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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.

PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Looking for a plan of what to see at the PSP Southampton Boatshow ?We asked Boatshow "Veteran" Neil Chapman of Boatshed what he would do and see this year.......

PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
Monday, 09 September 2013

PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63

Boatshed goes responsive
Boatshed goes responsive
Monday, 13 May 2013

Boatshed goes Responsive!
Today, nearly 30% of Boatshed's traffic is mobile. By the end of next year, this may exceed 50% Tablet sales are expected to exceed 100 million this year. Smartphones, of course, are also a hot commodity, with the ...

3 things you must know before survey
3 things you must know before survey
Wednesday, 08 May 2013

When you make an offer on a narrowboat, canal boat, widebeam or other boat for sale it is usual to get the boat surveyed. We can provide you with a list of local surveyors but we are not allowed to recommend one in particular.

Boat festivals: A quick guide
Boat festivals: A quick guide
Wednesday, 01 May 2013

Summer is on the way and anyone who loves boats can look forward to the usual line-up of boat festivals. If you enjoy real ale, painted canalware, live music, boats and bunting we hope to see you at a festival this year. We’re happy to answer an...

Boat Buyers Legal Service
Boat Buyers Legal Service
Wednesday, 01 May 2013

The Boatshed crew recognise that buying a boat is a major decision, which is why you have chosen to use Boatshed as your professional broker to guide you through what can be a daunting process. We believe in offering the very best quality of servi...

Licensed to cruise – what does it mean?!
Licensed to cruise – what does it mean?!
Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Most of the inland waterways in Britain are looked after by the Canal and River Trust and to use these navigations you will need to purchase an annual licence. Licences can be paid for in monthly instalments, or in a one-off payment. Paying an...

How to buy a boat? The process
How to buy a boat? The process
Saturday, 20 April 2013

Before you travel to view a boat, check out all pictures and video of every boat for sale. Our brokers take all their own pictures so you can see the up to date information and full inventory of each boat.

Thinking of selling your boat?
Thinking of selling your boat?
Saturday, 20 April 2013

If you are thinking of selling your boat, then have a chat to one of our Boatshed Brokers and they will explain how Boatshed can help sell your boat and what they will do for you.

Probably The Best Mooring In London - with Boat
Probably The Best Mooring In London - with Boat
Monday, 15 April 2013

Battlebridge basin is perhaps the most sought after mooring in London - secluded, secure and private, but within easy reach of the West End and the City. Kings Cross and St. Pancras are just a few minutes walk away. There are plenty of shops and r...

Technology on a canal boat
Technology on a canal boat
Wednesday, 10 April 2013

If you are looking for your first canal boat for sale or perhaps a narrowboat in Hertfordshire or London you may have questions about technology and it’s place in canal boat life. Whether you’re thinking of living on a wide beam, going on an e...

Selling your boat? Boat sales service for the UK Inland Waterways.
Selling your boat? Boat sales service for the UK Inland Waterways.
Wednesday, 03 April 2013

Boatshed.com Brokerage Group have teamed up with River Canal Rescue to provide boat sales for the Inland Waterways market in the UK.

Suicide strip for your ensign
Suicide strip for your ensign
Monday, 01 April 2013

We first saw this on a local ferry, they shoot across the harbour at 15 knots, their ensign extended at the stern and if you look carefully you will see a strip of netting sewn onto the tail end to protect from whipping its self to rags.

Diesel stoves keep boaters toasty!
Diesel stoves keep boaters toasty!
Wednesday, 27 March 2013

It’s nearly Easter and the daffodils outside my boat are looking decidedly miserable, having been crushed by the snow. Our Bubble diesel stove is struggling to battle against the temperatures outside because it is waiting for a new component. Wi...

Buying a boat: My story
Buying a boat: My story
Wednesday, 20 March 2013

If you’re looking for a narrowboat, barge or wide beam for sale in London or Hertfordshire it can feel like a struggle trawling the internet for your ideal boat. We like to make the process as enjoyable as possible for the customer, with cuttin...

Four Boats Looking for a Quick Sale
Four Boats Looking for a Quick Sale
Thursday, 14 March 2013

Among the many narrowboats for sale at Boatshed Grand Union there are always a few where the owners are particularly keen to sell.

Selling a boat: My story
Selling a boat: My story
Wednesday, 13 March 2013

This was Tony Farrow’s boat, which was for sale with Boatshed Grand Union. It’s a 50ft cruiser stern narrowboat with wheelhouse and has an unusual and very attractive fit-out in cherry, chestnut and sycamore. Tony is a professional carpenter a...

5 technical questions to ask when you view a boat
5 technical questions to ask when you view a boat
Wednesday, 06 March 2013

If you’re looking for a boat for sale in London or Hertfordshire on the Grand Union or River Lea then there are a number of technical questions you may like to ask when viewing a boat. Whether you are looking for a narrowboat, barge or wide beam...

3 things to ask when you view a boat
3 things to ask when you view a boat
Wednesday, 27 February 2013

If you have arranged your finances and have a good idea of the size and style of boat you are looking for the next step is to begin viewing boats. Because we have so many photographs (and some videos) online here at Boatshed Grand Union, you shoul...

Meet Jan: She loves boats!
Meet Jan: She loves boats!
Wednesday, 20 February 2013

We are happy to welcome a new member to the Boatshed team this year. Jan Knox has been helping us out at Boatshed Grand Union and has just taken over the Boatshed London brokerage.

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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.