Customer Comments

Hi Gary (Boatshed Norfolk),
Thanks for a easy and smooth sale of our boat. Will recommend you and Pam. 
Best wishes, Alan and Diana.

Dear Graham (Boatshed Bourgogne),
Thanks for the information and I will keep an eye on things with regard to the boat. 
Love the video footage by the way, it's a very good idea.
With kind regards Tina Anderson

Hi Paul. (Boatshed Costa Brava) The boat has arrived! Thank you for all your help. You have been brilliant. The boat was as described and I'm really pleased. Thank you again for all your help. You both made the process a lot easier than I ever imagined. Kind regards Toby Powell

Hi Steve and Paul (Boatshed Costa Brava) Thank you for the completion documents and also for your excellent service. I will certainly recommend your company to my boating friends. I felt that you were very responsive and professional and particularly appreciated the fact that you updated me each step of the way. Many thanks Ray Harmsworth

Dear Scott (Boatshed Seattle),
I am writing this letter to show my appreciation for a job well done. I cannot thank you enough for all of the help you provided me this past fall with the purchase of my boat, Coast Guard 44364, through your company Waterline Boats.
This was a rather complex transaction being that I live in Ohio and the boat was located in Seattle. If it were not for your understanding broker skills I would not have been able to purchase this boat and get it transported to Ohio. I learned a great deal from watching you see this deal through to the very last detail including personally seeing to it that the boat was properly loaded on the transport truck as it prepared for its journey to its new home in Sandusky, Ohio.
The boat is now in dry dock in Sandusky, winterized, and waiting for the spring to have the hull sandblasted and repainted in its traditional Coast Guard white. The boat should be ready to go by the end of May to participate in local Memorial Day Events.
There has been a great deal of interest in the 44364 since its arrival in Sandusky and it was featured in a local newspaper, the Sandusky Register, on November 28, 2011. I was pleased to see that the reporter contacted you to provide details on how we actually got the boat transported to Sandusky. I have enclosed the newspaper article for you.
Again, thank you so much for helping me realize my dream of owning this boat and I wish you and Lisa all the best this upcoming holiday season and in the new year.
Respectfully Joseph E. Bercik LLC
 

TO: M.D. Boatshed International.

Dear Sir, I would like pass on my thanks to your company for selling my yacht “Alethea Ann” by your Phuket
agent in Thailand Alan and his wife Kwan is was difficult yacht to sell and Alan never gave up with it (even when I did) showing great determination and Professionalism and I would recommend him to any person who is thinking about selling there yacht. Their help when it was broken in to and with the survey were especially helpful and I felt he went beyond the call of duty.
I have recommended his services to three other yacht owners and wish Him and your company good fortune in the future.

Thank you
Yours faithfully
Derry Davis

GOOD MORNING GARY AND KEITH, (Boatshed Norfolk) 
J UST A NOTE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND ASSISTANCE IN SELLING LAZY LADY AND THE PURCHASE OF THE FALON 26 BLUE GEM, IT WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY MY WIFE AND MYSELF. WE WOULD GLADLY RECOMEND BOATSHED NORFOLK TO ANYONE WISHING TO BUY OR SELL A BOAT. THANKING YOU ONCE AGAIN. 
BEST REGARDS. TED COOPER
GOOD MORNING GARY AND KEITH, (Boatshed Norfolk) J UST A NOTE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND ASSISTANCE IN SELLING LAZY LADY AND THE PURCHASE OF THE FALON 26 BLUE GEM, IT WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY MY WIFE AND MYSELF. WE WOULD GLADLY RECOMEND BOATSHED NORFOLK TO ANYONE WISHING TO BUY OR SELL A BOAT. THANKING YOU ONCE AGAIN. 
BEST REGARDS. TED COOPER
Hi Gary (Boatshed Norfolk), Alan here, I have just taken command of the Birchwood 25 ( Rainbow) Just wanted to say that Keith done me proud in getting the vessel from brundall to Stalham for me I could not have done it without him he exsplained all the dangers & hazzards that comes along with owning a a boat & being a novice he gave me lots of comfidance to join the boating scene. He also helped me around the workings of the craft & I feel as if I can now get a good start on the broads . I would not hesitate in reccomending your service to anyone joining the boating world thank you both for a job well done Alan Davis
Hello Gary,
I would just like to say how great it was meeting you today. I have to say that all my dealings with Boatshed have ben so professional and friendly. I would also like to give a BIG thank you to Keith for all he has done for me in the purchasing of "Windring". Next time I am up in your neck of the woods I would like to buy you both a very big drink.

Well done Boatshed Norfolk. All the very best to you all there,
Dave Jack, (Owner, Skipper, First Mate, and Galley Boy!!!)


