What Our Customers Say

Just thought I would write to inform you how impressed we were with  the professionalism of you and the sales team during the sale of Aylevarroo. What most impressed me was that you continued to work whilst on holiday and closed the sale for us with the purchaser. Also, thank you for completing the handover to the new owners as we would have found that quite emotional to do.  We shall be recommending you to anybody we know who is intending to sell or buy a boat. Have a great year and I wish you further success in the business. Kind regards. Ann & Paul Hatton

Many thanks for the professional, smooth running and helpful way you sold our little boat for us. With a smile and confident attitude you kept us updated and informed throughout the process, it has been a pleasure to do business with you. Thank you once again, we will not hesitate to use your services again in the future. Jane Taylor, Grand az Ote

 We received the cheque this morning from the sale of our narrowboat. Yet again you have fulfilled your promise. From the first meeting when you valued the boat, to the presentation on your website and the final handover, the whole process has been handled very professionally and I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to any potential seller. Mike Tomlinson, Imagine

 We were really impressed with how easy it was to buy our boat. Everything was explained, paperwork was completed and we were updated at every stage. Ellie was so efficient and also an especially pleasant person to deal with. The boat arrived in Birmingham and we are so happy to have it. Anyone thinking of buying a boat should visit Great Haywood, the professionalism of the staff creates a successful business. Glynis Wilson, Veray

 Thank you for the cheque regarding the sale of Coromandel. I wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you for the very efficient and friendly service we have received from yourself, Ellie and the sales team at Great Haywood. The website advertising the boat was informative and the photographs and write up were very complimentary. The boat was sold within the same month that we put it up for sale and we received the cheque quickly after completion. I would definitely recommend your service to anyone selling a boat, and to those looking to buy in the future.John & Tracey Paxford, Coromandel

 On May 17th I contacted Great Haywood Boat Sales and on May 19th an inspection was made and photographs taken of my 30 year old, steel hull, 62ft narrowboat. A week later I was informed that a deposit had been taken on the boat. Having heard stories from other boat owners of the distress and tedium involved in boat selling I have nothing but praise to offer the team at Great Haywood. Their courtesy, enthusiasm and commitment to the sale and, more important, their real interest in the buyer and seller is exemplary. I felt that both my boat and I were in safe hands from the moment I met the team. My thanks to Steve and Ellie in particular. I wish Great Haywood good fortune with boat sales in the future and recommend the company with confidence. Marian Baldwin, Taupe et Loir

My wife and I would like to thank you for the efficient, friendly and professional service we received from you when you sold our boat recently. It isn't often that I find myself writing about the service received these days and when I do it is usually to complain, so it is refreshing to write this in glowing terms. I must confess I wasn't looking forward to the process and expected to be in for the long haul. Far from it - the whole process went like clockwork and I had no qualms about leaving the boat in the hands of your staff at the Tattenhall Marina. The boat sold very quickly, just a couple of days after leaving it with you, but what I appreciated more than anything else was being kept informed of progress at each stage of the sale process. Well done and thanks again. B & S Stephenson, Wem. 

Thank you for the service you and the team provided in achieving a sale for 'Tootle'. It wasn't an easy decision to sell the boat, but the end-to-end process with Great Haywood Brokerage went very smoothly. All the team at Great Haywood and Tattenhall were very helpful and personable. I was fortunate to achieve a quick sale in the current economic climate which was undoubtably aided by the quality of your marketing skills. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to any prospective boat seller/purchaser and wish you continued success for the future.Gary Raynes, Rhyl.    
We would like to thank you and all of your staff for the professional, efficient and sympathetic way that you conducted the sale of Misty Dawn. You always kept us informed of how the sale was proceeding and gave us great encouragement. We are grateful that your staff showed people around the boat because some of your competitiors give clients a bunch of keys and let them wander around. We would recommend anyone thinking of selling a boat to have you conduct their sale. John and Sylvia Henley  

We have sponsored a wish for Jack Smith who is an 11 year old boy who had cancer and had 12 sessions of Chemotherapy. We met Jack and his Mom and Grandma at Tattenhall Marina when we pulled a Narrow Boat 7 miles to Chester and raised over £1100.00. More ...

