the French bargees are known. St Nicolas day is December 6th and the residents of the Port of Roanne in central France celebrated it in style. A “fete” traditionally focused around ...

Don’t buy a canal boat – until you've read this as well!
Don’t buy a canal boat – until you've read this as well!
Wednesday, 05 December 2012

If you’re looking for a canal boat for sale, widebeam, narrowboat or barge in London or Hertfordshire you need to know what you are looking for. Last week’s article Don't buy a canal boat! covered size, length and width of boats, types of bert...

Just Listed, Rare Danish Helmsman 47 Sailboat
Just Listed, Rare Danish Helmsman 47 Sailboat
Friday, 30 November 2012

International Yacht Brokers, Boatshed Newport Broker, is announcing new to the Northeast market this very rare Danish made 47' Helmsman sailboat yacht designed by Helmuth Koehler.

Don’t buy a canal boat – until you’ve read this!
Don’t buy a canal boat – until you’ve read this!
Thursday, 29 November 2012

Assuming you’ve calculated the budget you have to spend and secured your finances, you may feel ready to begin looking at used boats for sale. But before travelling London or Herts to view second hand boats for sale do you know whether you are l...

It’s More Than Just 34......
It’s More Than Just 34......
Saturday, 24 November 2012

It’s 34.2! The design of the 2000 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.2 makes it function and feel larger than a 34 foot vessel.

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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.