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Did you know there used to be thousands of tidal access points — or “hards” — around the UK coast?

Waterline Boats is participating in the 2025 NYBA Boats Afloat Show as well as hosting an OPEN HOUSE. Boats Afloat takes place on South Lake Union Sep 11 – 14. Our OPEN HOUSE takes place at our WLB Seattle Display Docks, 2400 Westlake Avenue Nor...

This recently listed Helmsman 38 Pilothouse gives the impression of being much larger than its size implies with a very roomy interior and a design that includes a full-beam saloon, a day head, separate master head and shower compartments, and...

This American Tug 41 is ready to cruise! A motivated seller and a fastidious maintenance program makes this 41 foot American Tug an excellent choice to hop on board, turn the key and cruise. Her owners have added many thoughtful upgrades over the ...

On 15 August 2025, U.S. boat dealers filed a class action lawsuit against Boats Group (Boat Trader, YachtWorld, boats.com).

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle recently listed a 2022 Ranger Tugs R-29 S For Sale!

The Grand Banks 42 Classic SOLD! Have no fear....More Grand Banks trawlers are for sale at Waterline Boats.

The Beneteau 311 & Ranger Tugs 23 – On Deck at Waterline Boats!The Beneteau 311 & Ranger Tugs will remain on deck at Waterline Boats while the listings are under construction. When completed they will appear on our Waterline Boats – Bo...

For years there’s been a persistent belief that boats do not really depreciate. Or, if they do, it’s so slow it hardly matters. In this piece, Boatshed.com founder, Neil Chapman, explains what really happens in the boat sales market, what boat...

The 58′ Boat Slip, De Fever 49, Elling E3, Cutwater 28 & Albin 25 will remain on deck at Waterline Boats / Boatshed while the listings are under construction. When completed they will appear on our Waterline Boats – Boat For Sale page with...

The Sea Ray Amberjack 290 will remain on deck at Waterline Boats while the listing is under construction. When completed it will appear on our Waterline Boats – Boat For Sale page with a photo and link to complete specifications, up to 100 large...

We are in the midst of Summer – what better time to feature our Express & Sport Cruisers For Sale at Waterline Boats.

The West Coast Express 46 & Grady White 370 will remain on deck at Waterline Boats while the listings are under construction. When completed they will appear on our Waterline Boats – Boat For Sale page with a photo and link to complete speci...

With Sir Keir Starmer recently announcing the UK would increase its defence spending to 3% of GDP, Boatshed.com founder, Neil Chapman, reminds us that we have thousands of boats, no longer in regular, use that could be repurposed to undertake civi...

The Ranger Tugs 29S will remain on deck at Waterline Boats while the listing is under construction. When completed it will appear on our Waterline Boats – Boat For Sale page with a photo and link to complete specifications, up to 100 large forma...

In the Captain’s Chair – is a video series offered by Waterline Boats / Boatshed.

LIVE Virtual Showings Available on select listings at Waterline Boats! Our brokers have created stunning, professional virtual tours of specific boats in our inventory to facilitate LIVE Virtual Showings Available from where ever you happen to be....

The Truth About Boat Depreciation:
What Dealers Won’t Tell You.

Boat Pricing Case Study: Dufour 560 (2018, Distressed Asset) Neglect, Risk, and the Cost of Inaction

Pricing Case Study: Catamarans and the 2025 Market Dynamics