While Shepherds has been at the heart of the boating scene in the North West for more than a century, its role has certainly changed over the years. Having started out as an independent boat builder in 1900, it gradually transformed into a local boat sales hub – and since the current owner, Darren Grundy, took the reins in 2019, it has gained even greater traction as a nationally renowned boat broker for new and used sports boats, motor cruisers, RIBs and sailing yachts.

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Shepherds now sells in excess of 100 boats per year, more than doubling its sales figures for both new and used boats in the last three years alone. And it’s clear that Darren’s background as an avid boater and long-term Shepherd’s client has played a key part in that success, by equipping him to deliver what his customers want.