Dartmouth Boat Hire Centre is a super lifestyle business now for sale located in the historic naval town of Dartmouth in south Devon. First established in the mid to late 80s this sale represents a rare opportunity that will no doubt be in high demand. Owner operated and supported by seasonal staff as and when required, the business offers boat hire sessions for a minimum of 2-hours, by the day and also by the week. The fleet is currently 10 boats with an additional rescue boat and all are inspected by the Harbour Authority annually with vessels licensed for up to 8 passengers. Included... read more

AK Wildlife Coastal Cruises is Cornwall and Falmouth’s premier multi-award winning, dedicated wildlife adventure, educational and sightseeing cruises. Established with twenty-five years of successful and highly profitable trading, AK Wildlife Cruises was the first to pioneer and bring dedicated wildlife adventure and educational cruises to Cornwall. The number one operator in Falmouth, highly regarded and recognised throughout Cornwall the UK and Internationally, with many clients returning annually and often several times a year. Spring, Summer, and Autumn, an attractive, enjoyable, ... read more

A unique Inland Waterways skippered canal cruises business operating on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal departing daily (9am to 3pm) from Burscough, near Ormskirk, north-west of Manchester. This is a delightful, wonderfully rural, and profitable lifestyle business that operates all year round. It offers both half day and full day hospitality styled cruises, with a range of food and beverage services (fully licensed to serve alcoholic beverages) available including breakfast, afternoon tea and evening meals. Catering is provided by partner establishments, very charmingly, as an integral pa... read more

SENSIBLE OFFERS INVITED Unique classic motor yacht hospitality business based on the River Thames but regretfully now for sale (currently closed) due to the personal circumstances of its owner. The 5 berth / 3 cabin 57’ ‘La Falaise’ was built in 1923 by Robertson Sons of Sandbank in Scotland and has a history which includes being used as a post office vessel servicing the Shetland Isles and clandestine operations in World War ll. For further information please visit www.theriveryachtcafe.co.uk... read more

Bank Hall Dry Dock is now for sale due to the intended retirement of its owners, this Inland Waterways dry dock and maintenance business is based on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and is in Burnley, Lancs. It is held on a 25-year commercial lease from Burnley Council. Bank Hall was originally a boat builders dock known as Birley’s dock before becoming a maintenance dock for the local colliery work boats, carrying coal to Whitebirk Power Station in Blackburn. It was regarded as the best dry dock in the area until it closed in 1971. After making a successful planning application t... read more

First established in 1978 and under current ownership since 2003, this sail and canvas business is located on the central south coast of England and specialises in the production, supply, servicing and repair of yacht and dinghy sails, manufacturing of canvas products and vessel upholstery. The diverse range of items manufactured include boat covers, sail bags, sprayhoods, bimini covers and non-marine bespoke commissions. It also provides specialist sails and repair services to the windsurfing and kitesurfing communities. The business is owned and operated by a family partnership with no... read more

Originally founded in 1982 this well-regarded marine business moved to its new marina-based location in January 2022, from where it offers customers RIBS and inflatable boats, outboard engines, personal watercraft, trailers, parts, and accessories, as well as a wide range of specialist services including marine engineering, installation of electronics, GRP repairs and boat brokerage. The company is an exclusive sales and servicing centre for a leading manufacturer, through which it generates the majority of its income, and enjoys a great reputation with local clients as well as with custome... read more

This owner-operated RYA sailing school and yacht charter business is based within the stunning sail training waters of Milford Haven and the Pembrokeshire coastline. It has an excellent reputation built over 30 years, with 5* Google reviews. Pembrokeshire Cruising offers practical and theory courses, adventure cruising and mile building trips to returning clients from across the UK and Europe, which are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors. Bareboat charter is also available from its hire fleet made up of both owned and managed yachts, which are included in the business... read more