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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.

Insurance Law Update
Insurance Law Update
Thursday, 04 June 2015

The English Court of Appeal has for the first time, recently established an absolute rule that an assured who tells a lie or relies upon false evidence to support an otherwise valid insurance claim, will forfeit the claim entirely. In other words...

Inland Boating & Great Canal Journeys
Inland Boating & Great Canal Journeys
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Back in the glory days, before the last recession, when the world was awash with cash and boat shows were held at Earls Court, I first came across Boatshed holding one of their famous Fizz at Five sessions. Their stand was near my Canal Experience...

How are we doing?
How are we doing?
Thursday, 04 June 2015

At Boatshed we encourage feedback from our customers, as a way of monitoring and improving the services we offer. Here are some recent comments we have received:

IPAs - Independent Pre-Sale Assessments
IPAs - Independent Pre-Sale Assessments
Thursday, 04 June 2015

At the Southampton Boat Show last year, Boatshed, together with the Marine Inspection Association of leading marine surveyors, introduced the use of IPAs when selling used sail and motor boats. An IPA is a further tool to increase the transparency...

MTA - the Maritime Training Academy’s Diploma in Yacht Brokerage
MTA - the Maritime Training Academy’s Diploma in Yacht Brokerage
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Boatshed is delighted to announce its endorsement of the Maritime Training Academy's Diploma in Yacht Brokerage, the leading distance learning course to train and prepare new brokers for the used boat industry. Boatshed is working with the MTA to...

BWML (British Waterways Marinas) and Boatshed
BWML (British Waterways Marinas) and Boatshed
Thursday, 04 June 2015

We are delighted to announce our new relationship with BWML. BWML is part of the UK’s Canal & River Trust (formally, British Waterways) a national charity whose primary role is the custodian and navigation authority for around 2,000...

Why Boatshed can sell your boat
Why Boatshed can sell your boat
Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Boatshed is one of the largest international yacht brokerages in the world, specialising in the sale and purchase of second-hand sail and motor boats. The original business, set up in Milford Haven Marina some 15 years ago, by seasoned sailor...

Tall Ship Kaskelot Visits Plymouth
Tall Ship Kaskelot Visits Plymouth
Monday, 06 April 2015

One of the largest remaining wooden ships in commission, Kaskelot, has called into port at Plymouth this Easter weekend.

RNLI Plymouth Slipway Event
RNLI Plymouth Slipway Event
Tuesday, 24 March 2015

The RNLI's 100m slipway waterslide is coming to Plymouth on Saturday 28th March 2015!

Rededication of HMS Ocean
Rededication of HMS Ocean
Saturday, 21 March 2015

We had a very special royal visit to Plymouth yesterday. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II travelled to Plymouth's Naval base at Devonport dockyard, just a stone's throw away from the Boatshed Plymouth office.

Currency news - British pound, all time high against the Euro
Currency news - British pound, all time high against the Euro
Friday, 13 March 2015

With the British pound is on a seven year high against the Euro which could remain for the next few months and is excellent news for boat buyers. As the Euro continues to slide British pound, if you are thinking of buying a boat in the Euro zone c...

Aprils - Auction catalogue PREVIEW
Aprils - Auction catalogue PREVIEW
Wednesday, 11 March 2015

There are some really great boats in Aprils auction with super keen reserves, so remember its free to bid and you'll be notified (choose to be notified by email or text) as soon as the reserve is reached.

Know Your Local Lifeboat Station
Know Your Local Lifeboat Station
Friday, 20 February 2015

The Boatshed Plymouth area covers the River Yealm in the east to the Tamar River Estuary in the west including Torpoint, Saltash, up to Bere Alston and Calstock.

Greetings from Boatshed Plymouth
Greetings from Boatshed Plymouth
Thursday, 05 February 2015

Greetings from Gus! We would like to thank Stephen & Gill for their warm welcome to Boatshed Plymouth. Stephen has stayed on for a short time to help hand over the reigns. This has been an enormous help, especially as we had to hit the ground ...

February Boatshed Bulletin
February Boatshed Bulletin
Thursday, 05 February 2015

Welcome to Boatsheds February Bulletin, our round-up of Boatshed activity over the last month.

Boat Auction - Just over 24 hours left to make a bid
Boat Auction - Just over 24 hours left to make a bid
Monday, 12 January 2015

Just 24 hours left to make a bid, the auction finishes tomorrow Tuesday 13th Jan at 19.00 GMT.

Boatshed Newsletter November 2014
Boatshed Newsletter November 2014
Friday, 28 November 2014

Welcome to Boatsheds Newsletter, in it we round-up what Boatshed has been up to in the boat sales market and report on major events and trends in the sector. We are also introducing new and exciting Boatshed products and initiatives to suppor...

A Rare Opportunity.
A Rare Opportunity.
Sunday, 19 October 2014

Very rarely does a boat become available that has had very little use since new. This beautiful Plymouth Pilot 18 was commissioned by the vendor and only launched from the factory in 2010.

Boat Sales from a Different Aspect
Boat Sales from a Different Aspect
Saturday, 13 September 2014

Boatshed have teamed up with professional drone photographers AltiVision to offer a completely new perspective on boats for sale. Launching the products at the PSP Southampton Boat Show, Neil Chapman commented “We have previously done some aer...

Fast Fishers, Trawlers Yachts, Motor Cruisers up for auction
Fast Fishers, Trawlers Yachts, Motor Cruisers up for auction
Saturday, 06 September 2014

On 12-16th September we have over 30 power boats up for auction. A wide variety of boats including some bargains amongst the boat auction catalogue, try a bid and see how soon you meet the reserve!

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