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

Tim was very helpful every step of the way and supportive with questions re the process. Thanks Tim for all your help.

- David, December 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

You’re faster than lightning! What a response time.

- Julian, December 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

Very speedy process. I was on a time limit and the staff did their best to complete the process in just over a week. As far as paperwork is concerned, I am very happy as to the efficiency of the service. I can fully recommend Boatshed Eastbourne to anyone.

- Matt, November 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

10/10 Clear informative sales materials online. Plenty of photos and videos to manage expectations prior to committing to visit the boat. No pressure viewing and questions answered on the spot or in good time. Good management of pre purchase tasks including details of local surveyors. Great communication throughout. Would be happy to recommend.

- Paul, November 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

Jayne is a phenomenon. She was friendly, professional and incredibly helpful throughout the sale of my boat. She dealt with a multitude of small issues (and back and forth) between myself and the buyer to ensure everything went smoothly with the sale of my boat. Nothing was too much. I wouldn’t use anyone else to sell a boat again in the future. I would highly recommend Jayne to anyone looking to sell or buy a boat.

- Tom W (11/2025) | Boatshed Essex

Excellent service provided by Nic at Boatshed Hamble, marketing of our yacht was a straightforward process. Nic was extremely helpful and gave guidance throughout. Communication was excellent . Would highly recommend , not just satisfied but delighted with Nic at Boatshed Hamble. Thank you Nic

- Claire Q November 2025 | Boatshed Hamble

Dealing with Samantha was an absolute pleasure. Knowledgeable, no hard sell. I shouldn’t be surprised as she came with a recommendations, from 2 people I already knew .

- Erik, September 2025 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Apart from her extensive knowledge of the market, with many useful contacts, Sam has a really pleasant manner. I was kept well informed throughout, which made the sale of my boat very relaxed. She will be my first port of call when looking for a replacement. Thank you

- Jon, September 2025 | Boatshed Portsmouth

Boatshed provided a professional and personal service, providing updates and keeping in touch throughout the process.

- Sophie, October 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your time, effort, and professionalism in marketing our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32. We really appreciate the work you’ve put in throughout the listing period.

- James, September 2025 | Boatshed Brighton

Once again many thanks, I am delighted to say that the service we received from “Boatshed Essex” and in particular Jayne was excellent, you made selling our boat simple, showing a high level of professionalism and personal interest in finding buyers, additionally I found Jayne a very pleasant person and a delight to work with, in the unlikely event that I should need to sell a boat in the future, Jayne and “Boatshed Essex” would be first on my list.

- David (25/09/2025) | Boatshed Essex