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Time to think about your new boat
It is difficult to think about buying a boat with long dark days, freezing temperatures and the heavy snow across Europe . However, at Boatmatch.com the telephones are ringing and emails arriving from customers looking to buy a boat.
With the Euro weakening, European buyers would be advised to buy sooner than later. Some great deals have been made over the past months with European buyers taking advantage of the weak pound. This has helped maintain a relatively strong market in yacht sales, although power boat sales are still slow.
If you are buying a boat or selling a boat, you should call Boatmatch and discover how our innovative approach to boat sales is proving so successful.
If you are buying or selling your boat, Boatmatch are a great route to market.Our expertise in long distance selling will ensure you get the best possible service and the best possible deal.
Call +44 1725 514466 now and ask for sales
Photo of Beneteau 44.7 sold December 2010
Boatmatch at London International Boat Show 2010
Boatmatch will have a display of brokerage boats at the London International Boat Show 2010. The London International Boat Show, held at the Excel Exhibition Centre, is open from the 8th to the 17th January 2010.
Boatmatch are displaying a number of boats for sale on the Yachtworld stand SO45A.
Boatmatch brokers will be visiting the show and are happy to arrange meetings with customers while on site.
Sell your boat with boatmatch.com
SELLING YOUR BOAT?
Boatmatch.com has sold close to 250 powerboats and yachts internationally. Our wide experience, particularly in distance selling, confirms our position as one of the most experienced brokerage companies in the market.
You only need look at the Testimonials on our home page to see what our clients think.
WHY PAY MORE
Why pay more for a broker locked on one site and with limited routes to market when Boatmatch.com offers a far better route to market for only 4% commission.
Boatmatch.com are members of the British Marine Federation with Sales Director, Simon Walworth, a serving member of the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association. Boatmatch.com operates under the BRBA code of Practice, maintain proper client accounts and use the BMF / RYA approved sale contracts in all transactions.
LIST YOUR BOAT FOR FREE
You can list your boat on line by going to LIST YOUR BOAT FOR FREE on our home page. Alternatively, email the details to sales@boatmatch.com or call +44 (0)1725 514466 and speak to a broker.
Sell your boat with Boatmatch.com
SELLING YOUR BOAT
http://www.boatmatch.com ~ the proven route to market
Boat sales in the UK are slow, despite market conditions www.boatmatch.com are exceeding our sales targets for 2009, with boats selling to European clients taking advantage of the strong Euro.
BOATMATCH SELLS BOATS WORLDWIDE
Established in 2001, Boatmatch sells powerboats and yachts internationally. Our wide experience, particularly in distance selling, confirms our position as one of the most experienced brokerage companies in the market. You only need look at the Testimonials on our home page to see what our clients think.
Check out our web site http://www.boatmatch.com where you will find quality yachts and motor yachts for sale. With the internet firmly established as the main market place for boat sales, Boatmatch will take your boat to this wider market more effectively than any other media.
THE MOST EFFECTIVE ROUTE TO MARKET
In order your boat reaches the widest possible audience, Boatmatch will also advertise it on yachtworld.com, The Yachtmarket.com and YBW.com. As a UK based operation, Boatmatch 2010 plans include exhibiting at the London and Southampton International Boat Show; exposing your boat to the widest audience at both of Europe’s best attended boat shows.
BOATS WANTED FOR CLIENTS
The Boatmatch ‘wanted’ list includes all types of Fairline, Princess, Sunseeker and Sealine motor yachts. Boatmatch.com success in selling high quality yachts such as Hallberg Rassy, Sweden Yachts, Swan and Najad makes Boatmatch a really attractive route to market.
WHY PAY MORE
Boatmatch are members of the British Marine Federation with Sales Director, Simon Walworth, a serving member of the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association. Boatmatch operate under the BRBA code of Practice, maintain proper client accounts and use the BMF / RYA approved sale contracts in all transactions.
Why pay more for a broker locked on one site and with limited routes to market when Boatmatch achieves a better service for only 4% commission.
BEST TERMS IN THE INDUSTRY
No sale – No fee, non exclusive,
HOW TO LIST YOUR BOAT
You can list on line by going to www.boatmatch.com email the details to sales@boatmatch.com or call +44 (0)1725 514466
A good time to buy or sell a boat with Boatmatch.com
You would have to living in an extremely protected environment not to know or be affected by the major changes in the financial world.
The effect on boat sales, particularly new, has been sending a shiver through the entire industry. Additionally, the brokerage industry is facing interesting times with too few buyers chasing too many yachts and power boats.
Boatmatch are pleased to be maintaining a good level of sales in this climate. The reasons why are our low commission charges and market reach. These, matched to excellent service, are the major factors in our producing qualified leads for the boats on boatmatch brokerage.
If you have a boat for sale or are looking to buy a boat, you will find boatmatch service efficient and friendly, a perfect place to transact in this difficult business climate.
We look forward to your enquiry to helping you buy a boat or sell a boat.
Southampton Boat Show 2009
Boatmatch.com are at the Southampton Boat Show this year exhibiting on the YachtWorld Brokers Village Stand (No. J053). The village hosts some 25 brokers and we have a selection of our boats on display. So come along and browse for your next boat or if you have a boat to sell come and see how we can get the best price at the lowest cost, it is free to list and we charge 4% when the boat sells. We have sold some 250 boats all over the world so we think we know what we are doing.
If you would like to meet us we will be available on Thursday 17th September so call by the stand and the receptionist will find us.
Boatmatch welcome trade advertisers
Founded in 2001, Boatmatch.com is firmly established as the leading web used boat brokerage with worldwide sales of power boats and yachts.
During Southampton Boat Show 2008, Boatmatch.com was approached by a number of leading marine trade companies requesting Boatmatch.com offer their stock and brokerage boats for sale.
To satisfy this demand, Boatmatch.com has launched a free trade listing service exclusive to boat manufacturers, dealers and brokers.
To join Boatmatch, trade members click a link from the home page and register. Once their application is verified and accepted, members are able to list boats and pictures using a straightforward on-line form. Once verified, boats automatically go live on the boatmatch web site. Every member has a private trade area accessed by user name and password, an automatic enquiry service and the support of experienced boatmatch brokers
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All trade members will benefit from Boatmatch success at search engine optimisation, with members boats quickly found on the major search engines.
Commission only becomes payable on the successful completion of a sale as a result of an introduction through boatmatch.com. For details of Boatmatch Terms & Conditions, please email or call Simon Walworth through the web site or call + 44 (0)1725 514466.
Selling a boat with Boatmatch.com
Boatmatch specialise in distance boat sales as well as selling power boats and yachts nearer to our offices on the UK south coast.
Boatmatch have recently sold a number of boats in the Mediterranean including a Sweden 50' in Istanbul, a Moody 37CC in Denia and a Beneteau Antares 1380, also in Spain.
Boatmatch have boats for sale all over the world and are not dependent on buyers turning up at a single location to view stock. A low overhead enables Boatmatch to focus investment in promoting the motor yachts and yachts for sale on the Boatmatch web site irrespective of where they are lying.
If you are selling a motor yacht or yacht, you can log on to boatmatch.com, register and list the boat online. Once the boat listing has been approved by our lead broker, it will go live and soon be found at the top of the major search engines.
If you wish to discuss boatmatch selling your boat, please call Boatmatch on +44 (0)1725 514466 and ask for Simon Walworth.
Boatmatch to launch new trade area on boatmatch.com
Over the past few months, Boatmatch have been approached by a number of leading boat sales companies asking if we will offer their stock boats and clients boats for sale on www.boatmatch.com.
To achieve this, Boatmatch have recently introduced a trade login on boatmatch.com enabling other brokers to use the web site as an additional route to market.
Boatmatch offer this service exclusively to boat manufacturers, dealers and brokers on the best possible terms.
Once they have registered and been accepted, participating companies will be able to list boats and pictures using our straightforward on-line form. Our success with search engine optimisation indicates boats listed will be quickly found by the major search engines helping generate sales leads and business.
When you sell a boat as a result of an introduction through boatmatch.com, commission of between 1% and 2% becomes payable. Your rate will be agreed up front and is fixed, the commission rate being depending on the level of service provided by boatmatch.
For full details contact Simon Walworth through the web site or call + 44 (0)1725 514466.
To register go to the 'trade login' at the top of the home page.
Arrival in Antwerp
After a sunny warm day sailing from Dover top Breskens, we overnighted in the narina before setting off up river at 0700 hrs to Antwerp on Thursday. After an interesting 40 mile motor up river we pulled into the linkeroever marina where we were given a great welcome by Jan Derboven, the harbourmaster. Jan could not do enough to welcome us and make sure we were settled before he left.
After finalising arrangements to ship his new yacht to Chicago, Tim left wth Ken to stay in Brussels for a night before flying home.
All in all, we had an enjoyable trip in excellent company.
Simon
April 24th 2009
Picture of crew ( sorry Oliver, someone had to take it)
Why Knot arrives in Breskens
April 23rd 2009
Tim, Ken and the Boatmatch crew have arrived in Breskens en route to Antwerp. After two days of great sailing in the sun, we moored up in Breskens overnight to catch the tide up river this morning. Simon 0945 GMT.
