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Many thanks to all of you who came to see us at our new office at Birdham Pool Marina at the weekend. We were graced with some lovely sunshine and the rain stayed away completely.

Its over 10 years since the first Boatshed office opened in Milford Haven, the group is today amongst the world leaders in Yacht Brokerage. With representation in such far flung places as Seattle and Phuket, coverage is genuinely global.

During Sunday 18th July the Royal National Lifeboat Institution brought a mobile demonstration unit to Bangor Marina to host a free lifejacket clinic.

At a special ceremony on Saturday 18th September in Bangor Castle the Mayor of North Down, Councillor John Montgomery paid tribute to the volunteer crew, fundraisers and helpers of RNLI Bangor Lifeboat. The Station was then awarded the Council’...

During the evening of Wednesday 6th October Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service brought 7 fire fighting appliances and 25 fire-fighters to Bangor Marina for a major training exercise.

This past weekend Oct 9th I was invited out for a sail on a Hunter 376 “Orion”. The season is winding down, yards are in full swing with haul – outs and winterizations. It ‘s hard to believe winter is around the corner with 80 degree ...

The comfortable layout of the Sundowner Tug is suited for extended cruises with 2-4 adults and is great for entertaining many more dockside. The master stateroom features a double berth, built-in desk, bookshelf, and two hanging lockers. The forwa...

Buying a yacht is generally a big financial commitment for most people. Ensuring that you sell or buy successfully requires a little effort on your part.

Sometimes, I come to the conclusion you just get too many emails. Anyhow, whilst poring through Friday’s delivery of the odd two or three hundred emails in my inbox, I noticed one titled Rib Raid; nothing to do with technical redundancy on serv...

The Sea Ray 340 Sundancer is one of Sea Ray's most popular express cruiser models.

We're the exclusive Washington licensee for the Boatshed International Yacht Brokerage System.

If you are interested in selling your boat speak to one of our specialist
brokers about what we can do for you!

My first boat was an beaten-up old marine ply kayak that my Dad bought for a fiver and my Grand Father, who was a cabinet maker, restored to full glory.
She was a bit heavy for a kayak but provided you were going in a straight line she was gre...

The most common types of marine survey are the Insurance- and the Pre-Purchase Condition Survey.

Randy has earned his Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) designation,
and has many years of experience as a yacht broker in the Seattle area. #
He's proficient in motor yachts and sailing yachts, and especially brings
expertise...

This solidly-built, fuel-efficient Meridian Trawler Yacht has a flared bow,
Portuguese bridge, nicely-equipped flybridge and enclosed cockpit ­ she¹s
designed to take on the elements. And that¹s just the beginning! With
comfort in m...

Last week Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle International Yacht Brokers participated in the Seattle-Lake Union Boats Afloat Show.
Tuesday's invitation-only VIP night was a hit, and guests enjoyed wine, appetizers, music and beautiful weather...

The Boatshed team are just about getting back to normal now after the PSP International Southampton boat show, our wonderful shed has been dismantled and everything has been packed away ready for our next boat show. The Boatshed team always enjoy...

Top 10 Tips for laying your boat up this winter.

My day started with a fantastic tour on HMS Dauntless at the PSP Southampton boat show 2010.
Charlotte, the HMS Dauntless weapons officer, Charlotte or Ma'am, met us and escorted us onboard. HMS Dauntless is the second ship of the Type 45 cla...