Used boats for sale in UK

With Band of Boats, you can optimise your search for boat purchases in the UK. By contacting private sellers and boat sales professionals, you have everything to hand for finding the boat of your dreams on the British side of the Channel. With motor boats, sailing boats, fishing boats, pleasure boats or coastal cruisers, the United Kingdom has plenty of variety to suit your boating needs. Here you can see all our new and used boats in the UK. A few dozen kilometres from the French coast, the United Kingdom has a strong maritime tradition. Although it was once uniquely limited to fishing and defensive purposes, sailing was to become a leisure activity towards the beginning of the 20th century. Amongst others, the RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club), founded in 1925, still runs prestigious international races. Bordered by the North Sea, the English Channel, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the United Kingdom has almost 16,000 km of coastline. Inland, there are 40,000 lakes and thousands of kilometres of waterways – a dream destination for yachting. Whether you're looking for a riviera atmosphere off Portsmouth, a cruise with a salt tang around the Hebrides or a regatta around the Fastnet Rock, there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing where to berth your boat in the UK.

Our advice for buying a boat in the United Kingdom

• Most used boat sales in the UK are conducted by professionals. Thanks to Band of Boats, you also can also look for used boats sold directly by private sellers.
• Get in touch with private sellers and boat sales professionals who are part of the Band of Boats network in the UK and have a chat with them – they are passionate about the sea, just like you, and will be happy to share their views and local experiences.
• Expand your search to the UK as a whole. The cost of transporting a boat by road will soon pay for itself.
• If you are looking for a used boat, look at models from previous years. These models may have a retro design but very often compete with modern boats for seagoing performance.

Buy a boat in the UK to discover unique landscapes

Owning your own boat in the UK means a multitude of sailing options.

Sail in the south of England, a coastline entirely dedicated to yachting

During the summer months, sailing in the Channel takes on a riviera atmosphere. This body of water stretches from the south coast of Cornwall to the tip of Kent. You can buy a boat in England based in Cowes, Plymouth or Southampton; all of these have marinas that are recognised worldwide for their dynamism in the nautical sector. This region is attractive to seasoned sailing enthusiasts as much for its coastal cruising possibilities as for racing.

Discover the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man by boat

The Irish Sea stretches between Ireland and Great Britain. It's like a genuine inland sea, with the Isle of Man lying in the middle. Sailing in the Irish Sea enables you to explore this fascinating island and enjoy some unique landscapes. You'll also enjoy the local ambience, full of fascinating stories and history, with all its pubs, monoliths and the ubiquitous fish and chips.

Buy a boat in Scotland, a land full of lakes and archipelagos

Owning your own boat in Scotland is a dream come true for all you sailing enthusiasts looking for adventure and wild landscapes! In the north of the United Kingdom, Scotland has the double advantage of being home to a multitude of seabound islets - including Orkney and the Hebrides - and inland lakes. Some of them, like Loch Ness, have not yet revealed all their secrets.

Buy a boat for freshwater sailing in the UK

With nearly 40,000 lakes and 7,600 km of navigable canals and rivers, the UK is a great place for freshwater boating. This is a means of transport that can be used to visit large cities such as Birmingham, Worcester, Chester or Manchester, as well as for enjoying the countryside further inland. A boat purchase in the UK offers you a variety of sailing experiences in a wide range of landscapes. This island nation is the ideal country to enjoy boating to your heart's content.