Tim takes delivery of his new Dufour 455
Southampton 1300hrs Tuesday, 21st April.
We set sail this afternoon from Southampton to help our client deliver his Dufour 455 Grand Large to Antwerp, where she will; be loaded and shipped to her new home in Chicago.
The owner will keep her on Lake Michegan, a long way from her first home on the UK Solent.
The weather is perfect so far, bright sunshine and a gentle breeze, let's hope this weather stays for the next twenty four hours until our arrival in Antwerp.
Boatmatch delivers yachts to US owners
Boatmatch have successfully completed the sale of two yachts to the US market. The first, a Dufour 455 Grand large, is going to Lake Michegan and the second, an Aerodyne 38, is going to Sag Harbour, NY.
With the recent favourable exchange rate, Boatmatch are also experiencing a reasonable upturn in sales of yachts and motor yachts to Europe with a good number of sales, especially to the German market.
If you have a boat for sale, Boatmatch are actively looking for boats to satisfy our active database of boat buyers. Boatmatch terms of sale are the most attractive in the Industry at 4% commission, no sale - no fee - non exclusive.
Boatmatch yachts for sale
Boatmatch are happy to report a good level of yacht sales as we head towards Spring in Northern Europe.
With over 150 yachts for sale boatmatch offer everything from a classic yacht through cruiser and cruiser racers to 'full on' racing yachts.
My favourite classic yacht has to be the Camper & Nicholson yacht 'Bloodhound' (see featured yachts), but I am biased having sailed on her last season. However, I feel very privileged to have been part of the crew on such a famous classic yacht.
My pick of the other yachts for sale has to be the X-Yachts 442 Mk 2 for family cruising, the Dubois 40' for inshore racing with my mates, the Aerodyne 38' for outright performance offshore and the Vancouver 28' for getting away from it all!
The choice and variety of yacht for sale on boatmatch.com is exceptional, just go to 'boats for sale' and see for yourself.
Photo of Dubois 40'
Thank you for visiting boatmatch at London Boat Show 2009
Thank you to all of you who met boatmatch at the London International Boat Show 2009, it was great to see you. Our stand in the Yachtworld Brokers Village was very busy and we will be fully occupied over the next few days dealing with the enquiries generated from our display.
Boatmatch exhibit at London Boat Show 2009
Boatmatch are exhibiting in the Yachtworld Brokers Village, stand N20, at the forthcoming London International Boat Show.
The London International Boat Show 2009 is held at the Excel Exhibition Centre from the 9th January to 18th January 2009.
Simon Walworth will be at the show on the opening day, the 9th January, you are welcome to come and meet. Please ask a member of the Yachtworld staff to contact him or call Boatmatch before the show and arrange a meeting.
It's easy buying a boat with boatmatch.com
Good evening Gents,
I've arrived back a couple of days ago after the long job of getting Kerenza (now Janet) from Arzal down to Portimao in the Algarve.
I thought I'd drop you both a quick note to let you know that everything went fine although things were a little protracted mainly due to a delay in the transport arriving from Portugal due to the bad weather in northern Portugal / Spain over the last couple of weeks.
Many thanks to both of you for making the transition in ownership as painless as it was, all the paperwork onboard as promised and ready to go, made life in Arzal easy for me.
She is now sitting in the boatyard, waing for my next visit in late January, when I hope to step the mast and hopefully launch in early February ready for the season to start in March/ April.
I hope the purchase of your new boat is going ok David and also that you didn't get caught in the latest bought of flooding in the South West. I thought of you when I saw it on the news again.
Once again, many thanks for your help in making things as easy as they turned out to be.
London International Boat Show 2009
Boatmatch are pleased to be exhibiting a selection of boats for sale in the Yachtworld Brokers Village, stand N20, at the London International Boat Show 2009.
The London Boat Show is held at the ExCel exhibition centre, London, UK from the 9th to 18th January 2009.
Boatmatch will be at Excel on the first day of the show, Friday, 9th January and on Thursday, 15th January. Please let us know if you are visiting and if you would like to meet.
Simon Walworth
Sales Director
Testimonial from a boatmatch.com client
Boatmatch.com are quite rightly very proud of this testimonial, one of many kind comments from clients who have bought or sold a boat with www.boatmatch.com.
'Buying a boat is a pleasurable, but actually a complicated and potentially stressful process. Simon (Boatmatch) was enormously helpful and treated us more like friends then just another client. Difficulties in the process were dealt with calmly and efficiently. Everything that was promised to be done was done. When the boat was surveyed he arranged this on his and the independent surveyors day off, with a marina that didn't do lifts on Saturdays to fit in with us. When we took delivery of the boat Simon helped us move the boat to another marina, again on his day off - brilliant!
If you can find the right boat for sale with Boatmatch you will find it hard to deal with a better broker.'
Paul & Sue Roper, November 2008
X-Yachts 332 sets sail for Denmark
Boatmatch have sold another X-Yachts 332, one of five X-Yachts sold by Boatmatch this year, to a Danish owner.
If you are looking to sell a used X-Yacht, you could be confident that Boatmatch will not only sell your boat, but will achieve the best price possible in the market.
Boatmatch have clients actively looking for an X-Yacht 332. If you have a X-332 for sale, we welcome your enquiry.
Anders set sail from Gosport, UK yesterday, 6th November 2008 on his new X-Yachts 332 purchased through www.boatmatch.com brokerage. We are sure he will have a lot of fun sailing his new yacht and thank him for buying a boat with boatmatch.
Picture handover at Hasler marina, thanks Jamie Smith for all your help.
Boatmatch sales steady at the end of the European season
Winter is swiftly arriving in Northern Europe, however this is not stopping clients looking at http:/www.boatmatch.com and buying boats for sale.
Despite the interesting trading conditions, especially in Europe, Boatmatch are continuing to sell power boats, motor yachts and yachts as the year draws to a close.
Boatmatch have just listed our 250th boat for sale since the launch of the new boatmatch web site in late 2008. Boatmatch now offers a wide variety of boats for sale to match all budgets, with many boats offered on behalf of private owners, leading brokers and manufacturers. With the boatmatch name firmly established as the quality place to sell a boat, come and join the 500 clients who have bought and sold their boats with boatmatch.com.
Picture of Fairline Phantom 43' just sold by http://www.boatmatch.com
A good time to buy a boat with www.boatmatch.com
You would have to living in an extremely protected environment not to know or be affected by the major changes in the financial world.
The effect on boat sales, particularly new, has been sending a shiver through the entire industry. Additionally, the brokerage industry is facing interesting times with too few buyers chasing too many yachts and power boats.
Boatmatch are pleased to be maintaining a good level of sales in this climate. The reasons why are our low commission charges and market reach. These, matched to excellent service, are the major factors in our producing qualified leads for the boats on boatmatch brokerage.
If you have a boat for sale or are looking to buy a boat, you will find boatmatch service efficient and friendly, a perfect place to transact in this difficult business climate.
We look forward to your enquiry to helping you buy a boat or sell a boat.
Picture of Moody 46 for sale with www.boatmatch.com
Southampton Boat Show 2008
The 2008 Southampton International Boat Show has finished and it's back to our office to sort out the many enquiries and new boats we have to list on www.boatmatch.com.
It was great to meet so many of our customers, both from home and abroad.
We showed a good number of prospective buyers over boats moored locally to the show, also making arrangements for visitors to view boats all over Europe during the coming weeks.
Thank you again to everyone who came to see us, you were most welcome.
Boatmatch stand A15 Southampton International Boat Show 2008
Boatmatch.com will be found at the Southampton International Boat Show from the 12th September to the 21st September 2008.
The show opened this morning with the sun shining, a rare sight in the UK this summer.
Boatmatch are pleased to have aleady had a good number of visitors, even though the Southampton International Boat Show 2008 has only been open for 3 hours.
Boatmatch.com have a number of motor yachts and power boats on display, with full access to www.boatmatch.com to show boats to prospective clients.
We look forward to seeing you on Stand A15, Solent Hall.
Boatmatch exhibit at Southampton Boat Show 2008
Boatmatch.com are exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show 2008 on stand A15 Solent Hall.
Boatmatch welcome you to our stand where we will be displaying over 60 motor yachts, power boats and yachts from our brokerage listings.
With sales of over 200 boats, boatmatch are firmly established as a successful route to market.
Boatmatch are clearly reaching the European market with a good number of high value motor yachts and sailing yachts sold in 2008, This trend is continuing into the Autumn where Boatmatch are currently negotiation on sales of several motor boats and yachts.
Southampton International Boat Show starts on September 12th 2008 and closes for business on the 21st September 2008.
Picture of Fairline Squadron 58 year 2006 for sale with www.boatmatch.com
Southampton International Boat Show 2008
Boatmatch.com are exhibiting at the Southampton International Boat Show 2008, our stand will be found in Solent Hall, A15.
