Customer Comments

I approached Ian Welsh of Boatshed Poole in August 2014 to sell my Rib. With the guidance offered from Ian Welsh and the Boatshed Poole Team I found the initial paperwork and required information very easy to compile. I was also given valuable assistance to establish an accurate asking price for the Rib. The viewings were conducted efficiently and I was always given comprehensive feedback from the comments made by the prospective buyers. I was given an accurate assessment on the best course of action to take concerning the adjustment of the price and the offers subsequently made by the prospective buyers. Eventually, the Rib sold in early May 2015. I was pleased with the figure it realised and the final documentation required by the buyer was compiled and completed efficiently by Jane Wilkins of Boatshed Poole. Overall, I found the sale of my Rib a very painless process due entirely to the efforts of the team at Boatshed Poole and I would thoroughly recommend other boat owners in the vicinity, who wish to sell their boats, to engage the services of the Boatshed Poole.

- Adrian | Boatshed Poole

Just a note to thank you for the successful and commendably quick sale of my boat. I feared that she might be difficult to place, but you seem to have managed remarkably well! May the rest of your business be equally fortunate.

- Aidan | Boatshed Poole

BOATSHED POOLE were helpful responsive and easy to deal with. I appreciated the guidance, support and positive approach to negotiation.

- Simon | Boatshed Poole

I would not hesitate to recommend Boatshed Poole when selling a boat. I found them efficient, professional & friendly. They gave a good presentation of my boat. The communication throughout was up to date, very good & informative.

- Ted | Boatshed Poole

Just a brief note to extend a big thank you for your assistance in my recent purchase of the Etap 30. Negotiations could have been a difficult due to the owner now living abroad but I was delighted with the way you were able to overcome the communication issues and effect a speedy and trouble free purchase on my behalf. I also appreciated your personable and professional manner and the help given by Jane in the office. If in the future I need a brokerage service I will certainly be knocking on the door of Boatshed Poole, once again my grateful thanks.

- David | Boatshed Poole

Jeanneau Leader 705 Purchase As a relative newbie to boating, Ian at Boatshed Poole helped simplify every step of my purchase, helping to arrange basics such as a survey & sea trial, but also going the extra mile by filling with fuel for my trip home and arranging for a local fisherman to guide me out of a potentially hazardous marina on an early tide. Always quick to reply to calls & mails and having a 'can do' attitude, I would have no hesitation in recommending.

- Darren | Boatshed Poole

I have just purchased a superb fast fishing boat, a Seafox 256 using Boatshed Poole, the service of Jane and Ian was very good, not just arranging viewings but handling the organisation of a survey and all the financial transaction. The details of the boat advertised on line were very accurate and the photographs did not portray anything but the facts. The whole experience was easy and enjoyable from start to finish, I would not hesitate to use or recommend Boatshed Poole again. Alex, Chef and now catching my own fish

- Alex | Boatshed Poole

In October 2014 I contacted BoatShedPoole regarding a Cornish Crabber Yawl, they had for sale on their site. I rapidly arranged a viewing of the boat with Ian Welsh. He was very helpful and thoroughly professional. Regarding a couple of my questions he did not know the answers to he quickly found out the answers. Jane Wilkins has also been a point of email contact, she too has been very helpful throughout the process. Both Jane and Ian were easy to contact and responded very quickly. I seem to recall I made an offer on the same day as viewing the boat. From my point of view an excellent price was agreed with the vendor, negotiated by Ian, within a short space of time. The sale was subject to survey. All the arrangements for the surveyor were handled efficiently. Ian negotiated a reduction in the price to my satisfaction, based on the survey. He then was very helpful in advising and supporting me to arrange the stepping of the masts, securing her for transport to North Devon etc. I would thoroughly recommend BoatShedPoole to other people looking to buy a boat.

- Jo | Boatshed Poole

Hi Ian. Just a note to convey my thanks for completing the sale of "Osprey of Down" The Nimbus 380 Commander. As you know I had it with Offshore Powerboats for some time without much success. Thank you for your diligence, patience and professionalism during the process and be assured that I will recommend Boatshed poole to any of my friends who are in the market to either buy or sell. Once again. My sincere thanks

- Hubert | Boatshed Poole

Thanks so much for all your help with a smooth sale of yacht Letitia. Your regular updates and keeping us in the loop during the sale has been greatly appreciated.

- S. Green (04/2024) | Boatshed Essex

Samantha Cassell's enthusiasm for her work and her knowledge of the marine industry was enlightening - she knew exactly how to sell our yacht and within weeks of listing with Boatshed she had a string of potential buyers with one lucky person purchasing her. Sam sold our yacht with ease, very professional.

- Steve, April 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Pascal is charming, calm and efficient. I was well pleased with the result of the sale going through smoothly. Thank you.

- Neil J, April 2024 | Boatshed Paris

Excellent service with good advice throughout the whole process and always at hand to guide all involved throughout.

- Peter Pugh | Boatshed Norfolk

Sam went above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome from the sale of my boat, overcoming what was (to me) a probable deal breaker to ensure a timely completion.

- Bryan, April 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam was a real pleasure to deal with throughout the purchase. She dealt with queries quickly and efficiently, and her knowledge and experience ensured that the process ran smoothly. Thanks Sam!

- Chris, April 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Very efficient and friendly service. Highly recommended.

- Geoff, Feb 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha gave excellent service throught this sell . Boat listed 26/1/24 sold and completed on 5/2/24, including full survey. Couldn't get any better. Their communication skills perfect. The service could not be faulted.

- Trevor, Feb 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha was a pleasure to deal with. Very responsive and kept us updated throughout the process, wouldn't hesitate to use her again and highly recommend Boatshed

- Sue, March 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Excellent, professional service from an excellent, professional broker! Sam was fantastic and fully-focused from the moment the boat was marketed in January (2024) until completion in early April. She actioned her promises and I didn't need to chase or hasten her during the process because Sam was on top of her game! I would whole-heartedly recommend anyone looking to sell their boat quickly and without fuss, to call Sam and use Boatshed!

- Hugh, April 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Thank you to both you and Dan for all your assistance with the sale.

- Jason, April 2024 | Boatshed Brighton