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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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Primers & Undercoats
Boat Primers & Undercoats
Priming is a vital part of your boat maintenance schedule, as antifouling is unlikely to apply properly to the surface of your boat without applying an antifoul primer first - making this an application that can't really be skipped.
Our antifouling primers are only sourced from leading brands including Hempel, International and Seajet, so you can be assured that the primers listed are the best you will find anywhere. If you have any questions about primers, antifouling or anything else, our highly experienced team are here to help.
If you are painting your boat, you might also want to consider adding a layer of antifouling paint to keep your boat looking pristine all year round.
Why Shop With Pirates Cave Chandlery?
Since 1991, we've gained an exceptional reputation - mainly thanks to our excellent customer service and exceptionally fast delivery service, which is why we're rated 'Excellent' on Reviews.io!.
We're not just online either, we're one of the largest bricks and mortar chandleries in the UK, with over 10,000 items in stock. Come and visit our Rochester store today - we're open 7 days a week!
Our customer support team all have extensive marine backgrounds and love sharing their knowledge. You can expect great advice when it comes to deciding on the most appropriate product for you, so if you’re not sure about which primer is most suitable - just ask us, we’re happy to help! Either get in touch with us via email, or give us a call on 01634 295 233, and one of our customer service team will be glad to help out.
All online orders are shipped via our quick and secure, fully-tracked courier service, ensuring that your order is shipped promptly and with the high standards that we strive for from point of purchase all the way through to delivery at your door.