Favorite Suppliers

Businesses we like to point sailors toward. Each listing uses the supplier’s own logo and a short description taken from their official site.

Best Full Service Facility and Brokerage

McCotters Marina & Boatyard โ€” Washington, NC

McCotters Marina & Boatyard has provided marina and boatyard services in Washington, NC for over 30 years. Their site describes docks with power, water, and internet, a boatyard for repairs, boat storage, and the ability to sell a boat and buy another without leaving the marina, on the Pamlico River.

Best Rigging and Sailing Hardware

Sailing Services โ€” Miami, FL

Since 1974, Sailing Services in Miami has been a rigging, rope, and hardware specialist. Their rigging shop has provided over 50 years of service to sailors around the world, specializing in standing rigging, running rigging, lifelines, and sailing hardware.

Best Boat Brokerage

McCotters Boat Brokerage โ€” Washington, NC

McCotters Marina is a full service boat yard and marina for both sail and power boaters, with 180 slips, land storage, a canvas shop, a ships store, and a boat brokerage. Their brokerage lists sail and power boats for sale on YachtWorld.

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