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

Ben and Calvin have been extremely nice and a welcome change from the sharky vibes of other boat brokers. They have given us valuable advice on how to start our life as boat owners and have been both responsive and flexible at the negotiation stage.

- Alex | Boatshed London

Ben offered a brilliant friendly and informative service from start to finish when selling our boat.

- Christine | Boatshed London

Buying my new boat through Boatshed Portsmouth was a great experience. The communication was brilliant throughout, the purchase and paperwork etc was a breeze. I would definitely recommend.

- Richard, June 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

We can only recommend Boatshed Portsmouth. Sam was an absolute pleasure to deal with when buying our new boat. Everything was dealt with very professionally and with a smile. The whole buying process was very clear and easy and Sam is so knowledgeable. It was a breeze. Thanks Sam.

- Roger, June 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

I would like to thank Sam for her help and expertise in guiding me through the process of selling my boat. A job well done, and a pleasure to deal with.

- Chris, July 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha has held our hand throughout all aspects of our boat sale in a very professional manner. She has handled difficult negotiations in a very calm way and has kept us fully appraised throughout. I can thoroughly recommend her to others.

- Michale, August 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha was positive and helpful throughout the whole sale process in what was a very flat market around the time of the General Election. Her advice on sale pricing to catch what interest there was around was realistic and did the trick. Once our buyer had been found she held the line regarding the price. Several timewasters were weeded out early! The "photo record" was excellent and I am sure did much to attract interest. All the administration was dealt with very promptly and professionally and turning the final agreed offer into cash went without hassle. As one might say "A pleasure to do business with"

- Tom, August 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Excellent service from Sam who really knows her business. Sold my boat in less than a week. Highly recommended!

- Barry, August 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha has made the whole process painless, with valuable advice at the critical stags of the sale. Cannot recommend her more highly - two very happy customers.

- Roger, August 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Samantha was so helpful, very friendly. Keeping me up to date all the time. Nothing was too much trouble, even though I was difficult to contact at times! Highly recommended.

- Brenda, September 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth

From start to finish Samantha was professional, very efficient and had a wealth of knowledge regarding the marine industry. After owning our catamaran for twenty-four years and having to retire from boating due to mobility issues Samantha made what was a difficult time flow without any issues. She was always on time for appointments and ready and willing to offer advice on the sale process. We cannot recommend Boatshed highly enough. Thank you Samantha!

- Derrick and Linda, September 2024 | Boatshed Portsmouth