Dear John (Boatshed Lincolnshire)
Reference: Moyle Rose : I write to you with reference to the purchase of the above Motor Sailor in June 2011. 

Firstly, I would like to thank you most sincerely for all your understanding, and guidance. As you know this was my husband and I first boat purchase, and we found you very helpful with respect to the Survey, and guiding us through the whole boat process. 

You were always there to answer all our questions, no matter how silly they may have sounded, and most of all, you was NOT pushy to make the sale, which we found fantastic. 

Thank you John, for everything, we are so pleased with our new boat. 

Yours sincerely 
Mrs L Robinson 

"I was not expecting to sell my boat so quickly. The Boatshed broker Paul at Boatshed Dartmouth was present at every stage of the process and took a close interest, keeping me fully informed. His knowledge, expertise and involvement brought about a speedy conclusion.
Thanks Chris Hillaby
Hi Stephen, (Boatshed Plymouth)
Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the work you put in selling Adelie. You have done a first class job on behalf of boatshed.
Kind regards Dave

BTW. Hats off to you for the superb photography!
I had a big moan to Boatshed about a year ago, saying how the inadequate little grainy photos actually made boats look worse. I don't expect they took any notice of my little voice, but now the overall web experience now actually puts your organization near the top of the tree of al the search engines out there. If one could set more criteria on things like boat age, i'd have to admit that Boatshed had become the best online boat search web experience bar none.
Fantastic improvement!
Cheers!
Regards, Peter Hurwood

Dear Gary, Cristina and all at Boatshed Algarve,
We have received your payment of the proceeds outstanding from the sale of my boat. May I convey my thanks and gratitude on behalf of my mother and family for a great job done on the sale of the yacht, and for all of your patience and hard work.
Best wishes and regards,
Angus Chapman
Hi Boatshed North Wales,
Just for your information,we arrived back home at approx. 10pm last night after a very long journey,traveling down at 75-80 mph is not the same as going home at 55-60,all went well on the way with no unforeseen hiccups,roads very busy around the Manchester area but after that traffic dwindled away all way the north,going through Aberdeen was a breeze.
Boat into the water today in it's new berth on Banff Marina, full gale of South East wind  here with lots of rain today so not really a day for pleasure boating,only had a quick tour of Banff  bay but was impressed with what I saw in the short time, I must admit boat is actually better than what I expected and my 3 boys are over the moon with the new addition to our family.
As you can imagine I had some slight reservations about dealing over the internet,so far away from home ,on something I had never seen first hand with my own eyes, and I can only thank you both for your total honesty and pain free transaction. I forgot to mention yesterday but your web site is the most informative of any of the ones I viewed and certainly does away with a lot of the guess work.
I only hope this e-mail does not make Andrew all the more envious he never bought the boat for himself......
best regards,
Derek West
I can’t think of anything that you could have done better in this process regarding quick feedback and making me feel that I had your full attention during the whole process.
I always felt that you were serious and made me feel comfortable that everything would be okay regarding all papers required and transport of the boat.
This was my first purchase of a boat abroad, and based on the experience with you and Steve; I will do it again if the right boat is for sale.
I am very satisfied with you at Boatshed Costa Brava as a broker and can warmly recommend you to anyone else.
So if you ever need a reference in Norway do not hesitate to give them my phone number.
Have a nice autumn… Best regards
Paal Svendsen
Dear Sirs, I write following the purchase of a pre-owned Crownline 250 through Boatshed Port Solent. I had the pleasure of dealing with Ian Dawes, who conducted business in a exceptional manner, It was a pleasure to do business with a professional that not only knew what he was doing but more importantly took the time to find out exactly what we were looking and how he could best meet those requirements. The sales was completed to everybody's satisfaction within 48 hours and we were kept fully informed of each and every stage of the sale.
If all Boatshed sales are conducted in the same manner you can I am sure expect your business to grow at a rapid pace. I will certainly be returning to Boatshed for my next boat purchase.
Yours sincerely, Carl
Dear Sirs,
Many thanks and congratulations on a successful business fomula. Having recently sold my boat using Boatshed Suffolk I'd like to say how impressed I am and even delighted I am with the experience!
There are two aspects of that experience that I would like to write about

