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9th Oct 2026
What Size Mooring Rope Do I Need? Diameter, Length, Material and Spring-Line Guide
The correct mooring rope is selected by more than boat length. Displacement, windage, berth exposur…
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2nd Oct 2026
How to Winterise a Boat Freshwater System: Tanks, Pumps, Calorifiers and Toilets
To winterise a boat freshwater system, turn off heat and power safely, drain the tank and calorifie…
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25th Sep 2026
Can You Paint New Antifoul Over Old Antifoul? Compatibility, Priming and Preparation
You can often apply new antifouling over an existing coating, but only when the old antifoul is sou…
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Sanding & Preparation
Sanding & Preparation
From experience, we all know that the right preparation is one of the most important parts of any job, especially when it comes to boat maintenance. Our range of sanding blocks and steel wool will enable you to professionally prepare the surface before carrying out any maintenance work.
If you cannot find the part you are looking for, our team can source it for you. Give us a call on 01634 295 233 or send us an email.
Why Shop With Pirates Cave Chandlery?
At Pirates Cave, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and fast delivery, which is why we're rated 'Excellent' on reviews.io.
We understand boat maintenance can be tricky. As there's such a huge volume of information available nowadays, it can often be difficult to choose the right product. That's why we aim to offer the best range of boat maintenance equipment that is only sourced from leading brands, so your next boat maintenance job is a successful one.
We're not just online either, our Rochester store is one of the largest chandleries in the UK, with over 10,000 items in stock. Visit us today, we're open 7 days a week!
All of our orders are shipped via our quick and secure, fully tracked service - with most orders shipped the same working day on a next working day service.