https://www.boatshed.com Recently added boats on Boatshed en-gb Copyright 2026 Boatshed Register with Boatshed to see 169 extra photos of this Bruce Roberts 45 .Boatshed Norfolk are please to offer this amazing Bruce Roberts wave runner 45 Steel cruiser. This is an unusual boat in that Its build was started new in 1984 by Brian Chater and a steel and pipe company to be an offshore charter fishing vessel in north west England. Bruce Roberts steel boat designs are effectively steel kit self build vessels. Once complete the builder changed directions and the boat was sold new to the current owner who moved it to the broads by truck and placed it on his mooring. There it has stayed to this day and has been used as a liveaboard until his passing recently. The boat has not moved in that time but has been regularly run up and shows 1600 hours of engine time in that 40 years but actually never left the dock. When built the boat had a large generator also fitted that never had the electrical side connected up and that too has been run up from time to time but is effectively zero house use. In effect its an unused well built vessel that has engine time but never left the dock and was used as a home. The boat is vast and would make a great cruiser or even more impressive and roomy liveaboard home. She is impressively wide and this is evident from anywhere you are on or in the vessel. the space is just amazing and the layout is comfortable and flexible with a good size double in the bow with its own vanity and basin plus ample storage, large heads and shower compartment to port, single cabin to port and a large galley down arrangement with full size fridge freezer electric hob, oven grill and microwave and loads of storage. Stepping up to the enormous saloon with integrated lower helm station lots of storage cupboards and fantastic visibility from the large windows. Out aft is a huge aft cockpit that is all teak laid with both side and stern access, and access ladder the capacious flybridge. The boat has to be seen to be appreciated in its true scale . Under the floor are twin Iveco diesel engines rated at 180hp each and they appear to start and run effortlessly. The bilge is clean and dry. It is to be advised that as these engines have only been doc run they should be serviced and have the rubber hoses replaced before use as rubber does deteriorate over time. The boat should be checked and perhaps some minor recommissioning work completed such as the engine service and hoses and generator connected up to the vessel if required to be used on rivers or sea etc as she has just been a dwelling in her time from build. Given all that that she is realistically offered as a light recommissioning vessel that is exceptionally well built, very well equipped and appears to be in very good order. She has no gas system aboard and was bult as all electric thus the large 7.8kva fitted generator. The company that built her specialized in stainless steel fabrication and I can honestly say I have never seen such high quality tanks and calorifier ever fitted to a boat! the scale and workmanship appears to be first rate and of ultra heavy duty construction. The hot water tank is huge for a boat! She is also fitted with 2 reverse cycle Cruise air air conditioning / heating units that will also need to be recommissioned and put into service as it is likely to need to be re gassed as they have never been used since the boat was built. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well built and specified vessel and is effetely lightly used and fully equipped example of these respected steel vessels. Her asking price reflects the recommissioning work that may be required. I would estimate that it should cost no more that a couple of £K to recommission her to a fully serviceable condition, however a surveyor will be able to help quantify this more accurately. She would make a magnificent cruising boat or home at that point. She has no BSC as she has been a liveaboard houseboat. She was last out of the water and antifouled and new anodes fitted in 2022. She has a large bathing platform (currently not fitted) and stainless steel davits and a full Bimini canopy for up on the flybridge. Her teak work is substantial and her side decks are enormous with a solid and well built set of full side rails and bow rails. make no mistake this boat was built very solidly for the charter market and it shows everywhere you look. Diesel warm air heating completes the package of this fine vessel She would make a great charter fishing boat or dive boat as well as a cruiser or floating home and is a rare opportunity to find such a well specified example These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Bruce Roberts 45 has been personally photographed and viewed by Stephen Biggs of Boatshed Norfolk. https://norfolk.boatshed.com/bruce_roberts_45-boat-350476.html Register with Boatshed to see 96 extra photos of this Quicksilver 640 Pilothouse .This lovely and clean looking Quicksilver 640 Pilothouse could suit a group of friends for fantastic fishing trips, or could equally suit a couple or friends who just want to get away for a weekend, or a bit longer - perhaps along the coast a little at reasonably high speed and with little complication. Her vendor has just spent a small fortune on electronics, auto pilot and a new windlass - I feel all the right things to make a boat of this type a real pleasure to use. Her current use shows that she's a capable fishing boat, with plenty of room - and rod holders! I think her large and open cockpit could be equally suited to a spot of lounging and relaxing in the sun, before popping back to the marina for dinner and sun downers. Either way, she's very well equipped and looks well looked after - I'd recommend a look, if you're after a boat of this type - I think she's a