Find your perfect vessel for all your water adventures
About Us
Our Story
At Middle Thames Boat Sales, we are passionate about all kinds of boats, in fact anything that floats! Our journey began in in our early years when introduced into the world of boats as a young boy. Since then, our passion has grown and we have been exploring the open waters and learning everything there is to know about boats. This passion resulted into turning this hobby into a business, and we are proud to offer the best boat buying experience to our customers. First time buyers or seasoned boaters, all are welcome . We're here for you every step of the way!
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to ensure that your boating experience is hassle-free and enjoyable. Our services include advice on what boat would suit your needs and how to get the best out of your purchase. We can also help with advice on pre purchase surveys, boat safety examinations, boat handling and instructions through in person tutorials.
At Middle Thames Boat Sales, we strive to provide the best service possible to our customers, every step of the way for peace of mind.
Let us find your Dream Boat
Finding your dream boat can be a daunting challenge with many hours of internet searching. Once we understand what your dream boat should look like we will help you with this search and offer suggestions that we think will meet your criteria. Once we have found the boat we think you are looking for we will be assist you with potential viewings. Once you have decided our chosen craft is for you then we'll guide you through the purchase process and relevant steps needed along the way.
Explore Our Fleet
NEW ARRIVAL - Seamaster 813
'Little Wizard' River & Estuary Cruiser
A Perfect Blend of Comfort and Functionality
One of the last 813's to be built by the Seamaster Company in Great Dunmow before they ceased trading in 1981
This vessel benefits of having over £10k invested in her in the last year by the current owner which makes this a catch for those looking for a 'ready to go' boat!
NEW ARRIVAL - Molenkruiser 1350
A traditional Dutch steel kruiser from 1990 with a classic, warm wood interior. Sleeping 8 in four cabins, perfect for larger families. A lovely example of this popular river cruiser built in 1990 by the renowned Dutch Klaas Mulder yard in Zaandam. Often mistaken for a Stevens (Smelne) these cruisers are not only beamier but also sit a lot higher in the water.
OFFERS INVITED
Cute compact 1979 version from the well known Dutch Smelne yard. Known in the UK as a Stevens cruiser this vessel boasts oodles of space aboard. A large toilet/shower compartment and 5 births in two cabins. Great little live aboard and very suitable for the rivers and canals with it's handy weed hatch accessible from the aft cabin.
SALE AGREED - Sealion 42
Presenting ‘John Kay’ a much loved and well kept Sealion 42 built by the renowned JGM Meakes who traded for nearly 100 years from their yard in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Founded in 1886 as Meakes & Redknap, and ending up as just J.G.Meakes Ltd. The company built a total of 9 Sealions in the 1960’s along with various other recreational pleasure craft.
SOLD - Blauwehand Kruiser 1150
This little gem is a real boaters boat. Built in 1982 at the Holterman Shipyard in Meppel, the Netherlands where they have been producing Blauwe Hand kruisers since the mid 1960's.
Practical, easy to handle and a great build quality sets this boat apart from the others. Sleeping 4 in two cabins, equipped with a toilet and shower compartment and benefitting from a compl
SOLD - van der Valk Pilot 44
As the name, the low superstructure and a wheelhouse placed on the stern suggest, the Pilot 44 is inspired by English pilot boats. Apart from 1st class shipbuilding steel you will not find any features of the average motor cruiser on board the Pilot 44.
The Pilot 44 is a very well thought-out Dutch-built steel ship from the Van der Valk Shipyard in Waalwijk, the Netherla
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