Steve Edington dealt with the whole sale from start to finish very professionally. With knowledgeable confidence of his profession and certainty of a buyer for my boat the sale went smoothly and, happily, surprisingly quickly; all in a friendly- helpful manner.
It's only now that the sale has been completed (having talked informally with the buyer and other people about the boat's survey etc) that I realize the hard work applied and the skilful negotiation that Steve used to handled the affair to a very successful conclusion. I'd like to ask you to pass on my sincere thanks and respect to Steve-he's earned it.
I was unsure about the Boatshed sales method to start. Could buyers contact Boatshed with ease in 'office hours' or for that matter, could I?
My experience soon settled my worries. No office meant 'no office hours' to Steve my negotiator. He worked both in and out of office hours keeping me informed of events and was always contactable -weekends included- all the time. This gave me complete reassurance in the Boatshed business formula which concluded in boat being sold quickly and with no fuss at a great price. It worked very well and I'm very happy with the service I received.
Yours Sincerely  Lloyd Phillips.
"The sale of Laura Louise, a 26' Colvic Watson has just been completed by the Boatshed Suffolk office. Throughout the "sale period" Steve Eddington has been on the case, with regular updates and feedback. Having found a buyer, the sale nearly failed because of a requirement of the new owner for bilge keels to be fitted. Not to be defeated, Steve solved the issue by negotiating with nearby boatyard to undertake the work and arranged for me to move the boat. Overall I found Steve professional in all respects and very easy to deal with. I would have no hesitation in recommending Boatshed Suffolk.
Thanks Roger
I have just sold my Hunter Horizon through Ian Dawes at Port Solent.  I have been extremely impressed by Ian from our first contact to the completion of the sale. His presentation of my boat on the web site was excellent, with photos that go far beyond any other brokers. He presented the boat well to interested parties and was clearly responsive to their questions and followed-up well afterwards to obtain feedback.
But most importantly from my perspective, he kept in regular contact keeping me informed on progress of viewing's and feedback.  Finally with an offer on the table he has worked hard to keep the purchasers happy.
Best regards Tony Rice
Hello Suzzanne, Boatshed Medway,
just wanted to say how delighted we are with Bright Future and she is looking really good now that we have cleaned her up a bit. Wanted to let you know that your dehumidifier is in the Lock Office.  We didn’t want to leave it on board when she is lifted next week. Thank you so much for lending it to us – everything opens now!
Hope all is well with you and hope to catch up with you in Chatham sometime soon.
Many thanks for all you did for us during the sale – it is very much appreciated
Kind regards Jane
Good evening Peter, Boatshed Hamble
Thanks for the email below giving me the update..., as soon as i'm settled in my villa, I'm going to buy my boat!!!
i've learned so much from the Boatshed people all across the country, i have only good recommendations for you lot.
Regards Dean
To Gert, Boatshed Barcelona: I still think you are exceptional brokers at boatshed!!!  and I have been in contact with quit a few of your colleagues  before this...  Stef Dujardin, Belgium 
To Gert, Boatshed barcelona: Once again, thank you both very much, I am very pleased with the smooth transaction and the level of communication I have received.  James Leone, Ireland 
Boatshed Barcelona: Tan sólo quería darte las gracias por toda tu gestión realizada durante la venta. La verdad es que no se me ocurre una manera más facil de vender un barco, me ahorré las inumerables visitas de compradores y solo tuve que enseñárselo a una persona verderamente interesada (despues de que había pagado una señal) que finalmente lo compró. Te agradezco también tu ayuda con el papeleo y gestión del pago. 
Ricardo Lozano, Barcelona
Boatshed Barcelona: Por otro lado, me gusta mucho tu página web creo que es la más completa de las que conozco en Internet, y me parece que está muy bien realizada y por una persona que le gustan los barcos. Muchas gracias, de nuevo.  Andrés Bermejo 
Boatshed Barcelona: También te he de decir que visito vuestra página habitualmente porque me parece muy bien hecha y ajustada a mis gustos.  Jesús Hernandez García (Madrid) 
Boatshed Barcelona: Which bring me to say to you, that we feel you are the most reliable broker we have been in contact with so far, ...]  Michael Hampel-Beckendorf (Denmark) 
De primera mano os puedo decir que Boatshed Barcelona y su representante Gert Van den Bergh, funciona bien, es un buen vendedor y aconseja bastante bien. 
( a mi me ha vendido el barco) 
Francesc Parra 
To Gert at Boatshed Barcelona... If all sales people were like you, we, the buyers would be very happy, broke but happy...  Martyn Schofield 
Luego nos queda la feria flotante,iremos sobretodo a saludar a nuestro queridísimo Gert. El director de Boatshed Barcelona. Si podeis,visitarlo, es un hombre muy majo.Tiene barcos muy baratos y preciosos........ hay barcos,casi regalados. 
Nos ayudó mucho con las gestiones de nuestro velero.Como le digais que me conoceis....... es posible que se tire al mar (es buzo),ja,ja,ja........ 
Eva-Kristina Salvador 
...de todas maneras no te quepa la menor duda de que estoy muy contento de tu trato y del servicio que presta Boatshed Barcelona y que no dudaré en recomendar a cualquier amigo que quiera comprar o vender un barco. 
Joan Illa
Dear Customers sercices.
I would like thank Stephen and Gill Grimshaw from Boatshed Torquay for thier sterling service for selling Daydream.
Kind regards Bob.
Hi Ian.
Just a note to convey my thanks for completeing 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, paitients 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
Hi Boatshed Seattle,
Thank you for the update. I¹m impressed with the Boatshed system. As you probably already know, the first people who looked at the boat the weekend Scott picked it up from us purchased it. The sale closed today. It all happened so fast! We will be in the market for a boat when we get to Florida, so we¹ll definitely consult the Boatshed site once we have settled in. Too bad you guys don¹t have an office in Tampa. You¹re nice people to work with.
Thanks again for keeping us posted. Bill Dwinelle
Thanks Stephen (Boatshed Torquay) for your patience and the professional service you provided throughout.
We are quite satisfied with the sale of our vessel and will not hesitate to recommend 'Boatshed' to friends and colleagues in the future.
Best regards Roy

