Sailing Barge The Snark is a unique sailing ship, full of possibilities; a micro cruise ship, floating restaurant, liveaboard live-work unit, Airbnb, cargo by sail etc. She is fully equipped, maintained and licensed and ready to operate. The Snark is one of only two ‘Thames’ sailing barges launched in the 21st century. She is a modern muley rigged spritsail barge based on drawings from J G Fay of Southampton (1898); updated to suit contemporary commercial operational and safety requirements. She is unique in being the only MGN 280 Category 2 coded ‘Thames’ barge ... read more

Established dayboat hire business for sale in a prime location on the Grand Union Canal. Three narrowboats are included in sale: Two identical 30’ self-drive dayboats, plus a 70’ trip boat ready for use either as a trip boat or conversion to a café or similar. Asking price is the cost of the boats only; the business and related aspects are included at no additional cost. The two dayboats were built in 2020, include a small galley area (fridge, gas hob, hot/cold running water), a pump-out toilet, and a passenger deck area which can be opened up or closed depending on weath... read more

6 passenger luxury hotel barge with mooring storage, complete business and all relevant permits. Full season of Guaranteed bookings in 2027 and reservations for 2028. Well established reputation ready for the next owners to continue the business.... read more

Torquay based Jet Ski Sea Safari operator Jet Set Go! is a highly reputable and well-established business. It was founded in 2017 and is now heading into its 10th year. It is in the very sort after English Riviera which boasts a stunning 22-mile coastline. Torquay is a very popular holiday destination for long stay holidays, weekenders and day visitors. Jet Set Go! Coastal Adventures is situated in MDL Marina within Torquay Harbour. The business currently runs all Yamaha Jet Skis, 2 x FXHO Skis (one is the instructor Ski) and 2 x Yamaha VX Skis. The skis are kept out of the water on fl... read more

Opportunity to purchase Topsail Charters Ltd - a high profile, established and profitable Thames Barge Charter business, located in Maldon, Essex. The company started trading in 1987 and is available for sale due to the planned retirement of the owners. It includes the Thames Barges "Hydrogen" (1906) and "Thistle" (1895), both licensed with the MCA to carry up to 50 passengers. They have been maintained to an extremely high standard and are very well known both locally and around the coast. Included in the sale is the lease at the historic boat yard of Cook & Sons, ... read more

Navigators Marine Service Centre is a long-established marine engineering and shipwright company that was originally founded in 2009 and was acquired by the current owners in 2020. It offers complete ‘one-stop-shop’ marine services and is ideally located in the heart of Chichester Marina, where it occupies modern leasehold premises in a prime position. Chichester Marina accommodates over 1,000 vessel berths, two hoists, a slipway and ample boat storage ashore, making it one of the UK’s largest marinas. Immersed in stunning scenery its buildings are architecturally low-ke... read more

This long-established family business was founded in 1992 and is a recognised and well-regarded specialist in onboard electrics and electronic systems design, supply and installation with a focus on marine navigation instruments and communication equipment. The company benefits from dealership, certified install agent and service engineer status for several leading brand manufactures of automatic identification systems, chartplotters, radars, autopilots, VHF radios, fish finders and satellite and entertainment equipment. It derives its income from product sales, provision of labour, suppor... read more

Situated in a unique and highly desirable coastal harbour location on the Isle of Wight and now for sale, this is a rare opportunity to acquire both an established and extremely well-regarded going concern business together with boatyard freehold. This offer is made by way of a sale of company shares and transfer of land title from the landlords, subject to contract. This traditional boatyard was originally founded in the 1950s and has been under current ownership for almost 40 years. It provides boat lift and storage, moorings, maintenance, repairs and marine engineering, it is also the r... read more

Allen Gardiner river cruise and hospitality business presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turn-key business based on a beautifully restored historic WWII heritage vessel with an established reputation, operating as a fully equipped commercial passenger boat river cruise and hospitality business on the River Orwell, Suffolk. Allen Gardiner river cruise and hospitality business is a unique vessel with significant character and charm; it was originally built in Miami in 1942 as a South African Air Force rescue launch during the Second World War. Following an extensive rebuild and restora... read more

Remarks: Live the dream – own a thriving sailing holiday business in one of the UK’s most picturesque national parks. Oliver’s Sailing Holidays is a well-established and highly regarded sailing holiday business operating on the stunning Norfolk Broads. With a loyal customer base, excellent reputation, and fully equipped fleet, this is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a profitable lifestyle business in one of the UK’s most beautiful waterways. Key Features: Turnkey Operation – Fully operational with established booking systems, website, branding... read more