Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this tidy Bayliner 175GT Bowrider. These are excellent boats, easy to control on the water and a great option for someone looking to purchase their first motorboat. Bayliner Bowriders are a very popular option for watersports enthusiasts, excellent for towing waterskiers and inflatables. These boats are great fun!! She is equipped with a 3 litre Mercruiser inboard and Alph 1 outdrive, which have been serviced annually. The upholstery appears in good condition and also includes summer covers and an all over winter cover. For more d... read more

The Jouet 680 Lifting keel cruiser is a great example of a boat built for purpose. She is a 6.80 meter sailing boat ideal as a starter boat to learn to sail on and perfect if you want to sail in shallower waters. In terms of accommodation she offers 4 berths, a small galley and saloon table. Perfect for 2 people looking to send some time aboard. The outboard engine was purchased summer '24 and has had minimal use. If you are in the market and looking for a small, easy to handle sailing boat with the benefit of a lifting keel please do come and have a look at this Jouet 680. For ... read more

A really nice example of this popular powerboat, perfect for watersports or simply spending time on the water. She benefits from having a small cuddy which offers somewhere to hide should the weather turn cold and a place to get changed into a wetsuit before hitting the waterskis, wakeboard or tow inflatable. The cockpit upholstery appears to be in very good condition and offers both forward and rear facing seats as well as a place to lie down in the sun! The Volvo Penta V6 engine started first time and sounded great; it delivers 190hp and is capable of up to 40kts, although she will ... read more

This lovely 4 bedroom houseboat comes with a mooring, south-facing sun deck and private jetty which can be used for mooring up a small sailing dinghy, tender, rowing boat etc and would be ideally suited for a family or couple looking to live an alternative lifestyle on board a houseboat. Whilst the houseboat could be moved by tug to an alternative location, in her current mooring she enjoys fantastic panoramic views over the river frequented by many sailing boats, and is in a wildlife conservation area. The layout of this houseboat is essentially split into two areas, the top deck and t... read more

The Rinker Captiva 186 is a typical US style sports bow rider that offers a spacious open cockpit with seating for up to 8 people. The Captiva feels a lot larger than its 18 feet with the benefit of the open bow area being accessed through an opening between the windscreen. There is a great deal to like about this boat, she appears to be well maintained and cared for. The upholstery looks to be in good condition and the hull is clean as not stored in the water. Complete with road going trailer and a powerful 4.3 V6 Mercruiser engine which has just been serviced this boat is ideal for wate... read more

This Dutch Barge was designed and built for the charter market and having had the pleasure of being aboard, I can understand why. The owner reports that the bow thruster and Vetus inboard combine to make a manouverable vessel, with plenty of power when underway. The cockpit has plenty of space for crew whilst sailing along and particularly for relaxing when alongside. Similarly, the side decks have a wide feel and lead forward to a spacious coachroof and foredeck. Down below is just as pleasing. There is an open saloon, with 6'6" headroom and a spacious galley forward to starboard. Also f... read more

The Jaguar 25 is towards the larger end of the popular Jaguar Yachts range. Built for Coastal cruising, it has good space both inside and outside for the crew to sail and live on the boat in comfort. There is a separate forward cabin, with heads and galley with cooker, complemented by a spacious saloon and good room in the cockpit, side and foredeck areas. The boats were provided with the additional benefit of an inboard diesel engine and in this case a sloop rig, with furling headsail. Listening to the history, this boat has benefited from maintenance and investment over the year... read more

The Wilson Flyer 24 is designed to be a fast fisher that can comfortably accommodate up to 6/7 people in the cockpit for fishing. On inspection she was very clean and tidy and there was lots of evidence to suggest she has been well maintained and cared for. At the helm she is well equipped and comes with 3 GPS/Chartplotters, a fish finder and radar. The engine started first time, always "on the button" according to the owner. During my time onboard the owner advised that the engine and outdrive were serviced 15 hours ago. The bellows were replaced 12 months ago and at the same time ... read more

An opportunity to purchase a handbuilt custom made 18ft Skiff rowing boat. Skiffs are well known across the rowing community as being fast and stable perfect, for competitive rowing. The photos show the boat in her current state and the buyer will have the ability to customise the finish according to their requirements. The woodwork will be finished in Mahogany Inside the boat will be finished using 'flo-coat' which is a gelcoat finish with a waxy finish. Row fittings can be selected separately and the builder has offered to fit these free of charge to suit the required specific... read more

Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this Hunter Horizon 273, which was the last model in the popular Hunter range. They have a reputation as comfortable cruising boats with a good sailing performance, partly due to the Hunter 'twin fin' keel re design. The twin keels also provide wider sailing opportunities, for a boat capable of drying-out, cruising rivers and estuaries, but also able to make extended coastal passages.   The running rigging is led aft and is well thought through, being manageable for single handed and family sailors alike.  The boat is tidy, with spacious accom... read more