We would like to say thank you very much for the very professional and speedy way in which you sold our boat. Albeit a very quick and painless process, we were impressed with the way in which you kept us informed at each stage, and would have no hesitation in using your services to sell out next boat. Mike and Sue Reynolds, Stafford.

We I would just like to thank you and your team for the professional way in which you helped me look for the right narrowboat, and once I had found it to secure its purchase. The passage from the prospective purchaser to the owner was handled in a sympathetic but totally professional manner even to ensuring that the seller was on hand when the boat was signed over so that he and I could discuss the intricate details of the boat as I bought it. I would thoroughly recommend anyone looking to buy a narrowboat to contact you as I know they will not be disappointed. Many thanks again.N.B. Crosby, Australia.

We felt we would like to write and thank you for the great service we received during the recent purchase of our boat Sammy Jo. From the initial inspection through to the completion of the purchase procedure it has been a pleasure to deal with you. Everyone at the Marina has been very friendly and helpful, and still are, so we would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone else who was thinking of buying a boat. John & Margaret Dunster

We would like to say a big Thank You to you both for the way you handled the sale of our narrow boat, Gentle Presence. The service we received was very efficient from the pricing stage to the completion. It was a pleasure to deal with you and we would not hesitate in recommending Great Haywood Boat brokerage to anyone thinking of buying or selling a boat. Once again thank you for a helpful and very friendly service. Jennie and Ken Owen, Stafford.

It is not often that I have feel I have had good service these days, but in this case I'd like to thank both you and "Little" John for your support in concluding this phase of my first Narrow boat acquisition. Both John and I have, as you know, had a detailed chat about the modification I need before I live on the boat and I have to say, I feel I am in very safe hands. So in short, thanks to you and your team. (Buyer) Peter Bevan, Kent
We endured several frustrating and disappointing months of time wasters and tyre kickers trying to sell our treasured craft privately. It is testament to your proactive approach, enthusiasm and the professional organisation Great Haywood Boat Sales Team offers that sold our boat surprisingly quickly. Particularly impressive as the sale was completed through the middle of the worst winter weather we have experienced in over 30 years. The entire canal network being closed down and boats frozen in for many weeks did nothing to distract your team from its prime mission to secure a sale.Very well done, we would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Great Haywood Boat Sales to anyone considering selling or buying a top quality used narrow boat. (Seller) Mr. Evans, Dudley, West Midlands

Thank you and the team for the prompt and efficient service. (Seller) Mrs Johnston, Dorset

Thanks for all your efficient help and handling of the Sale. (Seller) Mrs Halsall, Shropshire

I wanted to write and let you know how pleased I was with the recent service you provided in selling my boat. I would gladly recommend Great Haywood Boats Sales to anyone thinking of selling. (Seller) Mr Conlon, Birmingham

Many thanks for the extremely efficient manner in which you have carried out this sale. (Seller) Mr Pakes, Derbyshire

Thank you and the team for the marketing and selling of my narrowboat. It was wonderful to meet and deal with a team who have a very professional and honest approach. You are honest in your valuations, obviously in touch with your market and competitive with your fees, what more can anyone ask. (Seller) Mr Gladwin, Milton Keynes

I wanted to say thank you for your patience and understanding at the time of selling my house, it was extremely difficult for all concerned and I know I should not be here but for you negotiating skills.   I have been in Great Hayward for a week now and am delighted to be here in such a quiet, clean venue and everybody I have met so far has been helpful and welcoming. Thank you again for the kindness and courtesy shown to me by yourself and staff.  (Buyer) Mrs Beken, Rugby

Many thanks for the info, will arrange insurance soon as. You've been great, and a pleasure to deal with, seeing as we are on the other side of the world. Thanks again. (Buyer) Tony and Brenda, New Zealand


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