The 2008 Southampton International Boat Show opens on Friday, 12th September and closes at 1800hrs on Sunday, 21st September.
Boatmatch will be exhibiting a selection of Motor Yachts, Power boats and Yachts offered on brokerage by boatmatch.com.
Our staff are looking forward to meeting new and old clients talking about buying and selling your boat.
With over 200 boats sold, boatmatch.com are firmly established as the leading internet boat broker. Boatmatch.com terms of 4% to sell, no sale - no fee - non exclusive are the best in the Marine Industry.
Picture of Fairline Squadron 62 for sale with www.boatmatch.com
Sell your boat with boatmatch.com
SELLING YOUR BOAT
http://www.boatmatch.com ~ the proven route to market
Boat sales in the UK are slow, despite market conditions www.boatmatch.com has sold over £2 million pounds value of boats since the New Year, mainly to European clients taking advantage of the strong Euro.
OVER 200 BOATS SOLD WORLDWIDE
Established in 2001, Boatmatch has now sold close to 200 powerboats and yachts internationally. Our wide experience, particularly in distance selling, confirms our position as one of the most experienced brokerage companies in the market. You only need look at the Testimonials on our home page to see what our clients think.
Check out our web site http://www.boatmatch.com where you will find quality yachts and motor yachts for sale. With the internet firmly established as the main market place for boat sales, Boatmatch will take your boat to this wider market more effectively than any other media.
THE MOST EFFECTIVE ROUTE TO MARKET
In order your boat reaches the widest possible audience, Boatmatch will also advertise it on yachtworld.com and YBW.com, this is in addition to our advertising in the UK Yachting magazines. As a UK based operation, Boatmatch 2008 plans include exhibiting at the Southampton International Boat Show; exposing your boat to the widest audience at one of Europe’s best attended boat shows.
BOATS WANTED FOR CLIENTS
The Boatmatch ‘wanted’ list includes all types of Fairline, Princess, Sunseeker and Sealine motor yachts and our success in selling high quality yachts such as Hallberg Rassy, Sweden Yachts, Swan and Najad makes Boatmatch a really attractive route to market.
WHY PAY MORE
Boatmatch are members of the British Marine Federation with Sales Director, Simon Walworth, a serving member of the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association. Boatmatch operate under the BRBA code of Practice, maintain proper client accounts and use the BMF / RYA approved sale contracts in all transactions.
Why pay more for a broker locked on one site and with limited routes to market when Boatmatch achieves a better service for only 4% commission.
BEST TERMS IN THE INDUSTRY
No sale – No fee, non exclusive,
HOW TO LIST YOUR BOAT
You can list on line by going to www.boatmatch.com email the details to sales@boatmatch.com or call +44 (0)1725 514466 and ask for Simon Walworth.
Photo of X-Yachts 442 sold by boatmatch in Croatia on behalf of a Norwegian client.
New boats for sale with www.boatmatch.com
If you haven’t bought a new boat yet, check out these newly listed boats with http://www.boatmatch.com. If you have a boat for sale, boatmatch are actively looking for boats for a number of European clients. Please contact us on +44 1725 514466 or email sales@boatmatch.com and discuss how we can help sell your boat.
Yachts
X-Yachts 442 lying Split, Croatia.
NEW to the market, a high specification X-Yachts 442 lying Split, Croatia. This X-Yachts 442 has a blue hull with three white bands and a gold sherline. The many extras on this X-Yachts 442 include bow thruster, teak decks and cockpit, Profurl R42 forestay, carbon spinnaker pole and Webasto heating.
Available ex VAT and competitively priced at Euro 215,000 she has to be a great find.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1601
Dufour 455 Grand Large lying Hamble, UK
Dufour 455 Grand Large commissioned 2006 by Dufour. This Dufour 455 Grand Large has only been lightly used and comes with a comprehensive specification including teak decks, diesel heating, radar chartplotter, liferaft and electric windlass.
Motivated sale, offers invited.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1599
Amel Super Maramu 2000, currently lying Tunisia
Built specifically to be a low maintenance ocean going yacht, the 53’ Amel Super Maramu 2000 is a very popular cruising ketch among demanding owners featuring high quality construction, an interior both comfortable and elegant, ease of handling and sea kindly motion. She is strongly and thoughtfully built with safety features such as the watertight collision bulkheads and the rigid dodger. She is completely equipped with bowthruster, generator, electrical furling sails, SSB, the Extra Comfort Package including air conditioning, dishwasher and much more, even a watermaker is included. Safety at sea in maximum comfort - a sailor's blue water dream. A two owner boat – this is a fine example in good condition and seriously for sale.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1579
Hallberg Rassy 343 lying Marmaris, Greece
The Hallberg Rassy 343 is a high quality blue water cruising yacht with centre cockpit built to Lloyds specification in Sweden. The Hallberg Rassy 343 has a GRP hull and deck with teak decking (renewed 2005). Fully encapsulated cast iron keel with skeg hung rudder. High quality mahogany joinery throughout. British registered. She has been continuously updated and maintained by the present owner, a professional engineer, over the last eight years and is fully equipped for the Mediterranean where she has cruised extensively.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1583
Motor Yachts
Sunseeker Martinique 38' lying Southampton, UK
The Sunseeker Martinique 38' is one of the best open sports boats available. Designed by Don Shead and the Sunseeker design team, the Sunseeker Martinique 38' has a large open cockpit, deep vee hull, stainless steel wrap around screen and a comfortable, stylish interior.
Seriously for sale, this lovely Sunseeker Martinique 38' is perfectly suited for either North European or Mediterranean use.
Princess 61 lying South Coast, France
This Princess 61, launched 2003, has been very well maintained by an experienced crew. MCA certified and available for charter, she has full time crew and can be continued with very good bookings. She sleeps six in style (master, VIP and twin) with additional double aft cabin for the crew, all with ensuite bathroom facilities. Powered by twin Man 800 hp diesel, professionally maintained. Cherry wood interior and leather upholstery. Full Med Spec includes air-conditioning, hydraulic Passarelle, washer-dryer, dinghy and outboard. Navigation with Autopilot, VHF, Radar, Chart plotter, depth sounder etc. Must be seen to be appreciated - in very good condition. Only for sale because owner wants a larger Princess.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1598
Astilleros Doqueve 34 lying Murcia, Spain
This Astilleros Doqueve 34 has twin Volvo Penta D4 260hp diesel engines, Accommodation: Forward owners cabin with king bed and ensuite, guest cabin with twin berths. Heads with toilet and shower. Upgraded reverse cycle air conditioning, cream upholstery and cherry wood. Low hours, available in marina at San Pedro del Pinatar. Fully serviced and antifouled.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1596
Fairline Phantom 43 lying Hamble, UK
UK specification with many extras and in immaculate condition. Volvo Penta 74P EDC 480hp fresh water cooled diesel engines. Viewing highly recommended. Owner will part exchange for Phantom 50’ or similar motor yacht.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=852
COMING SOON, ASK FOR DETAILS
Fairline Phantom 46’ 2001, lying Spain
Fairline Targa 40’ lying UK
Princess 360 lying UK
Fairline Squadron 58’ 2006 lying Mallorca, Spain
Don’t worry if you cannot find your new boat here, just go to our web site http://www.boatmatch.com and look for the boat of your dreams.
Code of Practice ~ UK Boat Retailers and Brokers Association
The Boat Retailers and Brokers Association (BRBA) was formed by the British Marine Federation (BMF) to ensure good business practice in new and used boat sales.
Made up of over 160 members, the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association (BRBA) represents all BMF member companies involved in a sale of new and second-hand craft. It encourages the training and development of individuals working in this field and aims to indentify, debate and resolve the specific issues affecting the boat retail and brokerage sector.
All accredited BRBA members adhere to a strict Code of Practice, the code covers guidance and standards relating to Professional indemnity insurance, recorded history of ownership of second-hand craft offered for sale, the VAT status of second-hand craft; all relevant legislation (RCD etc); use of accredited surveyors; in house dispute resolution and industry-led training.
Boatmatch are members of the British Marine Federation and Boat Retailers and Brokers Association. Simon Walworth is a serving member of the BRBA committee.
Boatmatch comply with the BRBA code of practice (http://www.boatmatch.com/BRBA_Code_(new).pdf).
Buyers and sellers of power boats and yachts with boatmatch can be confident that their sale is being handled by experienced brokers using British Marine Federation sale contracts. All customers funds are held on properly designated and managed client accounts as required by the BRBA code of practice.
Before buying or selling through any UK broker, you would be advised to check the brokers compliance with BRBA code of practice and that properly managed client accounts are in place.
29th May 2008
Simon Walworth
Sales Director
www.boatmatch.com
email: sales@boatmatch.com
Tel: + 44 1725 514466
UK Boat Retailers & Brokers Association's code of practice
A new clause has been added to the UK Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) code of practice regarding the handling of customers' monies.
The updated guidance, which was issued by the British Marine Federation (BMF), stipulates that all UK brokerage firms that are BMF members must now have a separate client account in which to hold clients' monies during the brokerage process.
