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Welcome to Howard Ford Marine Sales

Howard Ford Marine Sales is situated in the Tidemill Yacht Harbour at the head of the beautiful River Deben in Woodbridge and offers a comprehensive brokerage service for both power and sail. Howard has been involved in the boating world for over 38 years, both here in the UK and internationally. He has gained a wealth of experience and has been successfully selling new and used boats for many years. Sharon Halliday supports Howard and brings many years of experience within the industry.

Although based in Woodbridge, Howard Ford Marine Sales has sold boats across the UK, into Europe, Scandinavia, USA and Australia and covers the area between Ipswich and Lowestoft.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a yacht or motor boat and value a professional, proactive, but personal service, Howard Ford Marine Sales will be pleased to discuss your requirements, whether locally or further afield. The Tidemill Yacht Harbour provides a superb setting for our sales office and we are able offer an attractive sales package to prospective sellers.

WANTED – GOOD QUALITY MOTOR BOATS AND YACHTS

Competitive brokerage rates and storage packages available, speak to us now to display your boat on tidemill yacht harbour, all within walking distance of the picturesque town of woodbridge on the river deben., featured boats, 1993 hunter legend 35.5.

Price: £39,950

Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom

1988 Nimbus 2600

Price: £26,950

Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom

2006 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2 Legende

Price: £29,950

Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom

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Andy Seedhouse Boats

A friendly but professional, family run business with an old fashioned approach to sales & customer service, situated on the waterfront of the delightful market town and boating centre of Woodbridge in Suffolk.

Andy arrived in Woodbridge from the Midlands in the early 70’s to join his parents who had moved there some years before. Boating had always been the family hobby and he soon realised that whilst you could order your yacht from one of the local yards, there was nowhere to buy a dinghy to hang on the davits!

He soon set about "plugging the gap" and acquired a premises on the Quayside and began buying and selling tenders, small fishing boats , sailing dinghies & day boats .

His intention was to bring boating to "everyman" and his early adverts boasted that he could " get you sailing or motoring down the river for less than £500 ". Several thousand boat sales later it seems he was right!

The business went from strength to strength and the range and size of boats he offered grew dramatically and now he has over 70 boats on display at any time, from dinghies to ocean going yachts – canoes to 40’ cruisers.

Andy, still with economy in mind, says that he can always find his clients a bargain if they don’t mind doing a bit of maintenance and "tidying" themselves. He also felt the same principle should apply to boating equipment and he began to build up an extraordinary collection of used chandlery, fittings and "boaty bits" in his " Aladdin’s cave " shop.

He is able to kit out his boat buyers & local owners at a fraction of the cost of them buying new. From life jackets for the kids to anchors, ropes, electronic equipment – the list is endless. The word soon spread and now his clients come from far and wide to buy fittings and equipment for their boats which perhaps are unobtainable elsewhere.

Andy’s son James joined the business in 1996 and now plays a major part in its running. Also, Andy’s wife Lorna has always helped him, doing the bookwork, answering the phone and, as Andy says, keeping him and James out of The Anchor pub over the road! Truly a family run business.

Have a look under " Boats for Sale " and find yourself a bargain or if you have one to sell look under " Sell your Boat " and see what back up is given under " Services " or contact him on the links at the top of the page.

Better still, why not call at his yard and have a browse round, all the boats have a full description and price attached to them, so you can look in peace anytime – the yards have 24 hour pedestrian access and there is a great cafe on the front doing "fryups".

They are open from 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday but the yards are open for pedestrians to view the boats anytime from 8am - 8pm every day so enjoy having a good look round in peace and when you spot your ideal boat go to their office or ring them on 01394 387833 .

All in all a day in Woodbridge is well worthwhile.

