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Product Reviews
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Sailboat Gear
Lots of sources for all that great stuff your boat really
needs, lots of sites with discount prices

Major Manufacturers:
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 | Edson -manufactures
steering systems and related products |
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 | Forespar-poles, spars, hardware of
all kinds |
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 | Harken- manufacturers of superior
sailing hardware with online information, e-store, and lots more on their
world-class web site. The webcaptain has a Harken furler and
traveler on Arabella and is really happy with the performance of
both. |
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 | Lewmar-"Marine Equipment for the
World's Yachts" |
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 | Navtec- Rod rigging and fittings |
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 | Pompanette, Inc. brand names
include, Pompanette, Bomar, Hood Yacht
Systems, Gray |
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 | POR-Marine.com
POR-15
Marine paint and coatings are actually strenghtened by exposure to moisture! Superior rust
protection for metal and lasting topcoats for varnish and britework.
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 | Ronstan- Sailboat hardware of all
kinds |
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Chandleries:
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Torreson Marine- "the sailboat specialists sice 1965" (big supplier in
Michigan) |
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 | BO'SUN SUPPLIES -The finest and most extensive line of stainless steel marine hardware, rigging &
fittings at reasonable prices. |
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 | Rig-Rite-an extensive
selection of boat parts here- lots of hard to find items |
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 | Mauri Pro Sailing-
Sailing Gear, Sailboat Equipment &
Sailboat Accessories for all your yacht cruising and sailboat racing needs.
Also available Harken winches and Lewmar winches |
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YachtIQ- an online discounter of marine
products, check 'em out! |
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 | Sailing Supplies
Online- has some good stuff, good prices. "a
store for sailors, by sailors. You have found the best Mom and Pop marine
supply store around." |
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Pleasure Boat Marine-
"the place to feed your habit for boating supplies. We have something for
every type of boating enthusiast." |
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Used Sailboat Gear-
a great site that makes it easy to track and buy sailboats, sails, and
gear from e-bay, check it out! |
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oceanshelf.com
is a newly established UK / Ireland online marine directory specializing
in yacht chandlery and boating equipment .
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 | Rigging Only- dedicated to
providing quality sailboat hardware and rigging at affordable prices to
sailors throughout the world. Located southeastern Massachusetts. |
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Sailorman- new and used
gear from Ft. Lauderdale FL |
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Purveyors of Specialty Items:
 | BoatPro Marine-
sells inflatables and enviro-bikes, in Canada. "The
World's Premiere Source for Inflatable Boats, Kayaks and Canoes - Starting
at $496 Canadian. Great for scuba diving, fishing, camping, canoeing and
exploring" |
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 | Shackledog-a
shackle key, tool and a unique promotional item for regatta prizes and
corporate promotions. Cute, too! Click here for webcaptain's
product review |
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Ship Shape Bedding-
"makes Fitted Sheets and Shaped Duvets at
affordable prices for all Motorboats and Yachts. All
bedding available from stock." Located UK |
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Ticket to the Moon- hammocks, hammock chairs and other products made
from parachute fabric in Bali. |
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 | Happy Swan-
"Waterproof electronics and water accessories
for the professional and water fun lover... We recommend you buy it
waterproof, take it to the water and... Go Ahead, Get it Wet!" |
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 | SeaPro Marine-makers of "The World's Most Compact Life Vest-"The Swimmer's Safety Belt ." -
First Ever U.S. Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for Boaters AND
Swimmers!" |
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Yankee Clipper Art: Sailboat
art, nautical prints, personalized drawings of sailboats and other
vessels. |
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 | Sailor Tailor- We
do custom canvas for sail boats, including Custom sail covers, jib bags,
tiller covers, winch covers, etc. |
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tide clock the tide at a glance.
Synchronized to the moons daily cycle, the tide clock provides an innovative
and convenient guide to tides. Simply set to your marina or favourite
sailing venue and your away! |
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 | MightyGPS.com
delivers best of breed GPS navigation solutions and maps for your sailing adventures. We
provide complete solutions at prices below the manufacturer's suggested retail pricing. |
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 | YourEQ features Ritchie
Navigation Compasses for the Outdoor Enthusiast |
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 | Quality Boat Lifts-
they make stainless and aluminum lifts to keep your boat out of the water when you're not
using it. |
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 | Decal Factory designs
an produces high quality custom and stock business and hobby decals, labels, banners, posters, stickers and signs. Serving the boating industry and boater enthusiasts since 1983. |
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An interesting
collection of maritime art and other items |
Clothing, jewelry, bags, personal items, and foul weather
gear specialists:
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 | Authentic Boating USA - Signature apparel gear for the boating, fishing & sailing
enthusiast. Award-winning boating BBQ sauces, beach & picnic items. |
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www.keelgear.com " We supply
great handmade sailcloth bags from sailmakers in New England." |
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 | Nauti gear -bags are handcrafted with incredibly tough, recycled sailcloth
personally
selected
from Americas Cup boats, Maxi yachts and high performance racing boats from
around the world "My
sister and I make cool stuff from sails, mostly authentic racing sails" |
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 | Legendary Conch Horns
Most unusual sea gift in 100 years !
Carried by sailors throughout the world for centuries......" Unique Traditional
Seafaring Gift and Trophy "
http://www.ConchKing.com |
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Sunglasses and Beyond-
Sports
protective eyewear, sports related sunglasses and military
sunglasses and goggles. |
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 | AllNautical-jewelry, chelsea clocks,
goodies of all kinds |
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 | True Wind - Unique
collection of stylish duffel bags, tote bags and outerwear that are made
from real sailcloth. Individually handcrafted in the USA, our products are
made using traditional sail-making techniques and marine accessories |
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 | Ocean Racing- "we
provide technical gear bags for ocean racers" |
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 | Sailing Shirts Co.
UK - has a wide range of apparel which they will custom print or
embroider with your vessel name or whatever youŽd like. |
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Nostalgic Bay- sells really cool models of sailing ships and boats |
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see also "Tools and Materials" and "Fixing Things" for more chandleries and sources
as of 05/06/05
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