The new clause is designed to "increase the robustness of the system, boost consumer confidence and help promote the use of brokerage to buy and sell boats."
"This new system follows a lengthy period of discussion about how we might best strengthen the trust of consumers and once again helps promote brokerage as an attractive option for buying and selling second hand boats," says Boat Retailers & Brokers Association chairman Dominic Smulders. "I am confident that the updated code will help both industry and buyers do business in confidence."
The deadline for adherence to the new code is June 19, 2008, and failure to comply will result in the loss of British Marine Federation membership.
The British Marine Federation is the trade body for the UK marine industry, representing British interests both at home and abroad. It has 1,600 members representing an industry employing more than 35,000 people in the UK.
Boatmatch are members of the British Marine Federation and Simon Walworth is a serving member on the Boat Retailers & Brokers Association (BRBA) committee. Boatmatch were closely involved in developing the new BRBA Code of Practice.
Boatmatch.com will shortly be putting a link off our home page with details of the new Code of Practice. If you wish to receive a copy you are welcome to email info@boatmatch.com with the header 'please send copy of code of practice'.
Simon Walworth
Sales Director
Telephone: + 44 (0)1725 514466
Skype: boatmatch
Facsimile: + 44 (0)870 135 7065
Mobile: + 44 (0)7855 787561
http://www.boatmatch.com
Buying a boat with boatmatch.com
Sitting here behind my desk basking in the sun reminds me I am supposed to be helping my clients buy and sell boats! I know Boatmatch is an International Company, but we are English and you all know we only ever talk about the weather.
I would rather be sailing, but you keep on sending me enquiries about buying boats and to use an old saying ' we had better make hay while the sun shines', very difficult these days when the only crops growing around here are rape seed ( that yellow one that is used to produce oil).
So that's got the English humour over, now down to the serious business.
These are only a few boats of the 200 plus boats available on our books, visit the site for details of many more.
For the aspiring classic yacht owners amongst you, these lovely yachts have recently posted price reductions.
Royal Yacht Bloodhound
When will one of you come to your senses and buy the most beautiful, famous and most competitive classic yacht out there. She is completely rebuilt, in fantastic condition and ready for her next 75 years of sailing. There is a big classic circuit ready and waiting for this famous yacht, she has won every just about every major regatta and race sailed from the UK and you get a free Bill of sale signed by the Queen when you buy her (The UK Royal family owned her in the 1960's).
Here are the details, please contact Simon Walworth for a cd of pictures.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=673
Brixham Trawler - price reduced lying Sweden
Classic lines above water and new lines below give her good sailing ability and classic accommodation. Ideal for charter, corporate entertainment or a support boat at regattas. Own a boat that can pay for her own upkeep when you are at work.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1394
Swedish 95 Square Meter Class
S/Y Gerdny is a Swedish 95 square meter Class built 1920 to the 1918 square meter rule. She was built at Hasselströms WarF in Sweden after drawings by Erik Salander, one of the most famous Swedish naval architects of our time. She has a modern Bermuda 7/8 rigg, an inboard diesel engine and is richly equipped. Present owner has owned her for 10 years. During 1997-2001, she was on land and totally restored by professional boat builders. She is in mint condition and stronger than when she was new. Gerdny is RE-designed to be sailed by two persons, she is normally raced by a crew of 6-8 and sleeps 5-6 persons. Her dead weight is 10 metric tons.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1389
Fancy a newer yacht, hurry up and you can buy one of these.
X-Yachts 442 lying UK Hamble
This boat is like new, only ever used in the UK Solent and has very low hours. Lying ashore at Hamble and ready to sail away. Available ex VAT so perfect for charter, non EEC buyers and those planning a World voyage.
I have lots of pictures taken a few days ago if you are serious, hull and deck have just been professionally cleaned and polished and look fantastic.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1341
Van der Stadt Samoa 48
On her way back to the UK after an around the World sail, currently she is in Marmaris where she is having the hull repainted with awlgrip. The owner has constantly kept her updated and she represents great value for such a stunning yacht. Offers invited, can be delivered in Europe by arrangement.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1457
Motor yachts
Sealine F37
I know everyone says their boat is like new, but this one really is. The ever popular F37 offers so much accommodation, great build quality and this one has lots of upgrades making her a great buy. Offers considered for a quick sale but don't be silly, refusal may offend!
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1523
Princess 430
Is North Wales really too far to travel to buy the best 430 ever built? She has the 430HP engines, a great specification and is in the best condition. Lots of new bits for the 2008 season, don't miss this lovely motor yacht.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1233
Coming soon
Fairline targa 43' lying Mallorca, 2005 build, high spec, immaculate.
Princess 440, lying Sweden, superb condition.
Dufour 455, great specification, lying UK Hamble, seriously for sale new boat arriving.
To contact www.boatmatch.com email sales@boatmatch.com or call +44 1725 514466 for details of these or any other boats for sale. Ask us if you want us to find you a boat, we can act for buyers as well as sellers.
Selling a boat
Buying or selling, boatmatch are working hard to help you buy or sell your boat.
While boat sales in the UK have been slow, Boatmatch has sold over £1.25 million pounds worth of boats since the New Year, mainly to European clients taking advantage of the stronger Euro.
Our new web site is working exceptionally well with the search engines, particularly with 'boat type' searches, this is producing a great number of leads. In order we can satisfy these customers requirements, we need more boats to sell.
To maximise our effectiveness in providing our client's route to market, Boatmatch also uses yachtworld.com and will shortly be offering boats on YBW.com, this is in addition to our advertising in the UK Yachting magazines. Our 2008 plans include exhibiting at the Southampton International Boat Show; this will expose your boat to the widest audience at one of Europe's best attended boat shows.
The Boatmatch 'wanted' list includes all types of Fairline, Princess, Sunseeker and Sealine motor yachts and our success in selling high quality yachts such as Hallberg Rassy, Sweden Yachts, Swan, Oyster makes us a really attractive alternative route to market.
Established in 2001, Boatmatch has now sold close to 200 powerboats and yachts all over the World. This wide experience confirms our position as one of the most experienced brokerage companies in the market. You only need look at the Testimonials on our home page to see what our clients think.
Boatmatch are members of the British Marine Federation with Simon Walworth a serving member of the Boat Retailers and Brokers Association. Boatmatch operate under the BRBA code of Practice, maintain proper client accounts and use the BMF / RYA approved sale contracts in all transactions.
So why pay more for a broker locked on one site and with limited routes to market when Boatmatch achieves a better service for only 4% commission.
You can list 'on line' by going to www.boatmatch.com or call Simon Walworth on +44 (0)1725 514466 and tell us about your boat for sale.
Picture shows a Fairline Targa 52' sold by www.boatmatch.com
Sell your boat with boatmatch.com
Boat to sell ? Boatmatch offers an increasingly effective route to market if you are selling a boat. If you are selling a yacht, look no further, boatmatch has sold a number this year including three X-Yachts 332's and a Dehler 39 Regatta. In addition, boatmatch.com currently has sales nearing completion on a Sweden 42' and an X-Yachts 442.
Selling a powerboat, again a number have been sold by boatmatch. Boats sold include a Fairline Targa 52', three Sealine motor boats, two Sunseekers and two Princess motor yachts. We have sales currently close to completion on Fairline and Princess power boats.
The majority of boatmatch motor yacht and yacht buyers are coming from Northern Europe, where the strength of the Euro is making UK based boats extremely attractive to boat buyers.
If you have a boat for sale and your local broker is too expensive, has run out of ideas and clients, call boatmatch.com and talk to us about selling your boat.
Picture of Sweden 42' under offer with www.boatmatch.com
Classic Yacht 'Bloodhound' price reduced
The classic yacht 'Bloodhound', once owned by Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh, has been lovingly restored by Tony Mcgrail, a specialist classic yacht restorer.
This beautiful classic yacht was originally built in 1935 by Camper & Nicholson to a design by Peter Nicholson.
Built to the 12 metre rule, but constructed with offshore racing in mind, she has proven to be the boat to beat at countless regattas and offshore races during her long life.
During her ownership by the UK Royal family she was a regular site at many regattas, also touring with the family on their regular trips to Scotland and the Continent. When not being used by the Royal family, this lovely classic yacht could be found at yacht clubs around the UK where she was available to members wishing to experience sailing on a beautiful yacht. Interestingly, she was skippered by no less a person than Francis Drake!
Tony McGrail has now completed a full restoration and she is available for sale in time for the 2008 season. As one of the lucky few who have been sailing her during sea trials and reviews for magazines such as Classic Yacht, I can report she is the lovliest yacht I have ever had the pleasure to sail.
If you want to own one of the most famous classic yachts ever built, you are welcome to contact www.boatmatch.com, we have hundreds of pictures taken throughout the restoration and many of her sailing.
The asking price for 'Bloodhound' has now been reduced and offers are invited at a new price of £998,000. Given the undoubted provenance, performance and the quality of workmanship in the restoration this is remarkable value for one of the most famous yachts ever built.
