We opened Largs Chandlers in 1985 in a portable cabin and have grown to be one of the largest chandlery shops in the UK.
We have a reputation for our comprehensive stock of marine equipment, charts and books, enhanced by good technical knowledge. We offer a special order service for non-stock items and enjoy the challenge of sourcing obscure boat hardware!
Our ranges of clothing and accessories include well-known brands of waterproofs, technical clothing, nautically themed casual wear, footwear, luggage and accessories.
...A Marine Warranty Surveyor provides a technical review of the clients documents and procedures. The MWS will typically attend site to oversee and approve operations. The MWS will act on behalf of the underwriters, the assured, the contractors and for selfinsured clients.
...We can help your Engine, Transmission & Propellor selection from more than 50 years experience.
We can match Engine with Gearbox, Sterngear and Propeller for your installation's needs.
We can provide matched packages for power & control to meet your requirements.
Extensive stocks of engines, gearboxes & components are available ready for despatch.
If not stocked we can source through our extensive industry network & connections.
Onsite Machine and Workshop enables custom adaptions to meet your needs.
...Builders of the Suffolk beach punt, a wooden trailable, traditionally rigged boat, based on an old fishing boat design. Repairs and restorations also carried out, most recently the restoration of the steam launch Halcyon.
...Mark McGarry has been involved with sailing yachts and motor boats since an early age with a background of mostly racing, but over the years having cruised UK waters, the Caribbean and Mediterranean. He currently owns and races a Fife one-design and is presently restoring a 16’ open motor launch.
Mark McGarry has now worked for 40 years in the marine trade, 16 years of which was for a large North Wales boatyard, latterly as the yard repair manager, the last 24 years as a full time marine surveyor.
...Lake Engineering ( Poole ) Ltd was established in 1993 as a machine shop to service the needs of the local marine industry.
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