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Best Online Chandlery's in the USA for Boating & Marine Supplies

As a live aboard cruiser being able to buy boating supplies online can be a life saver when something you need isn’t available locally. 


Here’s a look at some of the best online chandlers in the USA that deliver marine supplies straight to your door, including their online reviews and whether they deliver boating products internationally.



West Marine



West Marine is one of the most well known marine supply stores in the United States. With both physical stores and an extensive online selection, they offer everything from repair materials and maintenance supplies to electronics, safety gear (including life jackets), apparel and a full boat accessories catalogue. Their retail prices can be higher than others but they often have sales and have a two tier loyalty rewards program as well.


West Marine ships locally within the US and internationally. Unfortunately I discovered you can’t purchase from them using an Australian bank card regardless of the delivery address, due to a blanket rule West Marine made in response to Australian GST legislation.

Facebook Rating: 68% would recommend (632 reviews)

Yelp Rating: 3.2/5 stars (1574 reviews)


Defender Marine



Defender Marine has been supplying boaters with quality marine gear since it was founded in 1938. They offer competitive pricing on a thousands of products, including safety equipment, bottom paint and navigation tools. Defender is known for its huge sales where customers can score significant discounts, including the annual Warehouse Sale, and have a reward program.


There are localized websites for Canada and the US, but customers in Canada need to pay the duties and taxes on their purchases as it’s coming in from America. Defender doesn’t ship directly anywhere else in the world so if your sailing somewhere like the Caribbean you’ll need to be like us and use a freight forwarder.


Google Reviews: 4/5 stars (394 reviews)

Facebook Rating: 72% would recommend (45 reviews)


Wholesale Marine



Wholesale Marine is an online boat supply store that lives up to its name by offering discount pricing on a wide range of boating essentials. From outboard parts and fishing gear to dock accessories, boat covers, and water sports equipment, they cater to a broad audience of boating enthusiasts. Their fast shipping, sales and clearance deals make them a good option for people looking for a budget friendly marine supplier.


Wholesale Marine ship within the United States and offer international shipping anywhere with a post code.


Google Reviews: 4.3/5 stars (526 reviews)

Shopper Approved: 4.7/5 stars (77,832 reviews)


Jamestown Distributors



Jamestown Distributors specializes in marine paints, adhesives, and woodworking supplies, making it a useful online chandlery for people doing a boat refit or repairs. They have extensive how to guides with over 600 videos on their YouTube channel, JamestownTV, and a series of Project Guides available on their website. As part of their range you’ll see their in-house brand, Total Boat.


Direct shipping is available to most of the United States and if contacted they will ship to Canada too. One of the biggest things impacting their shipping is the fact that many products are considered hazardous goods so are only transported by road.


Facebook Rating: 84% would recommend (213 reviews)


Fisheries Supply



With a physical store in Seattle, Fisheries Supply serves both recreational and commercial boaters with a wide selection of marine hardware, electrical components, and stainless steel rigging supplies. They carry top-tier brands and have a reputation for good service, making them a trusted name among Pacific Northwest sailors and beyond.


Local orders can be processed and shipped through the online checkout but international orders are only possible with pre-approval.


Google Reviews: 4.4/5 stars (540 reviews)

Facebook Rating: 80% would recommend (62 reviews)


Hamilton Marine



Hailing from Maine, Hamilton Marine have a few physical locations as well as the online marine store. They offer a comprehensive selection of commercial grade marine equipment, from ropes and rigging to survival gear, VHF marine radios and lighting solutions. On the deals section of their site you can find the current promotions as well as a section on manufacturer rebates.


Shipping is available within the United States and abroad, with a shipping department on hand to help organize freight. The only things that specially can’t be shipped outside the US as per their shipping policy is hazmat materials.


Facebook Rating: 92% would recommend (224 reviews)

Google Reviews: 4.6/5 stars (424 reviews)


Sailrite



A personal favorite of mine, Sailrite is hands down one of the best suppliers for DIY sail repairs, canvas work and marine upholstery projects. They sell high quality fabric, heavy duty sewing machines, and hardware to help boaters customize their vessels. Their extensive library of instructional videos (over 1000 YouTube videos!) really do make it easy to take on sewing and canvas work, whether you’re repairing a sail, making a bimini top or crafting new cushions.


Sailrite ship around the globe using trusted couriers. I’ve had no issue receiving parcels from them in Australia, the US and even Trinidad.


Google Reviews: 4.7/5 stars (220 reviews)

Shopper Approved: 4.8/5 stars (145,256 reviews)


Marine Parts Source



Marine Parts Source specializes in hard to find engine parts, pumps, and electrical components for boats of all sizes. Their customer service team is known for helping boaters track down specific parts to get your inboard and outboard motors going, making life easier when something breaks.


Marine Parts Source ship within the United States, offering free shipping when a certain amount is spent. They also support international shipping using UPS.


Trustpilot Rating: 4.9/5 stars (12,258 reviews)

Facebook Rating: 96% would recommend (17 reviews)


Fawcett Marine



Based in Annapolis, Fawcett Marine is a well respected marine supplier with a physical shop and online store. They stock a range of high end navigation equipment, rigging supplies, and safety gear, catering to serious sailors and offshore cruisers. They're also an outboard motor servicer and have a range of parts for sale.


Fawcett Marine only deliver within the United States and if you have a foreign bank card you may need to pay by bank transfer instead. Again if you're outside the US, for example the Caribbean, you could use a freight forwarder to handle the international part of the delivery.


Google Reviews: 4.6/5 stars (171 reviews)

Facebook Rating: 88% would recommend (24 reviews)


MAURIPRO Sailing



MAURIPRO specializes in rigging, deck hardware, and sail handling systems, but do sell other sailing equipment as well. They cater to competitive sailors and cruisers alike, and stock a range for brands including Lewmar, Harken, Ronstan, Selden and Venus.


As well as shipping in the US, MAURIPRO also ship internationally and offer some flexibility in which courier they use. This was great for us in Trinidad, where FedEx is the preferred option over UPS.


Trustpilot Rating: 4.4/5 stars (302 reviews)

Google Reviews: 4/5 stars (70 reviews)


Hodges Marine



Hodges Marine is known for competitive pricing on marine electronics, including GPS systems, chart plotters, lights, and fish finders. They offer fast shipping and frequently run discounts, stocking major brands like Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and Furuno.


Hodges Marine ship within the US with free shipping offers, and abroad using FedEx, UPS or USPS. They do warn that all international orders are non-refundable.


Facebook Rating: 86% would recommend (346 reviews)


Final thoughts


Finding the best online boating supplies store can make maintaining, repairing and outfitting your boat much easier. Whether you need essential safety gear, rigging supplies, or advanced electronics, or are looking for cheap online boating supplies, these marine suppliers offer competitive pricing, expert support, and fast delivery to boaters across the USA, and sometimes worldwide. No matter your sailing style or budget, there’s an online store that can meet your needs.

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