Phoenix of Hamble
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Anyone know if there is a chandlery around the top of the Orwell that stocks electrical bits? (cable, fixings, battery terminals etc).... save me having a wasted trip at the weekend....
Orwell based chandlery
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AliM
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There is a helpful chandler at Suffolk Yacht harbour, and a smaller dinghy-oriented one in one of the villages between Levington and Felixstowe - probably not quite what you want. I haven't tried Ipswich, but there are forumites there who will tell you.
PaulJ
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I am not sure if they have electricky bits but there is a seemingly well stocked swindlery at Fox's Marina. I am not local there but have looked in a couple of times and they do seem to have a pretty extensive stock.
Paul.
Paul.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Thanks Paul,
I'm guessing that my other options besides Foxs are the Chandlers at Haven and at Shotley.... I just wondered if anyone new if any of these (or others) stock electrical bits.... I'm not local, and its a long way to come to find that I cant get my job done through non availability of bits!
I'm guessing that my other options besides Foxs are the Chandlers at Haven and at Shotley.... I just wondered if anyone new if any of these (or others) stock electrical bits.... I'm not local, and its a long way to come to find that I cant get my job done through non availability of bits!
truantagain
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I would definitely recommend Fox's - they do see to stock most things. We are based at Woolverstone, who also has a smaller chandlery that might be able to help. Why not give Fox's a call before you head out - 01473 688431
Cheers
Cheers
Mirelle
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I\'m local
Did the rounds for bits whilst rewiring a few years ago.
Helps if you have a car!
here are your options:
1. Fox's Chandlery at Ipswich. The largest in the area, staff are in my experience experienced and helpful. They have a sizeable electronics section. Start here. They sell a very good and cheap waterproof junction box, and quite a lot of other stuff.
2. Woolverstone Marina, a little further along towards Shotley, but before Pin Mill, have a small chandlery, but if you electrical requirements are engine related Volspec also have a service station there.
3. Suffolk Yacht Harbour (the marina at Levington) have a chandlery which carries some electrical stuff. French Marine Motors have a service depot in the same marina.
4. The "dinghy-related" chandlery is Seamark Nunn in Felixstowe; very good for dinghy jewellery and outboad stuff.
5. If you want an elegant bronze or brass light fitting for a classic, try Classic Marine in Woodbridge.
Did the rounds for bits whilst rewiring a few years ago.
Helps if you have a car!
here are your options:
1. Fox's Chandlery at Ipswich. The largest in the area, staff are in my experience experienced and helpful. They have a sizeable electronics section. Start here. They sell a very good and cheap waterproof junction box, and quite a lot of other stuff.
2. Woolverstone Marina, a little further along towards Shotley, but before Pin Mill, have a small chandlery, but if you electrical requirements are engine related Volspec also have a service station there.
3. Suffolk Yacht Harbour (the marina at Levington) have a chandlery which carries some electrical stuff. French Marine Motors have a service depot in the same marina.
4. The "dinghy-related" chandlery is Seamark Nunn in Felixstowe; very good for dinghy jewellery and outboad stuff.
5. If you want an elegant bronze or brass light fitting for a classic, try Classic Marine in Woodbridge.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: I\'m local
Thanks Mirelle,
Thats just the info I needed..... looks like Fox's will be my best bet... perfect as its only a 5 minutes driving from my boat at Neptune!
Thanks Mirelle,
Thats just the info I needed..... looks like Fox's will be my best bet... perfect as its only a 5 minutes driving from my boat at Neptune!
Mirelle
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Arthur Ransome
Noted your bio. Two local dates to think about, if you have Ransome-type children, as we do, are the Nancy Blackett Trust AGM at Pin Mill SC on the 4th June and the East Coast Old Gaffer's Association Swallows and Amazons weekend at Walton on July 23-34th (3/4 tonners welcome, honest!)
Noted your bio. Two local dates to think about, if you have Ransome-type children, as we do, are the Nancy Blackett Trust AGM at Pin Mill SC on the 4th June and the East Coast Old Gaffer's Association Swallows and Amazons weekend at Walton on July 23-34th (3/4 tonners welcome, honest!)
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: Arthur Ransome
Mirelle,
Thats sounds good.... My nine year old daughter is obsessed with Swallows and Amazons... I am forever finding a copy of one AR book or another hidden under her pillow! (maybe I should get her to read 'We didn't mean to go to sea' before July - I thinks thats set near Walton isn't it?)
I think she secretly sees herself as a bit a Susan!
The old gaffers weekend at Walton sounds particularly fun.....
Mirelle,
Thats sounds good.... My nine year old daughter is obsessed with Swallows and Amazons... I am forever finding a copy of one AR book or another hidden under her pillow! (maybe I should get her to read 'We didn't mean to go to sea' before July - I thinks thats set near Walton isn't it?)
I think she secretly sees herself as a bit a Susan!
The old gaffers weekend at Walton sounds particularly fun.....
Mirelle
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Re: Arthur Ransome
Yes.
The "Nancy Blackett" which is owned by the aforesaid trust and which lives at Woolverstone Marina in the summer, when not away, is the original of the "Goblin", the boat in "We didn't Mean to Go to Sea" (set in Pin Mill and the North Sea) and in "Secret Water" (set in Walton Backwaters).
Yes.
The "Nancy Blackett" which is owned by the aforesaid trust and which lives at Woolverstone Marina in the summer, when not away, is the original of the "Goblin", the boat in "We didn't Mean to Go to Sea" (set in Pin Mill and the North Sea) and in "Secret Water" (set in Walton Backwaters).
Doffy
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Pumpkin marine is at martlesham heath, which is near Lymington
peterb
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Pumpkin marine is at martlesham heath, which is near Lymington
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It's a lot nearer to Levington than it is to Lymington!
Pumpkin marine is at martlesham heath, which is near Lymington
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It's a lot nearer to Levington than it is to Lymington!
davidwf
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pumpkin at Martlesham don't have much in the way of electrical bits, they are extremely helpful and if you rang in advance I'm sure they could get stuff in. Apart from that Foxs is best bet they have a full Ancor rack full of real marine electrical fuse holders, crimp connectors, wire / cable etc.
sailorman
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Seamark Nunn @ Trimley do have a reasonable web site.
Foxs is reasonably well stocked & boast to be the best on the East Coast
Foxs is reasonably well stocked & boast to be the best on the East Coast
homa
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Re
umpkin Marine - where ?
Pumpkin Marine ??
I live in Martlesham and have never heard of this place.
Where exactly is it ?
tx in advance
Homa
umpkin Marine - where ?Pumpkin Marine ??
I live in Martlesham and have never heard of this place.
Where exactly is it ?
tx in advance
Homa
davidwf
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Reumpkin Marine - where ?
On industrial estate virtually opposite the Bowling alley in the small set of industrial units.
umpkin Marine - where ?On industrial estate virtually opposite the Bowling alley in the small set of industrial units.
homa
Member
Reumpkin Marine - where ?
Thanks for that.
I'll have a look when I'm home next
Homa
umpkin Marine - where ?Thanks for that.
I'll have a look when I'm home next
Homa
