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I know that I have been going on about this and, from the deafening silence that I see in the form of responses, I would imagine that you are all pretty fed up with it.
Below is a transcript from Jeremy Clarkson's column in last Saturday's Sun...

Come and meet the Boatshed.com team at this years PSP Southampton boat show.

The modern Fairline Phantom 48 long range cruiser really epitomises British Boat Building at it’s best. I am lucky enough to have been on board, photographed and had a lovely cruise on a couple of these magnificent long range motor cruisers. ...

The government is offering councils financial incentives to allow more moorings for houseboats on waterways.

The British Powerboat Festival arrives in Cowes this weekend. So we could not resist a visit to the pits before the races start to get a feel for the action to come and to promote Boatshed! If you happen to be on the Isle of Wight this August Bank...

It used to be said that the best time to buy a used boat was during autumn and winter, because boat owners once they decide to sell the expenses rack up for marina berths, yard fees and general maintenance. If you are looking to sell your boat, th...

It’s Official!

If you have ever visited Cowes on the Isle of Wight on the South coast of the UK, with one of the most famous stretches of water, (the Solent), you might have walked past the Boatshed Cowes yacht Brokerage office on the Cowes high street.

Background to the John Davis Memorial Fund

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta starts this Wednesday 24th August

Round the world superboat takes shape

This fishing vessel has been tastefully converted into a superb home, where the current owner has lived for the past four years. The attention to detail is, as Wayne Rooney would say, “gobsmacking” and the boat has all the trappings of a conte...

In the pub the other evening, someone was commenting on how much fun the Canal Festivals had been this year and lamenting that the season was nearly over. We have enjoyed Cavalcade, Crick and Rickmansworth - missed the IWA National because of my b...

This 39’ Steel Motor Sailer is sure to Steel your heart!

Abersoch Keelboat Week kicks of this Sunday and Boatshed North Wales is delighted to be sponsoring this prestigious sailing event for the third year. This year is promising to be bigger and better than ever and the Regatta will also be the North ...

English

A while ago I was googling something boaty and up came Amazon Japan with a book by canal journalist Steve Haywood. I dashed off an email to Steve asking him if he sold well in Japan. Here is his response:

Rib trip to France

We are pleased to announce that another new member has recently joined the Boatshed Grand Union team. Peggy Melmoth will be handling some of the administration and email enquiries, welcoming new clients, liaising with vendors, and updating the Boa...

As part of the Cob 200 celebrations in 2011, The Madoc Rowing Club held a race that was a re-enactment of the historic requirement to provide a Pilot to the ships coming into Porthmadog Harbour.
The Pilots and their crews lived in Borth y Ges...