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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.

From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
Wednesday, 17 April 2013

When we're at sea we always like to cook proper food. This meal always tastes great at sea and its easy to cook in a lively chop.

New Instructions – Hardy Pilot 20SE for sale
New Instructions – Hardy Pilot 20SE for sale
Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale an incredibly well presented Hardy Pilot 20SE. This Hardy must be seen to be appreciated as the current owner has meticulously maintained and upgraded her. The teak cockpit was laid just this year...

The top 10 things you can't do without at sea
The top 10 things you can't do without at sea
Tuesday, 16 April 2013

All these reports on Ocean Crossings and equipment reviews, it can sometimes seem mind boggling as to what you should have on board your boat as equipment.

Everyday Is A Boat Show At Waterline Boats!
Everyday Is A Boat Show At Waterline Boats!
Monday, 15 April 2013

The NEW Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle docks accommodate more boats and provide greater visibility and access making it feel like a boat show everyday!

From the Galley - CONFIT DU CANARD CASSEROLE
From the Galley - CONFIT DU CANARD CASSEROLE
Wednesday, 10 April 2013

We like to eat proper food at sea, and this particular Casserole was made during a NE 5/6 beating to windward heading out from the Thames estuary down Prices Channel towards North Foreland.

Boat safety: What the beep?!
Boat safety: What the beep?!
Monday, 08 April 2013

Last week a mother and her daughter (aged 10) died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Three people were on board the boat on Windermere and early enquiries suggested a faulty generator could have been to blame.

Pacesetter 540 – Recently Reduced!
Pacesetter 540 – Recently Reduced!
Saturday, 06 April 2013

The Bracewell Pacesetter 540 is a spacious, comfortable three stateroom yacht. It’s a design that exhibits an excellent use of space and provides more liveable volume than most 58 – 60 foot vessels. When operated in trawler-like fashion (10 kn...

Cyprus -  Gone to the Dogs?  Not Likely.....
Cyprus - Gone to the Dogs? Not Likely.....
Friday, 05 April 2013

Cyprus after the banking crisis is still alive and kicking as people turned out in their thousands to attend a charity concert. Admission to the day-long event in Nicosia- organised by Cyprus Aid - was free but revellers were asked to donate item...

From the Galley - CHEESE AND HAM TOASTIES
From the Galley - CHEESE AND HAM TOASTIES
Friday, 05 April 2013

Now these are really good and one of my favourite boating lunches or snacks whilst sailing along. The smell of cheese cooking is great on a boat, gets everyone hungry, including the dogs.

The surgeon didn't say I couldn't boat!
The surgeon didn't say I couldn't boat!
Thursday, 04 April 2013

Keith Winchester recently bought a Sealine S25 called Sailfree. He’s been interested in sailing for fifty years.

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.

Is it a boat, home, office or conference centre?
Is it a boat, home, office or conference centre?
Tuesday, 02 April 2013

Currently being used as a warm and welcoming home. With a recent internal layout change, she now has four separate cabins, a huge saloon, well appointed fitted galley with breakfast bar, refitted bathroom and a panoramic wheelhouse with seating ar...

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.

Free boats for all !
Free boats for all !
Monday, 01 April 2013

The UK Government have today announced that all UK citizens will be eligible to claim a Free Boat to live aboard.

New Instructions – Shakespeare 620 Sport RIB  for sale
New Instructions – Shakespeare 620 Sport RIB for sale
Saturday, 30 March 2013

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a stunning Shakespeare 620 Sport. Finished in dark blue hypalon tubes, white and piped blue upholstery and equipped with a 150hp outboard this RIB is both attractive and fast! She has been dry sto...

New Instructions – Fairline Corniche 31 (tri cabin) for sale
New Instructions – Fairline Corniche 31 (tri cabin) for sale
Friday, 29 March 2013

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Fairline Corniche 31. This Corniche has been well cared for and comes with a complete service record. The engines (Volvo KAD43) were installed in just 2003. The three cabin layout is the most us...

New Instructions – Beneteau Oceanis 311 Clipper for sale
New Instructions – Beneteau Oceanis 311 Clipper for sale
Thursday, 28 March 2013

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a lovingly maintained Beneteau Oceanis 311 Clipper. This one owner from new 311 has the benefit of the lifting keel reducing her draft to just over 2’ with the keel up but over 7’ when lowered...

Can anyone lend me 40K ?
Can anyone lend me 40K ?
Thursday, 28 March 2013

Any fans of Gibbs amphibious vehicles may remember the Aquada from back in 2003 that Mr Branson broke the car/boat record across the channel from UK to France.
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Visit the Boatshed.com Facebook page
Visit the Boatshed.com Facebook page
Monday, 25 March 2013

If you’re sat at your desk right now and you know you ‘should’ be working, we’d like to offer you the perfect way to procrastinate.

Getting your sail boat ready for sea
Getting your sail boat ready for sea
Sunday, 24 March 2013

The process of getting your boat ready for sea is a therapeutic and systematic approach, I love the fact myself and my partner work away with no talking getting the boat ready. We tend to use the same mental check list for a small or long trip as...

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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.