Simon Walworth
Telephone +44 1725 514466
Picture is me on the helm during her first sail after the restoration
Classic Yacht 'Bloodhound'
The classic yacht 'Bloodhound', once owned by Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh, has been lovingly restored by Tony Mcgrail, a specialist classic yacht restorer.
This beautiful classic yacht was originally built in 1935 by Camper & Nicholson to a design by Peter Nicholson.
Built to the 12 metre rule, but constructed with offshore racing in mind, she has proven to be the boat to beat at countless regattas and offshore races during her long life.
During her ownership by the UK Royal family she was a regular site at many regattas, also touring with the family on their regular trips to Scotland and the Continent. When not being used by the Royal family, this lovely classic yacht could be found at yacht clubs around the UK where she was available to members wishing to experience sailing on a beautiful yacht. Interestingly, she was skippered by no less a person than Francis Drake!
Tony McGrail has now completed a full restoration and she is available for sale in time for the 2008 season. As one of the lucky few who have been sailing her during sea trials and reviews for magazines such as Classic Yacht, I can report she is the lovliest yacht I have ever had the pleasure to sail.
If you want to own one of the most famous classic yachts ever built, you are welcome to contact www.boatmatch.com, we have hundreds of pictures taken throughout the restoration and many of her sailing.
Simon Walworth
Telephone +44 1725 514466
Picture is me on the helm during her first sail after the restoration
Najad 490 for sale with boatmatch.com
Boatmatch are proud to be able to offer two Najad 490 yachts for sale. The newer Najad 490 offered was commissioned in Henan in April 2000. She has been little used since her launch, having seen light Northern-European summer use for four summers and dry stored every winter and for two summers – the last two years in Henan – with a no-expense-spared maintenance program (engine 600 hours, log 4000 M, 09/2007). She was built and extensively fitted out by Najad yachts for comfortable trans-ocean sailing; much of her inventory is little used or unused. She will be of considerable interest to a new-boat buyer.
The second Najad 490 'Altarial' is 490 No.6 (actually the second yacht built). Her hull was made in 1998 and she was fitted out and launched in time for the boat show season in summer 1999. The owners bought her from Najad after the 1999 Southampton show, as the show boat she had a lot of extras. She was also used for Southampton Boat Show in 2000 and has remained with the same owners from new to date.
The owners sailed her in the Caribbean and USA from 2001 until 2004 when they brought
her back to the Mediterranean. She has been lovingly cared for and well maintained.
She is in excellent condition for a 1999 yacht, Although original, the sails are cleaned and repaired every year.
Both boats have had their prices reduced recently and the owners are looking for offers, contact www.boatmatch.com for more details and pictures or call +44 1725 514466 and speak with Simon Walworth.
Picture of 'Altarial' in the sun
X-Yacht 332 new to market
The X-Yachts 332 looks to be boatmatch’s most popular selling yacht this season with three sales already achieved. All these X-Yachts 332 have been sold to Swedish clients, two have already been shipped to Sweden and the third will be sailed by her proud new owner in April 2008.
New to the market, Boatmatch have now been asked to offer two more X-Yacht 332’s, both lying UK Hamble.
In great order and with enough sails to run a charter fleet, X-factor is offered at £69,000, her owner is the current UK X-Yachts 332 National Champion and this boat is optimised to win races.
At a similar asking price, the other boat offered is ‘Xcentric’. Family sailed, she is another successful hull with a good race record. A great specification includes North / Quantum sails, Brookes and Gatehouse instruments with 20/20's on mast.
We know these two will not be on the market for long, if you want an X-Yachts 332 for 2008 you would be best advised to come and buy one. The season is nearly here and I think these will be last boats to market this season.
Simon Walworth
Telephone: + 44 (0)1725 514466
Skype: + 44 (0) 2071 933071 or boatmatch
Facsimile: + 44 (0)870 135 7065
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http://www.boatmatch.com
A day out on the Royal Yacht ‘Bloodhound’
Life as a broker sometimes opens up opportunities that more than make up for the days spent in the office.
In summer 2007 I was lucky enough to be invited on Royal Yacht ‘Bloodhound’ for the first sea trial after her complete rebuild. Lying in Poole quay on the UK South Coast, ‘Bloodhound’ was looking absolutely stunning sitting amongst a number of new Sunseeker motor yachts. There is no doubt ‘Bloodhound’ was the star of the show as she outshone millions of pounds worth of motor yacht.
The weather conditions were perfect with a gentle breeze and bright sunshine, we set off down Poole harbour and out to sea for her first sail since she returned to the UK from the Channel Isles in a storm five years earlier.
This yacht is absolutely beautiful and a joy to sail, as soon as the sails were up she powered up majestically and showed us why she is feared by all the competitors she has sailed against in the past.
My favourite moments of this amazing sail were the time I spent helming her, especially on the way back up Poole harbour in a rising breeze when we held over ten knots for a considerable time.
The picture is of me at the helm, taken by one of the many members of the press.
Simon Walworth
February 2008
Princess motor yachts from www.boatmatch.com
Certain types of motor yachts attract a particular type of owner. My experience shows the average Princess motor yacht owner keeps his boat in the best condition, this in turn is reflected in used boat values where Princess consistently perform well.
The Princess designs have evolved gradually over time, especially over the past 10 years. The clever internal design, especially in the flybridge models, give a feeling of space and comfort not found in competitors.
If you are in the market for a used boat, boatmatch.com offer a great selection of competitively priced Princess motor yachts. One of my favourites is the Princess 45 boatmatch have for sale in Chichester, she is all the right colours, a quality specification and is kept in excellent order by her current owners. Only for sale as the owners want a bigger boat, she offers cracking value and low depreciation.
Call Simon Walworth on +44 1725 514466 for more details.
A classic yacht from www.boatmatch.com
As we arrive in the New Year, what better way of spending a quiet half hour looking at some lovely yachts and classic yachts that http://www.boatmatch.com have for sale.
Here are some of my favourites, hope you agree they are all lovely, even if they are not for you. www.boatmatch.com has over forty classic yachts and power boats for sale out of over 200 motor yachts and yachts offered on brokerage. Don't worry if a classic yacht is not your style, we also have plenty of much newer boats available.
Whether you are buying or selling, www.boamatch.com offer a great variety of boats and a great service to buyers and sellers. To see the details, just cut and paste the url to your browser.
ROYAL YACHT BLOODHOUND
One of the most famous classic yachts afloat, 'Bloodhound' has just completed a complete keel up rebuild. Her famous owners include HRH Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, who owned her during the 1970's. This yacht not only has great provenance, she is also capable of establishing herself as the yacht to beat on the classic circuit. Her race record reads like the who's who of yachting.
Blue blooded clients only need apply.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=673
GAFF-RIGGED TOPSAIL SCHOONER REPLICA OF 'AMERICA'
One of the only replicas of the famous schooner "America". Ready to go and ideal for a classic yacht charter business.
SERIOUSLY FOR SALE - OFFERS ARE INVITED!
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1379
36' RALPH WINSLOW CUTTER
"JACK TARR" has been rebuilt from the keel up and can be considered a "new" yacht. The replacement value is estimated to range from $425,000-525,000.
Designed by Ralph Winslow in 1936 and originally launched in 1969 and she was totally rebuilt over a 8 year period by a master shipwright and her owner.
She is a very able pilot house cutter with old world charm. Her interior woodwork is exquisite. There has been tremendous attention to detail throughtout.
There is a 09/01/05 survey available to interested parties as well as the documented survey of her reconstruction.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1452
SWEDISH 95 SQUARE METER CLASS
S/Y Gerdny is a Swedish 95 square meter Class built 1920 to the 1918 square meter rule. She was built at Hasselströms WarF in Sweden after drawings by Erik Salander, one of the most famous Swedish naval architects of our time. She has a modern Bermuda 7/8 rigg, an inboard diesel engine and is richly equipped. Present owner has owned her for 10 years. During 1997-2001, she was on land and totally restored by professional boat builders. She is in mint condition and stronger than when she was new. Gerdny is RE-designed to be sailed by two persons, she is normally raced by a crew of 6-8 and sleeps 5-6 persons. Her dead weight is 10 metric tons.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1389
54' JOHN ALDEN SCHOONER
"True Love" is a Malabar VII schooner that was totally rebuilt in 2003. She was originally built by Pendleton Brothers Shipyard of Wiscasset, Maine in 1926. Her rebuild was done by Midnight Marine Resources in Newport, RI.
"True Love" holds a COI for 23 day passengers and one captain and one crew.