good one! Plus - her owner undertakes to have her lifted and pressure washed for the lucky next owner! These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Quicksilver 640 Pilothouse has been personally photographed and viewed by Tim Kingston of Boatshed Brighton. https://brighton.boatshed.com/quicksilver_640_pilothouse-boat-350355.html Register with Boatshed to see 86 extra photos of this Merry Fisher 625 Legende .Here we have a nice example of one of these very popular Merry Fisher 625s - and popular for a reason! A large, roomy and flexible cockpit enables good fishing room for friends, whilst it may also suit a couple or small family who just wish to relax in the sun at sea. Inside, there is a comfortable helm station, with great visibility, alongside a small galley with useful storage spaces and somewhere to wash up. A small stove will help you to make the tea! Further forward is an unexpectedly roomy accommodation area, with a good sized saloon table that reduces down to enable conversion into a double berth with an infill cushion. This area also hides a nice little portaloo, just in case you are caught short. I must mention her engine - from 2021. I love Yamaha outboards and have always found them reliable personally, though the careful vendor has included a nice little auxiliary back outboard, just in case. All in all, I think she's a nice and tidy fisher, that may suit a group of fishing friends, a sole fisher, or couple for a weekend or longer, who just want to get away from it all and enjoy some time at sea. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Merry Fisher 625 Legende has been personally photographed and viewed by Tim Kingston of Boatshed Brighton. https://brighton.boatshed.com/merry_fisher_625_legende-boat-350242.html Register with Boatshed to see 46 extra photos of this Brooke Marine steel passenger 18m .Here we have a very large 18M steel passenger trip boat that has been decommissioned from active service by her owner of the last 5 years. She is complete with all her seats and was a trip boat here on the norfolk broads. carrying about 90 passengers on sightseeing trips. She has a fully reconditioned Perkins 66hp diesel engine and gearbox, and a forward driving position. The engine resides in the forward hull with a prop shaft running the length of the boat, which leave her a huge long flat open space of around 15m with all windowed sides. Her bilges are spotless and she appears to be in very good order. If you are looking for a large houseboat , floating restaurant or coffee bar or similar or just have a use for her as a commercial trip boat as she was built, then this Brook marine steel vessel may well be for you. She has lots of potential for many repurposing uses and will be a rare bird whatever she ends up doing. She has large opening roof, rooftop storage platform frames, 600l fuel tank two companionways one midships and one aft. She will need batteries an engine wiring harness and a throttle control (morse control) fitting to run her but I am informed by the vendor that she runs fine. Currently afloat and viewable by appointment. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Brooke Marine steel passenger 18m has been personally photographed and viewed by stephen biggs of Boatshed Norfolk. https://norfolk.boatshed.com/brooke_marine_steel_passenger_18m-boat-350113.html Register with Boatshed to see 66 extra photos of this Smartliner 23 .Here's a great example of one of these recent Smartliner 23 models - newly professionally valeted inside and out and looking great for the new season! Her engines have hardly been used, yet serviced regularly and she's really well equipped with recent gear and we think that everything is there for the tasking, if you're after some quality fishing time in coastal waters! She could suit a lone fisherman, a group of fishing friends, or a couple seeking adventures at sea. We have all the documents and maintenance records from new, so it's really easy to see how well this boat has been looked after since she was purchased by the vendor. If you're after a vessel such as this, at knock down price from new, though still having a pretty new feeling throughout, then this may very well be the boat for you! No trailer is included with this sale. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Smartliner 23 has been personally photographed and viewed by Dan King of Boatshed Eastbourne. https://eastbourne.boatshed.com/smartliner_23-boat-347024.html Register with Boatshed to see 67 extra photos of this Glen L Union Jack Trawler .Boatshed Wales are delighted to present Severn Belle, a Glen L Union Jack trawler-style motor yacht built in 1995 to a robust and durable standard. Constructed from mild steel plating with flat-bar framing, strong hull lines and a flared bow, she promises capable seakeeping. Two bilge runners with 10 mm plate shoes allow her to take to the ground safely, while a solid steel skeg protects the rudder and propeller. Aboard, the spacious aft deck with low transom provides easy access, with gas or fuel lockers either side of the saloon door and additional aft cockpit storage. Wide side decks, high guardrails and large pilothouse windows ensure safe movement and excellent visibility. Solar panels on the pilothouse and additional coachroof storage add welcome practicality. Inside, the bright saloon offers generous headroom and superb natural light. An L-shaped settee sits to starboard, with a diesel heater and large dining table to port. The well-equipped galley includes ample stowage, fridge, sink, Nelson oven, twin burners and microwave. The raised helm provides commanding views and easy access to the engine room, housing the 75 hp Beta Marine engine (2013) and 3 kW Ziese generator (2016). Forward, a comfortable V-berth and enclosed heads complete a warm, homely interior ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard use. A unique vessel offering an exciting opportunity to cruise or liveaboard in comfort and safety. All enquiries and viewing requests are warmly welcomed. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Glen L Union Jack Trawler has been personally photographed and viewed by James 07379703242 of Boatshed Wales. https://wales.boatshed.com/glen_l_union_jack_trawler-boat-346130.html Register with Boatshed to see 45 extra photos of this Matelot 21 .Boatshed Wales is pleased to present for sale this Matelot 21. Originally designed as a robust full-keel fishing or commercial vessel, the Matelot 21 also offers great potential for sailing conversion. This particular example has undergone a substantial renovation in 2024/25. Previously used for many years as a potting boat, she has been sympathetically restored and now presents as a clean, well-maintained example. She has been repainted inside and out, antifouled, varnished, and fitted with new upholstery and a new sprayhood. She is powered by a reliable 18hp inboard diesel engine and can be helmed from two positions—forward via a wheel or aft via a tiller. Both helm stations are equipped with hand throttles. A stable and solid vessel, she would suit a keen angler or anyone looking to explore inland waterways or coastal stretches. Her skeg keel makes her particularly well-suited to drying harbours and tidal moorings. Included in the sale: 2.5hp auxiliary outboard engine Single-axle trailer We welcome all enquiries and viewings. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Matelot 21 has been personally photographed and viewed by Mike of Boatshed Wales. https://wales.boatshed.com/matelot_21-boat-346004.html Register with Boatshed to see 43 extra photos of this Offshore 105 .This boat has been used commercially as a dive boat for 7 years. Having spent most of its life coded, this has been very well maintained and comes with a lot of very good quality equipment. Currently she is out of code but can be coded again with a small amount of effort. She’s a clean boat throughout and has a solid reputation locally for being the 'go to' company for diving. These really do make great fishing boats (and doesn’t need to be run commercially), with a huge deck space, comfortable and safe wheelhouse and powered by a near bulletproof Iveco engine (rebuilt 2019 with regular big servicing since). This could make a wonderful addition for a keen fisher. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Part Exchange consideredThis Offshore 105 has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Farnell of Boatshed Suffolk. https://suffolk.boatshed.com/offshore_105-boat-344346.html Register with Boatshed to see 79 extra photos of this Mitchell 31 Mk II.We are pleased to offer this Mitchell 31 Mk II, which is a rugged, seaworthy motor cruiser originally developed in the UK during the 1970s, with the 1976 Mk II variant being one of the most popular and enduring versions. Designed primarily for offshore and coastal cruising, the Mitchell 31 is renowned for its solid construction, excellent sea-keeping abilities, and practical layout. Over the past two years, this boat has undergone extensive upgrades and improvements. Highlights include a professionally built and installed custom stainless steel rudder, precision-machined rudder stock, stainless steel stern tube, and a custom-fabricated stainless steel water lock, along with associated components. A custom-manufactured prop shaft has also been fitted, featuring water-lubricated shaft and rudder bearings. The vessel now boasts a completely new hydraulic steering system, including emergency steering capabilities. A new bilge pump system has been installed, comprising two Rule computerized automatic bilge pumps with all associated wiring. In addition to the significant mechanical upgrades, the boat is equipped with a top-tier Raymarine Axiom navigation and electronics package. This includes two 12" HybridTouch monitors, a Raymarine Quantum Radome, Fishfinder sonar, and a Raymarine autopilot system. The value of the Raymarine equipment and its professional installation alone is estimated at around £10,000. Originally being prepared for charter fishing, the vessel also comes with a comprehensive array of safety equipment. This includes a selection of life jackets, an 8-man life raft with EPIRB, a separate ACR EPIRB, a SOLAS grab bag with essential gear, flares, and first aid supplies. A significant amount of money has been invested in this boat over the last two years. She is now ready for coding and charter use, or would make an excellent, well-equipped private day boat. Unfortunately due to health reasons, the current owner is no longer able to continue with the project. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Mitchell 31 Mk II has been personally photographed and viewed by of Boatshed Kent. https://kent.boatshed.com/mitchell_31-boat-344126.html Register with Boatshed to see 44 extra photos of this Steel work boat Work Boat Ex Orkney Lobster Boat.Here we have a lovely steel work boat, formerly an Orkney lobster boat. She was extensively refurbished in 2002. She has a lot of stowage for lobster pots/fishing etc. and would still make a very good fishing boat. There's accommodation for 2 people, together with the wheelhouse and space to put a portapotti if required. She also benefits from a 3-section HiAB which could be used to haul your catch aboard and then reaches into the engine stowage compartment. A berth/mooring on the River Hull may also be available with the boat. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Steel work boat Work Boat Ex Orkney Lobster Boat has been personally photographed and viewed by Paul Watson of Boatshed Yorkshire. https://yorkshire.boatshed.com/steel_work_boat_work_boat-boat-342140.html