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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.
Buy a boat through us and get complimentary membership of the RNLI
Thursday, 24 January 2013Boatshed is pleased to be a member of the RNLI Ambassador Scheme. Anyone who buys a boat or sells a boat through us is entitled to one year's complimentary Offshore Membership of the RNLI.
Confused by Facebook? Try this tip.
Wednesday, 02 January 2013Are you confused by Facebook? So am I sometimes. It took me ages to figure out that when you look at your home feed it usually chooses ‘top stories’ for you, instead of the most recent ones. Now I usually select ‘most recent’ myself.
...Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is the first man to sail solo, non-stop around the world
Friday, 21 December 2012In April 2009 he celebrated the 40th anniversary of his return to Falmouth in Suhaili, 312 days after setting sail on a voyage no one else had ever accomplished. In 2007 he completed his second solo circumnavigation as a competitor in the VELUX 5 ...
Modern Boat Engines: Which is best?
Wednesday, 19 December 2012Since 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.
Boat Retailers and Brokers Code of Practice
Tuesday, 11 December 2012Read the following details
Boat Donation Programme launched by Sail 4 Cancer
Thursday, 13 September 2012Sail 4 Cancer has announced a new boat donation campaign which allows people to dispose of their boats whilst getting significant tax benefits.
NEW Boatshed Safety Shop
Friday, 03 August 2012Nobody knows the importance of having the right safety equipment onboard better than our own Directors, Neil and Mandy Chapman, they were rescued by the RNLI in the Bay of Biscay in October 1998 when their boat rolled 360 degrees, this was a life...
New brokerage service for the Inland Waterways
Tuesday, 31 July 2012British Waterways Marinas Ltd, one of the largest marina operators in the country, has appointed Boatshed.com as its sole provider of brokerage at its marinas in the South and West.
The Olympic Sailing Begins!
Sunday, 29 July 2012The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has taken temporary ownership of the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Village in Portland. 700 athletes and 550 officials will stay at the Sailing Village, with about half that number using the accommodat...
Fast Fisher Frenzy at Boatshed Port Solent!
Thursday, 26 July 2012Now that the good weather is back it may be time to hang that sign on the shed door... “Gone Fishin”
Boat of the Moment: Snapdragon 24
Thursday, 26 July 2012Our boat of the moment is this Snapdragon 24. She has been very well cared for, and is in commission ready to use.
Over 70 USED RIBS for sale with Boatshed.com
Thursday, 26 July 2012Boatshed.com International boat & yacht brokers have over 70 RIBS for sale, from 2.85 meters to 10.5 meters.
Linslade Canal Festival 2012
Wednesday, 25 July 2012Could this be the first sunny canal festival of the year? This Saturday is the 10th Linslade Canal Festival, a free community event promoting rural arts and crafts, conservation, canal life and the heritage of the town's green spaces. It is orga...
Marked Down, Price Cut, Recently Reduced!
Saturday, 21 July 2012However you say it, this is the perfect time for boat shoppers to buy! Our sellers are motivated and it shows with many recent price reductions in our inventory.
Boatshed Inland Launches Free ebook: Living on a Boat
Wednesday, 18 July 2012Over the years that Boatshed Grand Union has been selling boats on the inland waterways, several questions have recurred time and time again.
'Push the Boat Out' day: 21st July
Tuesday, 17 July 2012To celebrate London 2012 there’s a special day to get lots of British boats out on to the water.
Take a bow....
Tuesday, 17 July 2012Boatshed North Wales have some cracking bowriders for sale on brokerage, all waiting to put in a good performance for their new owners.
Hot Boat at a Hot Price!
Monday, 16 July 2012Ranger Tugs R-29 — a hot boat at a hot price. Recently-reduced and the best-priced, most well-equipped R-29 anywhere. Waterline Boats took this boat on trade, has it in in its inventory and needs it sold. If you’re in the market for a trailer...
RIBs - any which way you like them
Monday, 16 July 2012Having fun on the water is about getting the right boat for the job – which is why so many people consider buying a RIB as a cost-effective and relatively hassle-free way to securing that big grin that just says YES!!! Easy launching and shorel...
More on Tall Ships Newport RI
Sunday, 15 July 2012Samantha Gauld of Boatshed Newport with an update on the Tall Ships of 2012. After some research, I have been able to identify several other ships from my photos.
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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.