The vessel is familiar to many as she starred in the 1955 film, "High Society" with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. Her owner is ready for an immediate sale and has reduced the price accordingly.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1453
66' AMERICA'S CUP 12-METER SLOOP
Easterner is one of the 12-Meter fleet of Newport, Rhode Island and is United States Coast Guard certified for 16 passengers and 3 crew. She has a current I.T.N.A. 12-Meter certificate. After personal inspection we found her to be in very good condition. She has been extensively refitted and rebuilt over the years.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1451
ABEKING & RASMUSSEN CLASSIC 20 M YAWL
Built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany in 1955 this long keeled 20m traditional yawl has a steel hull and teak superstructure and decks with varnished spruce spars. She has a full set of sails including spinnaker, mizzen staysail and storm sails. She is a fast and stable blue water vessel that cruises under sail at 8 knots with a maximum speed of 10 to 11 knots. She has taken part successfully in many international ocean regattas and is now lying in Mallorca after many years cruising in the Mediterranean.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1413
BELIARD CRIGHTON 30M KETCH
A serious Yachtsman´s World Voyager, having been built to the highest possible standards of Lloyds 100 a-1 + LMC, combining grace and luxury with the strength and agility of an Artic Survey vessel. Originally designed and built in collaboration with the Belgian Government as an Artic Survey Vessel, working in the artic conditions of Greenland to the tropical sunshine of Venezuela. Built for world-wide cruising, with excellent speed & long range, she must be one of the world's strongest and safest sailing yachts. She was converted into the delightful head-turning yacht that she is now in 1975 with beautiful and spacious accommodation.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1380
BRIXHAM TRAWLER REPLICA
Lying Sweden, this beautiful replica of a Brixham trawler has been family owned and operated until recently. Having fitted her out for classification 'D' charters, the owner has decided to sell her and buy a long distance blue water yacht.
Although a sale is preferred, he will consider part ownership if the boat remains in Swedish waters.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=1394
MATTHIESEN AND PAULSEN 9KR
Wonderful old classic, very strong, seakindly, eyecatcher.
Lying Pula, Croatia
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=767
MAURICE GRIFFITHS CLASSIC KETCH
Maurice Griffiths Classic Ketch , classic yacht for sale in Barcelona, Spain.
Originally built by the Mazagon Yard in Bombay for a director of P&O Shipping. 'India' was built entirely from seasoned Indian teak with no expense spared, all from five matched logs seasoned for five years. The bottom, centre board and rudder were also tarred and copper sheathed from new and like the hull remain in their original form.She was kept in the Seychelles before being sailed to the UK by her designer, Maurice Griffiths. He sailed her for a time (ref book 'Magician of the Swatchways') before she was first sold to a Bristol owner before passing on to a Hamble based owner. After a number of years in the UK she has now moved to Portugal where her current owner, a respected yacht surveyor, has used her for family holidays. A lead ballast keel is fitted that can be lowered to increase the draught to 7 feet. The casing forms part of the internal structure adding stiffness. The full width decks give plenty of internal space with full headroom throughout. Price reduced making this classic a real bargain.
http://www.boatmatch.com/boat-for-sale.php?boat=847
Maurice Griffiths Classic Ketch, a real bargain
Boatmatch have pleasure in offering this beautiful Maurice Griffiths Classic Ketch, lying close to Barcelona, Spain.
Originally built by the Mazagon Yard in Bombay for a director of P&O Shipping. 'India' was built entirely from seasoned Indian teak with no expense spared, all from five matched logs seasoned for five years. The bottom, centre board and rudder were also tarred and copper sheathed from new and like the hull remain in their original form.She was kept in the Seychelles before being sailed to the UK by her designer, Maurice Griffiths. He sailed her for a time (ref book 'Magician of the Swatchways') before she was first sold to a Bristol owner before passing on to a Hamble based owner. After a number of years in the UK she has now moved to Spain where her current owner, a respected yacht surveyor, has used her for family holidays. A lead ballast keel is fitted that can be lowered to increase the draught to 7 feet. The casing forms part of the internal structure adding stiffness. The full width decks give plenty of internal space with full headroom throughout.
Price reduced making this classic a real bargain.
X-Yachts 332 built 2002 new to market
The X-Yachts 332 is one of the most exciting cruiser racers you can get for your money. Whether you are sailing your X-Yachts 332 in a one design fleet, at your local club or at a top regatta, she will provide great fun and lots of performance.
Built in 2002, this X-Yachts 332 has been lightly used by her one owner and comes with some quality sails and instruments.
Lying UK West Country and seriously for sale, ask boatmatch for price and details.
Robert Clark 72' price reduced
This Robert Clark 72', lying on the UK South Coast, is in outstanding condition and fully fitted for Ocean voyaging.
Her current owner completely refitted her for sailing short handed with his wife. They have travelled worldwide and enjoyed several seasons following the sun, however the time has come to pursue other dreams.
If you are looking for an extremely well found yacht, first class accommodation and comfortable ocean sailing, you need look no further.
Ask Simon Walworth for full details, pictures and specification.
Sealine 42/5 for sale with www.boatmatch.com
Described by Motorboating magazine as ‘one of the most innovative boats on the water’, the Sealine 42/5 flybridge cruiser effortlessly combines functionality and style. The patented Sealine Extended Cockpit System slides the transom aft, extending the boat by an additional three feet – perfect for on-board entertaining.
www.boatmatch.com have a stunning Sealine 42/5 for sale, built in 2002 to a very high specification. Lying Port Solent, UK, she has blue nubuck leather upholstery, the Volvo TAMD 74EDC engine option and Eberspacher heating. Although she is offered at a competitive price, the owner will look at all reasonable offers for this lovely boat.
Call Simon Walworth on +44 (0)1725 514466 for more details.
Sweden Yachts 42 for sale with www.boatmatch.com
Boatmatch are pleased to offer a Sweden Yachts 42', delivered in 2005 and built to a high specification.
Everything on the Sweden 42 has been designed for comfort and convenience. On top of excellent sailing performance, she offers first class accommodation for cruising and racing. The layout includes an owners suite forward with en suite heads and two guest double cabins aft with shared heads. The interior is very elegant and fitted out to the highest standards. The Sweden Yachts 42 is a yacht for the aspirational owner who wants the best life can offer.
Boatmatch
Sweden 42 2005
October 4th 2007
Sunseeker Manhattan 50 for sale by www.boatmatch.com
This stunning Sunseeker Manhattan 50 is a perfect way to enjoy the rewards of all your hard work. Based in Palma close to the best restaurants, shops and beaches, she is ready to take you to meet your dreams in the sunshine.
She comes with the preferred specification of blue hull, cherry interior, cream leather upholstery and air conditioning.
So forget the cold Northern European weather, go south and enjoy this beautiful motor yacht in the Mediterranean sun.
Great specification, offers invited, call +44 1725 514466 and ask Simon for full details.
A great variety of boats for sale on www.boatmatch.com
Boatmatch launched their new web site in April 2007, sadly saying goodbye to our 'old' web site designed and built in 2000.
We are very pleased to see report our investment is now beginning to pay off with close to 200 boats now listed, many within the past few months, offering our buyers a wide variety of craft from a small cruising yacht through to a classic ocean racing yacht and from a 23 foot sports boat to a superyacht.
We believe we offer the best service to our clients and are pleased to be members of the newly formed BRBA (Boat Retailers and Brokers Association) at the UK British Marine Federation with Simon Walworth a member of the committee.
As a BRBA member, boatmatch conform to the BRBA and BMF codes of Practice ensuring our clients best practice and security in the knowledge that they are in the hands of experienced brokers.
Picture of a Fairline targa 52' new to the market, located UK South Coast.
18th September 2007
Simon Walworth
What a 'Quokka'
New to market, the Elan 37 'Quokka', designed by Rob Humphreys and built in 2004, has to be one of the most successful boats currently sailing from the UK Solent.
She comes with lots of 3DL racing sails from North, some 2006 cruising sails from Banks. Harken deck gear, Spinlock rope clutches, new rigging 2006, spectra running rigging and Taktic electronics.
The Elan 37' is a well proven all round cruiser racer, equally at home whether rounding cans, the Fastnet Rock or on a gentle family cruise.
With an asking price of £79950 VAT paid, she looks excellent value, offers are invited.
For full details of this lovely yacht contact www.boatmatch.com and ask for Simon Walworth
Brixham trawler new to market
New to the market, lying Sweden, this beautiful Brixham trawler replica would prove ideal for charter. Built in Germany and launched in 1980, she is constructed in steel to Lloyds rules for unrestricted area.
The underwater lines were changed from the original plans to improve sailing performance, giving her all the advantages of a classic design on deck matched to a more modern hull shape.
Sixty feet on deck, she sleeps ten persons in four cabins and has a large saloon that seats up to fourteen guests.
The interior is built to the highest standards and features a professional galley, sauna and luxury saloon.
Totally renovated and much upgraded, she is currently classified in Sweden for trade in D - waters for 12 persons.
For a fully detailed description and specification please contact Simon Walworth at www.boatmatch.com
5th September 2007
Mike Golding's new 'Ecover 3' in the UK
Mike Golding's new Open 60' 'Ecover 3' is lying at Ocean Village, Southampton, UK while he prepares her for new adventures.
I have followed Mike's progress from skipper with the 'Challenge Business' to one of our foremost offshore yachtsmen. I was involved with his first single handed Round the World project as a supplier and can understand why he has succeeded in one of the toughest businesses to achieve recognition.
