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What is a boat dehumidifier?

1st Dec 2021

As the temperatures fall over winter, keeping mould and mildew away from your boat cabin can become an uphill battle. This is where a dehumidifier comes in. A boat dehumidifier is an indispensable too … Read Full Article

2021 Stock Take Dates

27th Sep 2021

Keeping track of over 10,000 items isn’t the easiest of tasks, so in order to ensure our stock levels are as accurate as possible, our store will be closed to customers on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th Oc … Read Full Article

Pirates Cave Acquires Anode Outlet

1st Sep 2021

Pirates Cave, Kent’s largest chandlery is delighted to announce that it has acquired Anode Outlet, which will continue to trade as usual at anodeoutlet.co.uk.The acquisition will enable Anode Outlet t … Read Full Article

The Ultimate Paddle Board Guide

26th Aug 2021

With both a modern history and ancient comparable activities, paddle boarding in its most modern form can be traced back to Hawaii in the 1940s. As a local Hawaiian surfer started to struggle getting … Read Full Article

We're Back!

11th Apr 2021

After many months of our doors being closed to customers for browsing, we are delighted to confirm we will be reopening our store on Monday 12th April at 9am. We cannot wait to welcome you back into t … Read Full Article

Choosing A Marine Battery Charger

4th Mar 2021

A marine battery charger converts AC power from shore power or a generator into controlled DC power for recharging a boat’s batteries. The charger must match the battery bank’s voltage, ch … Read Full Article

Antifouling An Aluminium Boat

9th Dec 2020

Antifouling a boat with an aluminium hull follows the same process that you would follow when antifouling any other hull. When antifouling aluminium boats, you should select a product that does not co … Read Full Article

How Often Should You Antifoul A Boat?

8th Dec 2020

Antifouling is arguably one of the most important parts of the boat maintenance cycle. Antifoul paint stops barnacles, algae, slime, and other organisms attaching to your hull. If a hull is fouled, yo … Read Full Article

How To Varnish A Boat

24th Nov 2020

Cosmetically appealing decorative woods are a personal favourite of ours on boats. We get asked many a time how to varnish a boat, so let's take a deeper look into the subject. As with anything, varni … Read Full Article

What Are Anodes On A Boat Used For?

3rd Nov 2020

Boat anodes are an essential part of the boat maintenance cycle, as they protect underwater metals from galvanic corrosion. Also known as sacrificial anodes, boat anodes generally come in three metals … Read Full Article

SunSport's Superb Inflatable Dinghies!

3rd Oct 2020

Since first launched, SunSport have had one clear objective – produce top quality inflatables at an affordable price. This is a mission that the brand have stuck to over the years, slowly building up … Read Full Article

How to Antifoul a Fibreglass Boat

16th Sep 2020

The fibreglass boat antifouling process is no different to the process of antifouling a boat with an aluminium or steel hull. The only variable is the antifouling that you use, as different products a … Read Full Article

The Ultimate Life Jacket Guide

9th Jul 2020

As sailors ourselves, we understand how paramount having the best possible safety equipment is. This safety equipment starts with the most important bit of personal equipment of them all, a life jacke … Read Full Article

The Ultimate Inflatable Dinghy Guide

25th Jun 2020

Inflatable dinghies are one of our most popular range of products. So whether you’re looking for an inexpensive way to get out onto the water, after a new inflatable tender for your yacht, or an … Read Full Article

Marine Rope Guide

20th Jun 2020

Rope comes in thousands of different fibres, sizes and colours, so you can be forgiven for being stuck for choice, which is why we’ve created this handy little guide that breaks down each rope f … Read Full Article

Seago Go City Lite 2020 Review

29th Apr 2020

With the nation on lockdown and only one form of public exercise permitted per day, some gorgeous Spring weather provided the perfect opportunity to put Seago’s Go City Lite Electric Folding Bike thro … Read Full Article

Windlass Selection Guide

20th Apr 2020

When retrieving your anchor, the use of a windlass can make things a whole lot easier. A windlass is a mechanical device that holds onto the chain or rope to pull the anchor out of the water, depositi … Read Full Article

WavEco's 2.3 Metre Slatted Floor Inflatable Dinghy

4th Apr 2020

WavEco’s fantastic new inflatable dinghy has just landed in-store, so we thought we’d taken a closer look at it! Size: At 230 centimetres long and 140 centimetres wide, there’s space … Read Full Article

What Are Narrowboat Anodes?

11th Mar 2020

The purpose of a boat anode is to protect underwater metals from galvanic corrosion that occurs when two dissimilar metals are immersed in a conductive solution and are electrically connected. The mos … Read Full Article

5 Mothers Day Nautical Gift Ideas

27th Feb 2020

What should I get my Mother for Mothers Day? A question currently on the lips of thousands. If you need some inspiration, you've come to the right place. Our marketing team have quizzed the mothe … Read Full Article

Pirates Cave Acquires Mailspeed Marine

15th Jan 2020

Pirates Cave, Kent’s largest Chandlery, is pleased to announce it has acquired the brand Mailspeed Marine from Friday Media Group. Included in the acquisition is the website, mailspeedmarine.com, whic … Read Full Article

CHRISTMAS DEAL DAY - THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER!

15th Dec 2019

Our final deal day of 2019 takes place on Thursday 5th December from 9am to 9pm.We’ll have representatives from over fifteen of the industry’s biggest brands all in-store, offering fantastic deals and … Read Full Article

Vesper Cortex - The Future Of VHF

26th Sep 2019

Cortex is the worlds first VHF radio with high speed SOTDMA transponder technology that makes your boat more visible to others. It’s also the worlds most advanced VHF with multi-station wireless touch … Read Full Article

Pirates Cave sponsor Maidstone River Festival return

22nd Jul 2019

Maidstone River Festival is back this Saturday after a break of a few years and we at Pirates Cave are proud to be sponsoring this fantastic event.First established back in 1980, the River Festival is … Read Full Article

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