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

Boatshed were great. They are very knowledgeable about boats and the markets locally. It was great to have them organise and do the viewings for me. I’m so glad I sold my boat with Boatshed Eastbourne.

- Ian, May 2026 | Boatshed Eastbourne

Had a great experience starting with Millie showing us our boat and then Tim continuing with the purchase. Everything ran very smoothly and nothing was too much trouble and made the purchase of Carina a 5 star purchase. Thank you so much Tim & Millie for everything and couldn’t have been in better hands. Excellent Company to work with and very professional. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending to friends.

- Gary, April 2026 | Boatshed Brighton

Great service over our recently purchased Trader yacht. Sam was responsive, knowledgable and helpful throughout the short and painless process. Thank-you!

- Alex, May 2026 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Sam did a brilliant job selling our boat. Excellent advice, communication and negotiating skills. We are very happy to recommend her services.

- Declan, May 2026 | Boatshed Portsmouth

A totally positive experience very friendly and pro active. Would highly recommend. THANK YOU SAM.

- Steve, June 2026 | Boatshed Portsmouth

I have now used Boatshed Essex to sell three boats. Jayne has been brilliant. She is a great communicator, always kept me up tp date with any developments and sympathised with the stress! Ultimately she helped me sell my last boat despite the atmosphere of a buyers market. And the process was very straightforward. I highly recommend Boatshed Essex.

- David. S (05/2026) | Boatshed Essex

Nic was both punctual and helpful in responding with answers to all my questions. Made the whole process quick and easy, leading to a succesful conclusion. Nic really stood out from some of the other brokers I had dealings with. If you need to sell your boat, he's your man!

- Iain M April 2026 | Boatshed Hamble

Outstanding service! I received a lot of help and patience from Nic during the purchase of my boat. I recommend Boatshed highly

- Willy B April 2026 | Boatshed Hamble

I highly recommend boatshed (and in particular, nic from Boatshed Hamble) for such amazing and professional service

- David H April 2026 | Boatshed Hamble

Nic’s great and I recommend!

- Ryan F April 2026 | Boatshed Hamble

From our initial contract, all the way through to the completion of our sale, the staff at Boatshed were fantastic. Graham, Magali and Pascal were always available to talk to us and advise us. Pascal handled the actual listing and sale, he always accompanied potential buyers, and was there the day prior to, during and after the survey and on completion of the sale. Graham contacted us and talked us through the listing and any document queries. Magali was in contact during the transfer of funds and kept us updated on the process. They were all very friendly, very professional and we felt that they really looked after us. We couldn't be happier.

- D&W Paul | Boatshed Bourgogne