Unfortunately I missed seeing him yesterday as I was meeting a client at the time, Mike had gone by the time I got back to where he was rigging the mast. However, I am sure all of us will wish him and his new yacht well in future challenges.
Simon Walworth
4.9.07
Princess 330 new to market
For sale by a known boatmatch client, this Princess 330, lying Northern Ireland, will be found in excellent condition throughout.
The interior has been recently refurbished including new leather upholstery in dark green, new exterior covers including flybridge were bought in November 2006. Also new teak and holly galley flooring and a new Eberspacher heating system in 2007.
Equipped with Volvo TAMD41B engines on shafts giving 200hp each. New props and pitch reviewed by Clements Marine 2006. Cruising speed 20knots, maximum speed 24knots. Recently antifouled, polished and serviced.
With an asking price of £74,500 she has to represent great value for money.
www.boatmatch.com
August 2007
Moody 376
One of my favourite cruising yachts, the Moody 376, has just come to market with www.boatmatch.com.
Lying in Marmaris, Turkey, she is in a perfect place for extended cruising in the Mediterranean this Autumn.
Designed by Bill Dixon, the Moody 376 has a centre cockpit for cruising comfort and a full size aft owners cabin giving space and privacy on extended cruises.
The owners have decided that time has come to sell her and she comes fully equipped for cruising including over 70 charts of the Mediterranean. If you are looking to go blue water sailing, you would be well advised to look closely at her, the brokerage listing is quite accurate when it says 'just bring the food'!
The asking price accurately reflects the exceptional condition of the yacht, although offers will of course be considered.
The owners plan to be on board for a few weeks from early September, this would be a perfect time for anyone wishing to inspect this lovely yacht.
Simon Walworth
August 22nd 2007.
Luxury cruiser racer for sale
Offered for sale by boatmatch, this beautiful converted Sydney 60' would be ideal either for short handed blue water sailing or for luxury charter.
The original Sydney 60' hull was converted to a cruiser racer in 2004 to a design by Chris Stimpson, the rebuild was undertaken at Mountbatten Boatworks.
For anyone planning serious blue water cruising and racing, Euphony (formally YES) has to be fantastic value when you look at her size, fit out and performance.
For full details, go to boatmatch 'Boats for sale' or call me on +44 1725 514466.
Simon Walworth
www.boatmatch.com
Cowes Week,Swanage Regatta,and Poole
As summer hits the UK at last, the boatmatch team are busy keeping their boating skills honed during August. Jonathan is at Cowes on a J133, Simon sailing his National 12 at Burton Week and Swanage Regatta and Tim has just been sailing on 'Bloodhound' for photo shoot off Poole.
Don't worry, the system at boatmatch keeps running and you can be sure we are all monitoring it in time to make sure you don't miss that great deal.. We never close.,. but sometimes we take short breaks to hone up our skills. The picture shows Tim main trimming on Bloodhound, more pictures of the others soon.....
The boatmatch team
August 2nd 2007
Fairline Targa 52' new to market
New to the market, this Fairline Targa 52' is in excellent condition throughout and built to a very high specification. Volvo D12 700 HP engines, generator, airconditioning, watermaker, teak cockpit and deck, cream leather upholstery, cream carpets, the list just goes on and on.
Interested, then contact us at boatmatch.com and we'll provide a full specification and pictures just as soon as we have them ready.
July 27th 2007.
Simon Walworth
Fairline Phantom 43'
It's amazing, I put my comments up last week saying what lovely boats the two Fairline Phantoms are that we have on our books and promptly sold one.
We now have the year 2000 boat available, lying near Southampton. This is a lovely example with plenty of goodies, so hurry up before it's too late!
Simon Walworth
Boatmatch.com
Fairline Phantom 43'
The Fairline Phantom 43' has to be one of my favourite flybridge motor yachts. She has it all, style, great accommodation, build quality and fabulous looks.
Boatmatch have two lovely Phantom 43's on brokerage, one built in 2000 and one in 2002. Both are lying on the UK South Coast, are in immaculate condition have excellent specifications.
Both can be found in our 'featured' boats column or by using our 'boats for sale' search engine on the boatmatch home page.
Photograph is of the 2000 boat lying close to Southampton, UK.
11th July 2007
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Sealine C39 new to market
The Sealine C39 was described in Motor Boat and Yachting (October 2002) as 'one of the most radical developments undertaken by a major European boatbuilder in the past decade'. Her fully enclosed coupe style cockpit is ideal for protection from the elements, come rain or shine (seems the UK and Northern Europe has more of the former at present).
Boatmatch offers a 2003 built C39 with twin KAD300 engines on outdrives, this gives excellent performance and economy with top speed at 34/36Kts.
This Sealine C39 has a high specification including generator and reverse cycle air conditioning making her suitable for use on hot sunny days or those lovely but cold winter days we all love to go boating.
Simon Walworth
July 4th 2007
Joo Eli'n arrives in Sweden
Princess 420 'Joo Eli'n' has arrived and been launched in her new home on the East Coast of Sweden.
Proud owners Karl-Anders and Mona bought her through Boatmatch in May, shipping her home with Wetering in time for the Swedish summer.
To quote Karl-Anders 'Many thanks for taking such good care of everything throughout the whole purchase. It looks like we will have more contact at the end of the summer and the autumn since my friends are looking for new boats.
Boatmatch.com team at major events
This weekend sees the boatmatch.com team at major events around Europe. Jonathan is in Monaco,Tim at Port Americas cup in Valencia,
and Simon participating in the 76th Round The Island Race. If you see us in our distinctive silver grey jackets with the boatmatch logo, come and have a chat..... We're always happy to discuss any brokerage business.....
Boatmatch.com has over 200 boats for sale
Power,Sail,Displacement ,Planing,Racing Yacht Cruiser,Superyacht......Boatmatch.com has many Millions of pounds worth of competitively priced craft for sale.So take a few minutes to browse our stock.You will be amazed at the quality of our stock.There is no better time to make sure you get the boat you want.Many of our sellers are highly motivated to sell their boats as they have recently purchased their next boat.So Browse the site then call us.We are waiting for your call
Sealine SC29
New to market, Boatmatch offer a stunning Sealine SC29' for sale on brokerage. Built to a full Mediterranean specification, she comes with air conditioning, generator, teak cockpit and many more upgrades.
The Sealine SC29 has won a number of industry awards, no surprise for a clever design that includes a hard top with a sliding roof.
With only 25 hours, this boat is in 'as new' condition and perfect for those hot summer days afloat.
Fairline Squadron 68 beat the waiting list & save thousands
This is an opportunity to purchase a nearly new Fairline Squadron 68' to the latest design. Less than 100 hours on MAN 1360 diesel engines. A full Mediterranean specification with teak decks throughout. Massive inventory includes bow and stern thrusters, reverse cycle air conditioning, watermaker, Bose 321 audio upgrade with 37" LCD TV in lounge and 15" LCD TV's in guest cabins. Also included is a top of the range jetrib. Asking price is £1,600,000 VAT paid, offers are invited for a quick sale. Contact Simon Walworth at Boatmatch.com on +44 1725 514466 for more details.
June 14th 2006
Importing a boat from the UK
If you are looking to buy your new boat from the UK, there is no better place to start than Boatmatch.com.
We have considerable experience in helping our overseas clients buy, ship and satisfy the requirements of the register of shipping in their home country.
It is very important to ensure paperwork supplied on completion of a sale will satisfy the different ship registration requirements when a boat is moved to a new country.
Where a yacht or powerboat is UK registered, Boatmatch works closely with the UK Register of Shipping to complete de-registration and ensure the correct papers are forwarded to the buyer as soon as they become available.
Boatmatch have close working relations with leading truck operators and will help you get the best rate to ship your boat home.
In addition to helping clients buy their boats through our brokerage, boatmatch will also act as an adviser should you wish to buy your boat from the UK. For an agreed fee, boatmatch will help arrange inspection / survey, check the paperwork, help with arranging shipping and ensure your purchase goes as smoothly as possible.
Pictured is a Princess 420 boatmatch has recently supplied to a client in Sweden.
Royal Yacht 'Bloodhound' on television
June 5th 2007 ~ Bloodhound starred on Meridian TV news today. The story of Bloodhound included an interview with Tony McGrail, owner and restorer. He told her story and how the restoration was planned and executed so successfully.
The picture shows Tony McGrail (helming), partner Cindy and Boatmatch partner Jonathan Hamlyn enjoying a sail on this magnificent yacht.
Simon Walworth
www.boatmatch.com
Bloodhound features in the Times ~ by boatmatch.com
Pulished in the London Times 30th May 2007.
Royal racing yacht is restored to glory with a £1.5m price tag
CHRISTCHURCH A 70-year-old yacht once owned and raced by the Duke of Edinburgh has been restored to her former glory.
'Bloodhound', a 63ft wooden yawl, served the Royal Family for seven years in the 1960s. Prince Philip bought her in 1962 when she was already 25 years old and she was sold in 1969 for £25,000.
