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Fox's Chandlery & Marine Store

Deck hardware, safety equipment, marine clothing.

Fox’s Chandlery is your one-stop marine shop and specialist supplier of sailing and  boat parts , chandlery, hardware, clothing and marine electronics. We offer everything you could need to get afloat, from those equipping luxury bluewater yachts for world cruising to dinghy sailors and stand-up paddleboarders on a budget.

Our  marine chandlery  opened its doors over 45 years ago, making it one of the oldest and largest chandlery and marine stores of its kind in the UK. With cover around 7,500 sq ft of retail space, stocking over 10,000 products from all the biggest brands in the marine industry.

We stock every conceivable item of  chandlery  and have a large range of marine clothing, footwear and  safety equipment  as well as electronics. We really do offer something for everyone who enjoys getting out on the water!

Whether you’re fitting out your yacht for the new season and need maintenance products or looking for deck hardware; heading off on a blue water adventure and need a new set of foul weather gear, some deck shoes or a life jacket and EPIRB; or perhaps you’re just starting out in dinghy sailing and need a wetsuit and a buoyancy aid, come and talk to us or give us a call and we can advise you on what equipment you need to get the best out of your time afloat.

Fox's is a magnet for local boat owners and those cruising in the area and visitors are always assured of a very warm welcome, whether they come in just to browse or have a technical problem they need advice on. Our prices are constantly under review and we offer regular promotions to ensure we provide our customers with value for money, all underpinned by great service and technical support. And if you can’t find just what you’re looking for – let us know! We can nearly always source what you need at the right price.

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The uk's leading yacht refit & repair boatyard, independently owned company.

Copyright © 2022. Fox's Chandleries Limited. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number 03914760, our VAT registration is 939 9732 58.

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Fox's Chandlery Fox's Marina The Strand, Ipswich Suffolk, United Kingdom IP2 8SA  01473 688 431

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123 John Doe Street Your Town, YT 12345

Store Hours Sun: Closed Mon-Fri: 9:00 - 17:00 Sat: 10:00 - 13:00

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The UK's Leading Yacht Refit & Repair Boatyard

Established in 1927, Fox’s Marina & Boatyard has some of the most extensive yacht refit and repair facilities , to be found anywhere in the UK.

Located on the East Coast of the UK, in Ipswich, Suffolk, our 15-acre site offers exceptional marina and boatyard services. Fox’s is unique amongst the majority of boatyards in that we provide a complete service in-house, with our own teams of highly skilled engineers and craftsmen, boat handlers, riggers, electricians and fabricators.

Established and respected yacht refit and repair yard

50+ Workforce

Our loyal and highly-skilled team is our greatest asset

30+ Services

Extensive range of services all under one-roof

2000+ Repeat Customers

Customer satisfaction has led to customer loyalty

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WINTER LAY-UP OFFER

S ave on haul, scrub, lay-up & re-launch.

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The complete service for all sailing and motor yachts and commercial craft.

Fox’s Marina & Boatyard is an independently run marina and boatyard located on the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk providing 100 pontoon berths with easy access at all states of the tide, ashore storage for over 200 vessels, extensive on-site yacht repair, refit and maintenance facilities a large chandlery. We offer a secure, friendly facility that’s perfectly equipped to provide all our customers with a first class service, from casual berthing to complete refits .

Skilled, experienced workforce

Our loyal workforce is our greatest asset, allowing us to deliver consistently high standards and the best level of customer care. All project management and communications is handled by hands-on managers with access to the resources offered by our range of on-site departments. This allows us to provide the best advice based on extensive knowledge, and bring innovative solutions with clear and transparent estimates.

Multiple departments under one roof

Complementing our marina , we have extensive boat handling and storage options, large heated workshops and the capability to carry out all work via multiple in house departments. Our skilled teams allow us to offer a wide range of services including workshops specialising in composite repairs and modification; gelcoat repairs and polishing; spray paint application and finishing; traditional timber repairs; joinery and teak deck work; electronic installation and fault finding; marine engineering; stainless fabrication; standing and running rigging; spar supply and maintenance; commercial and workboat services and race preparation and support .

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For further information about any of our marina or boatyard services, or to discuss your refit or repair project in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’d love to hear from you!

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Fox’s Marina portfolio

Take a look at some of the refit and repair projects we have recently undertaken at Fox's Marina & Boatyard. Visit our Portfolio page to view all.

These are just some of the recent projects we have undertaken at Fox’s Marina & Boatyard. This is only a small sample of what we do.

We offer an extensive range of facilities and in-house technical expertise for owners of vessels of more or less every size and type.

At Fox's Marina & Boatyard, customer satisfaction is our ultimate goal and we have built up a loyal and satisfied customer base. See what our customers have to say about the variety of services we have provided for them.

I have worked in the industry for 25 years and have spent time in shipyards all over the world and it’s rare to find such a friendly boatyard. I have been genuinely impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of all the staff at Fox’s

I want to say a big thank you to all the Fox's staff for the excellent service, advise and workmanship, your input has made what seemed to be a big job turn into an easily manageable job and I am forever grateful.