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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.

Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Sunday May 20th 2012 will see the return of that Great Event: The Suffolk Boat Jumble

Fletcher Arrowsport 16 as a First Boat
Fletcher Arrowsport 16 as a First Boat
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Noel and Jayne recently bought a great value sports boat; a Fletcher Arrowsport 16 which was for sale with Boatshed Essex and kindly agreed to be interviewed for our blog.

Classic boat for sale - A piece of history for sale.
Classic boat for sale - A piece of history for sale.
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Just after the end of World War II the White Fish Authority were keen to re-start the cockle fishing industry. They designed and commissioned the building of 100 decked fishing boats with small aft wheel house, capable of collecting up to 6 tons o...

New Instruction- Westerly Griffin For Sale
New Instruction- Westerly Griffin For Sale
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Some nasty things occurred in 1980, like the assassination of John Lennon and Johnny Logan got to number 1 with “What`s another year”! On the upside though, GPS was introduced and this Westerly Griffon started out in life and it really is some...

Rickmansworth Festival 2012
Rickmansworth Festival 2012
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

This weekend is the Rickmansworth Canal Festival 2012 and Boatshed Grand Union are sponsoring it. We will also have a stand to display information about our narrowboats, barges, project boats and widebeams for sale on or near the Grand Union Canal...

New Instructions – Westerly Fulmar For Sale
New Instructions – Westerly Fulmar For Sale
Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Westerly Fulmar which was widely regarded as one of the most successful designs (though not in numbers as only about 400 were built) as the performance and handling was, and still is today, rega...

 RYA Active Marina Launch: This Weekend!
RYA Active Marina Launch: This Weekend!
Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Fambridge Yacht Haven launches its RYA Active Marina programme together with the West Wick Yacht Club open day on Saturday the 19th May 2012 and we would love to see you there!

New Listing: Princess 42 for sale
New Listing: Princess 42 for sale
Monday, 14 May 2012

We have recently listed this lovely Princess 42. She comes with a very extensive inventory; equipped from new to the highest standards with over £45K worth of extras. Having only completed 160 hours running time; this superb motor yacht looks in ...

Powerboat & Rib show 2012
Powerboat & Rib show 2012
Monday, 14 May 2012

RIBEX has been renamed The Powerboat and RIB Show , the event has been staged for the last 13 years in Weymouth, Southampton and, until this year, Cowes, under the name of RIBEX. As well as being held at prestigious Portsmouth venue, Gunwharf Qua...

Just Listed - Sea Ray 260 DA Sundancer
Just Listed - Sea Ray 260 DA Sundancer
Friday, 11 May 2012

Boatshed Plymouth is very pleased to have just listed this beautiful Sea Ray 260 DA Sundancer. Click here for all the details and photos

Brand new narrow boat coming!
Brand new narrow boat coming!
Friday, 11 May 2012

Arriving soon on Boatshed Thames listings will be a brand new 57ft Narrowboat for sale. The shell has been manufactured by Scanalcraft in Worcestershire and it has a Barrus Shanks 45 hp engine.

Get On the Water to try a boat for free!
Get On the Water to try a boat for free!
Friday, 11 May 2012

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at boating? Well now you can, for free! An exciting “On the Water” event called Try A Boat Free is taking place in Dartmouth to encourage non-boaters to find out what they are missing.

New Agent for Boatshed Essex
New Agent for Boatshed Essex
Thursday, 10 May 2012

We are very pleased to welcome our newest agent, Gary Humm to Boatshed Essex. He’s really looking forward to helping you find Beneteau boats for sale, Fairline, Jeanneau, and Quicksilver motor boats for sale too. Gary will be dealing with boats ...

Recommended Narrowboat Books
Recommended Narrowboat Books
Wednesday, 09 May 2012

When I’m not looking for narrowboats for sale, canal boats for sale, project boats and barges for sale to list on our website I like to get my nose stuck into a narrowboat book. Sell my Boat.

Celebrate the best of the Broads
Celebrate the best of the Broads
Tuesday, 08 May 2012

The countdown is on to the biggest ever Broads Outdoors Festival, which opened on Saturday 5th May 2012 at Whitlingham Country Park with a lively day of music, activities and family fun. The festival showcases the best of outdoor activities avail...

Nautical season in Croatia
Nautical season in Croatia
Tuesday, 08 May 2012

This years nautical season in Croatia has already started. Weather has improved significantly, temperatures are higher and even first swimmers have been spotted. This is visible in many ways, from various boatshows, busy marinas, nautical magazine...

London 2012: Olympic torchbearer to abseil Grimsby's Dock Tower
London 2012: Olympic torchbearer to abseil Grimsby's Dock Tower
Sunday, 06 May 2012

The Grimsby Dock Tower has dominated the town's skyline since it was built in 1852
A torchbearer will abseil down Grimsby's Dock Tower with the Olympic flame when it comes to the Humber region next year, it has been revealed.
During fou...

New Instructions – Westerly Oceanquest For Sale
New Instructions – Westerly Oceanquest For Sale
Friday, 04 May 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a rare and very well presented Westerly Oceanquest. This yacht is just superb and I would urge early viewings if you are looking for a really comfortable, clean, tidy yacht. When I met the owner o...

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...

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