Tony McGrail, a yacht surveyor, bought her four years ago for an undisclosed sum and has spent £1 million on bringing her to her present condition (right).
Mr McGrail, from Christchurch, Dorset, said: “She is probably the most famous ocean racer existing and won countless races. We are hoping that Prince Philip will visit her, and perhaps sail her once again.”
Mr McGrail remortgaged his house to restore the yacht, renowned for her speed and race victories including the 1939 Fastnet. He says that he cannot afford to keep her and is hoping to sell her for about £1.5 million.
Simon de Bruxelles
boatmatch.com are lead broker in the sale of 'Bloodhound'
This is a rare opportunity to buy one of the most famous yachts ever built built by Camper & Nicholson. She has a unique history having been owned for a long period by the UK Royal family and used by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as their personal yacht.
The current owner, a specialist yacht restorer, is selling 'Bloodhound' as a completed project, commissioned and ready to sail away. The build is now complete other than some finishing to the interior fit out, with sea trials commencing at the end of May 2007. The completed boat is now fully fitted out to a high standard, using the rig designed by John Illingworth for HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
'Bloodhound' is no ordinary yacht. She is one of the few authentic classic 1930's racing yachts left. Her uniqueness and attraction lie in the fact she was one of the most successful racing yachts ever built, becaming the Queen and Prince Phillip's personal yacht during the 1960's.
“Bloodhound” is British Flagged on the part one register in the current owner’s name and is fortunate to have retained her only name throughout her life. Her ownership heritage is listed in the Lloyds registers with concurrent bills of sale since Miles Wyatt’s sale to the Queen and Prince Phillip and thereon to Bernard & Robert Cook to the present day.
Bloodhound sails again
The classic yacht 'Bloodhound', once owned by the HRH Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, is back and sailing again after a four year rebuild.
I was one of a crew of six invited to crew on her 'maiden' voyage from Poole today. The weather was perfect with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze when we set off at 1100hrs, staying bright and breezy all day making it perfect conditions for her first sea trial.
From the moment we set sail, you could feel the power of rig and the stiffness of the the slim 65' hull. We headed out to sea and she was soon showing us why she was such a successful racing yacht, topping 8 knots in the fairly light conditions.
When we arrived back in Poole, it was amazing to see the interest in her and the pleasure she gave to other yachtsmen and motor yacht owners.
I can say that after fifty odd years of sailing, many of them on some fairly spectacular yachts, I have never got so much enjoyment as I have from sailing 'Bloodhound' today.
Now, if you are looking to buy her, I would like to be first in the line if you want a skipper!
Full details of 'Bloodhound' can be found on Boatmatch, please call us for a more detailed specification.
Simon Walworth
25th May 2007
Boatmatch says bon voyage to Dirk, Antje and 'Born Slippy 2
Dirk, Antje and crew waving goodbye today before setting off home in their Seaquest Prima 38' 'Born Slippy 2' to her new home in Germany. It was an eventful day for all as they prepared to sail off, however Boatmatch helped make sure everything went as smoothly as possible.
This is the third yacht Boatmatch has sold this year into the German market, we know all the new owners are more than happy with their new boats.
Proof if you needed it that Boatmatch is not just a listing media, but a professional, caring bunch of people trying to make sure buying and selling your boat is a pleasure.
17.05.07
Simon Walworth
Bloodhound launched and ready for sea trials with Boatmatch
Bloodhound is now fully rebuilt, launched and lying ready for sea trials, these will commence at the end of May 2007. The refit is almost complete with the interior nearing completion, to say she looks stunning is a major understatement.
If you are looking to buy a classic yacht, 'Bloodhound' has to be one of the most successful racing yachts ever with many wins in all the major UK offshore classic races.
Her list of owners includes some of the most famous yachtsmen in the 20th Century, what makes her unique is that she was owned by HRH Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh during the 1960's and sailed by the UK Royal family.
With an asking price of £1.5 million, she will not take long now finding a new owner. Once sold, she is unlikely to come back to market for many years, don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of yachting history.
Boatmatch have been involved closely with the project for the past two years at both personal and professional levels. All the Boatmatch directors are keen yachtsmen and know Bloodhound as she has been sailed in the UK Solent area for many years.
We are proud to have been first choice as broker for the sale and look forward to participating in the sale.
Boatmatch have a great number of pictures we took during her rebuild, interested parties are welcome to ask for a CD including a full specification.
Simon Walworth
May 14th 2007.
Boatmatch in Valencia
Valencia - 09.05.2007 - 19:11
Emirates Team New Zealand to face Desafío Español in Semi Final
Skipper Dean Barker, representing the Round Robin leading Emirates Team New Zealand, has elected to race against Desafío Español 2007 in the Semi Finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup. That means BMW ORACLE Racing will face Luna Rossa Challenge in the other pairing.
Boatmatch welcomes Sir Robin home
Schedule for this Saturday:
07.30: Sir Robin Knox - Johnson onboard Saga Insurance will arrive at the
Needles (off the Isle of Wight)
09.30 - 10.00: Sir Robin will be off Cowes, Isle of Wight for 11 gun salute
from Royal Yacht Squadron
11.30: Sir Robin arrives at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour
12.00: Sir Robin passes Portsmouth Round Tower
12.30: Sir Robin and SAGA Insurance to arrive at the dockside at Gunwharf
Quays
Boatmatch applaud Geoff Holts personal everest
Boatmatch.com wish Geoff Holt every success with his circumnavigation of Britain....We will be there to wish him Bon Voyage From Hamble on Monday May 14th....Please visit his website to understand the scale of his challenge
http://www.personaleverest.com
Boatmatch have Hundreds of Boats for sale, hundreds sold
Boatmatch.com have several hundred boats on our brokerage, we have sold hundreds since we launched and are always looking for more owners to list their boats with us.
But we know that the best marketing is by word of mouth or by speaking with satisfied customers, so take some time to read the testimonials, then call us.
Boatmatch-A room with a view
Here's the view from our location in Hamble, proof if you needed it that we are real brokers, not just another portal. From here we can play 'guess the make and model' of passing yachts and motor yachts... yep, we really know how to have a good time. Being in the heart of a yachting and boating area helps with contacts and inside info.......helping you get the right boat
Boatmatch team boating schedules 2007
The Boatmatch team are busy with their plans to compete and attend many boating events this year. If you see them with their distinctive logo on their sailing jackets or boats, please come and have a chat.
We will be sailing in the UK Round the Island Race, Cowes Week, the Rib and Powerboat show at Hamble, the RORC series including Fastnet Race and many local Solent (UK) series races.
Boatmatch Team member on BMF
Simon Walworth, our most experienced broker at Boatmatch.com, is a member of the Brokers committee (BRBA), a representative body of the British Marine Federation.
Simon, a Director of Boatmatch, is providing guidance to the commitee on internet yacht broking and e-commerce as it relates to the marine industry.
Boatmatch provide Hamble restaurant info
Boatmatch today published an information guide to Hamble restaurants. This will be distributed to boats in the Hamble area via hardcopy, then as an information guide on boatmatch.com. New restaurant information sheets will soon be available for Lymington and Poole.
Boatmatch holiday home alternatives
A lot of you will have read articles predicting massive uncertainty slump in the Spanish holiday home market. Thinking of spending time in the Mediterranean ~ well what about a boat in the sun... A transportable asset that will provide happy holidays for all the family. There are plenty of moorings available at the less well known marinas and if you get bored with one country you can move your vessel to another..... if the market moves against you in one area you can move the boat or sell it to another area......
Boatmatch launches high function site
Today, Boatmatch.com launched a major enhancement to its already popular web site.
In parallel with the launch, additional functions are provided by the team.
Boatmatch has always been a blend of leading edge technology, combined with plain speaking advice and professional guidance.
Now the team are able to help with all conveyancing and negotiating activity to provide full service brokerage at an affordable rate, just half the industry standard charge.
Boatmatch Recipe How to keep the crew happy on your boat
Boatmatch chocolate fudge cake
3 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream
1 c. boiling water
Melt chocolate in a small bowl over hot water. Cool. Grease and flour two 9 x 1 1/2 inch cake pans.
Sift flour, baking soda and salt onto wax paper. Beat butter until soft, add brown sugar and eggs, beat at high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and cooled melted chocolate.
Stir in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition until batter is smooth. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into pans.
Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed with fingertips.
Cool on wire racks 10 minutes then turn out onto racks.
Pain and pleasure of buying through the web
Published in Motor Boats Monthly
Dear Sir, when I decided to take the plunge and buy my first boat, I thought the best approach was to trawl the internet. Via email and on line forms, I contacted 17 brokers on 22 different boats I had seen advertised.
I was amazed that only 11 even bothered to answer my e-mail, and that only five could supply any extra details or images straight away.
I finally found a broker at www.boatmatch.com who was as enthusiastic as I was and responded immediately to my requests. Consequently, I am now the proud owner of a Sealine F43.
The whole buying experience went smoothly and the broker even helped me get a great price to get her delivered to her new mooring. Colin R Casey by e-mail.
