Yacht spares supplier in SA

[Fanie]

Can any one of you pls refer me to a proper somone in SA that sells marine accessories, cleats, hatches, anchors, blocks, ropes etc etc.

Thanks

[tuks]

Central Boating (http://www.centralboating.co.za) are in Cape Town, they are the local agents for alots of products, there is a catalogue on their website but they carry much more than that.

Seaport Supply (http://www.seaport.co.za)
manex power and marine (http://www.manex.co.za)
Texwise (http://www.texwise.co.za) - Strydom park
Boating specialists - Kyalami
BG boats (http://www.bgboats.co.za) manufactures stainless steel stuff locally and is very well priced. They have a good catalogue but they wouldnt sell to me direct.

When time is not an issue i order from Central Boating, but if i am in a hurry Texwise is right by my house. There are many more if you need something specific ask.

Im sure the professionals around here will have cheaper sources for some things

[Fanie]

Thanks Tuks !

Nice links, thanks.

If you need SS stuff welded I may be able to tig it for you. Strydom park is just around the corner from me (Centurion). Drop by when you're in the area, ok, but phone before else I may be out. Directions here
http://www.faze.co.za/RoadMap.html

[tuks]

Thanks for the offer, only about three months ago I had difficulties finding someone to weld chainplates for me. Do you know where I can get 316 SS near by? Im tired of driving to springs to get it.

[Fanie]

VR & Steel 012 804 4603, do all stainless steels round bars sheets... They may also be able to refer you to someone else if they cannot help.

I do very little driving, not with the conditions of our roads and these f speed humps and mini circles. Courier services are not so bad. In most cases it's cheaper to get it couriered than to drive there yourself.

[tuks]

Thanks Next time I will give them a call

[Trevlyns]

Fanie, there used to be a big company called Wilbur Ellis when I was last there some years ago - but a google search turns up nothing associated. They even sponsored the Da Gama yacht race from Durban to PE. I know they had an outlet in Durbs and they had a fantastic catalogue on everything nautical.

[Fanie]

Noted, thanks, will see if they still exist by Monday...;)

[tuks]

The Wilbur Ellis branch in Joburg closed down many years ago, I dont know if it was just that branch or if the whole company closed down.