Thanks for all concerned in the selling of my boat, especially Ian at Boatshed Port Solent. The deal was easy and quick and I will use you again. I will gladly recommend your service to any prospective customers.   Kind Regards.
MIKE PLEDGE

May I take this opportunity to than Gary (Boatshed Norfolk) for all of his efforts and fantastic service in recent weeks. I can't thank him enough and am very grateful for his hard work in securing the deal for boat. Please send him my thanks and best wishes, Mark

Hi Ross (Boatshed Hayling Island),
Many thanks to BoatShed for a very efficient operation in selling the Seaforth and especially yourself in providing a pleasant and friendly service.
We will take every opportunity in recommending BoatShed to any of our friends who may wish to buy or sell a boat.
Kind regards, Alan

After wasting over a year and then all summer with other boat yards and advertising ourselves to try to sell we did not expect the level of sales and service that we received when we handed our sports cruiser over to the Boatshed Bristol based at Portished to sell for us in the winter missing the season and thinking it would just sit there at least until next summer. They actively compared the market with other boats to find it's true value and actually sold our boat for us within a couple of months for a fair price, two days before Xmas day and then contacted us and paid us our money immediately. What a nice Xmas present and what a great service.
Highly recommended to all. Phil

I'm writing to say that I've just seen the photos you have taken of our boat and am gob smacked by what a thorough job you have done. She looks so good I nearly put an offer in myself! Thank you very much. I hope we get some results at last.
Regards John
Thanks Boatshed for all your help Chris told me you were a great help . Full of praise for you. Yes Topaz arrived safe and well I have her on a cradle now and have started to work through my list of tasks which the surveyor found for me . As of Monday next week I will be on holiday for a few weeks so I will get a lot done then . I will send u a picture once I have her repainted and looking good, Just for the interest factor. Once again John it was a pleasure meeting you and thanks for all your help in getting her here.
Regards Gordon
I'm very happy to endorse Franks (Boatshed Cowes) professionalism and expertise in helping me to buy my Scand 27 recently. He was always available and extremely helpful during the process. I particularly appreciated him helping me with the insurance process, as this was a potential show stopper for me. No insurance (before purchase) then no transaction.
Kind regards Paul
Hi Boatshed, Thank-you for everything you have done so far for me, you really are a boat broker with a difference.
Chris
Hi Boatshed , If I or anyone I know is ever looking for or selling a boat you will be the one we call! We appreciate all you have done for us and the opportunity to work with someone who deeply cares about the people you work with!"
John & Kathy
Just to say the service received from Steve Booth of Boatshed Essex was First Class all the way he could have not done more to Help he even
collected the buyer from the local station and did the viewing whilst I was on holiday in Antigua the sale was agreed all via email with steve between Antigua / UK & Finland he was taking calls from me to get the sale agreed on a sunday evening 9pm local uk time. This is the second boat he has sold for me and I also received the same level of service on the previous boat in 2006.
Many thanks Paul
I would just like to thank you for the swift and efficient way in which you brokered the sale of Moody 31. I was consistently impressed with your knowledge and professionalism throughout the process, which at all times was handled in a courteous manner. I will have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone wishing to sell a boat.
Yours sincerely Adrian
Thanks to Mike and his team at Boatshed Wales, great service, efficient and professional. Have used his services twice no, bought and sold through him, will use him again.
Regards Neil

Gert was most helpful in Boatshed Barcelona. With his many languages we managed to sort a few hiccups on the way and we are thoroughly enjoying our new boat.
Carlos


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