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At Seabreeze Yacht our focus is on providing our clients with experienced and knowledgeable marine brokerage service, whether buying or selling. Having owned and operated marine vessels of many sizes for over forty years, as well as having been in the marine business for twenty-five years, we have the ability to provide exceptional guidance throughout the buying and/or selling process. We understand that only you can decide which vessel will best fit your purpose. It is our job to listen and respond to you with thoughtful consideration as you weigh your options. We are pleased to be able to refer you to a wide range of qualified companies which provide financing, insurance, surveys, technical and mechanical care, transportation and any other services supporting the brokerage process. Whether you are looking for your first boat or looking towards your next yacht; whether you are new to us or we've assisted you before, at Seabreeze Yacht, we are dedicated to serving your interests with discretion, integrity, and diligence. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Being first time boat owners, our process was lengthy - evaluating different makes/models, determining what's best for us and our family, budget, upkeep, etc.  We wanted to ensure we made the right decision.  James was very patient, gave us his straight opinion, didn't try to steer us to only his listings and his knowledge of boats was invaluable.  We made the right decision to work with James and, in turn, he helped us purchase the right boat for us.

Our family's boat purchasing experience was handled with ease thanks in great part to James. He made himself available for all our questions. James made the extra effort and found boats for us to view that met our needs. When we decided on a boat, he was present for the boat survey to ensure the quality of the boat for our family's use. We would highly recommend Seabreeze Yacht.

Working with James was an absolute pleasure.  I had a very long trip to go and he was set up and ready to test drive immediately. There were no snakes in the grass and he was very proactive in getting the title to me in a timely manner.  I highly recommend anyone in the area (or in my case over 800 miles away) contacting James.  Also, the marina on the same lot fixed any hiccups James told me about immediately.  Great boat buying experience.

The boat was just delivered and it looks and drives great. I wanted to thank you for making the entire sales process a pleasure. You are truly a gentleman and very professional.

Thanks again and enjoy the summer.

Best Regards, Jeff

"What can I say? James of Seabreeze Yacht sold our boat sooner than we had expected.  He provided us with the information to properly price the boat and walked us through the process to make the settlement as easy as possible.  We appreciate his honesty and communication throughout this whole process."  

"James Ross from Seabreeze Yachts did an outstanding job selling our boat in a matter of 6 weeks in the middle of winter!

He did an excellent job photographing our boat for the all-important visual presentation needed for Yachtworld.com. His knowledge of boats in general and ours in particular helped engage potential buyers in the all important visits and first impressions. He took us through the closing process with ease through the electronic version of purchase contracts, buyer qualification, escrow, etc. His participation in the survey and sea trial process was invaluable.

We whole heartedly recommend James and Seabreeze Yachts to sell your boat."

"If you want the best of the best then go to Seabreeze Yacht [email protected] for advice, knowledge, in the boating industry. He is kind, courteous, considerate and prompt. His methods of displaying your boat online is the best in the industry. Once he photographs your boat you will want to keep it! You will not jump the ship with James!"

"James from Seabreeze yacht was instrumental in the sale of my sailboat.

Through his outreach and “hands-on” support, I had two immediate potential buyers. James walked them and me through the selling process and directly supported me during the “detailed” inspection.

All and all, James made it effective and limited my time to get the sale done."

Long over-due review. 

James helped us sell our boat this past month and can't give him enough credit for the smooth transaction. James is very knowledgeable about the boating industry and guided us through this process very professionally.

Thanks James

Liz & Roddy

We first met James when he helped us select the best boat for us as first time boaters. He relieved our concerns and matched us with the right boat. His interest in our boating progress and our needs, while maintaining close contact as he guided us to the perfect second boat and relaxing dock life. James is sincere, conscious of others' needs, and always available to advise and to identify the best people to support us. James is a five star person in knowledge, sales, and friendship!

Thanks for the follow-up.  We had a great transit and have been using the boat as much as possible before putting her to bed for the winter. Boat runs great and we are very happy with it.  Thanks for the help (and guidance) throughout the purchasing process.  Even though we never met face to face, I completely trusted your support.  Not sure what Seabreeze Yacht could have done any different – things went as you outlined!

Thanks, Chuck 

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About our office in Woodbridge Suffolk United Kingdom

Yacht and motorboat brokerage company, based in the Tidemill Yacht Harbour, at the head of the beautiful River Deben, in Woodbridge, Suffolk, United Kingdom

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