Marine Chandlery Testimonials

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21st Dec 2015 From Derek Manning in West Sussex who needed his Anti Seasickness Glasses replacing.

Hi Andy

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30th Sept 2015 From Stuart Spence in Co. Down who needed to update his Raymarine E series plotter to be able to view the current release of Navionics charts.

Dear Andy, the software update compact flash card is enclosed.

Thanks for sending me the update. I put it in the chartplotter on Saturday and it has worked a treat.

Thanks for your help,

Yours sincerely, Stuart Spence

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28th Sept 2015, From Charles Pybus in Maidenhead who found his bi-focal sunnies too powerful and exchanged them.

Re: Gill Bi-focal sunglasses

Hi Andy

Many apologies, a brief conversation with my wife and I found the parcel.  They are perfect, many thanks

Best regards

Charles

On 27 Sep 2015, at 11:32, Storrar Marine <andy@storrarmarine.co.uk> wrote:

Hi Charles, We received your glasses back and sent out replacements by 1^st class post on Wednesday so I’m surprised you haven’t received them yet. Please can you confirm whether they have arrived.

Thanks, Andy

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4th August 2015 from David Hulston who is sailing from Spain to the Canaries. He ordered a C-Map MAX chart when it should have been NT+.

Many thanks for pointing out I ordered the wrong model. Fantastic service.

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27th July 2015 from Allen Brunton who had his mainsail in our sail loft for some repair work.

Thanks Robbie,  I will go and examine the "large inconvenient" parcel that is destroying tidiness of the customer space in the marina office, to see if, as I suspect, it is the offending item; in which case thanks for splendid service yet again.

regards,  Allen

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21st July 2015 from Lucy Peel in Dartmouth who ordered a Seago Ranger 320Airdeck inflatable dinghy.

Dear Andy & Co

Just a quick note to thank you for processing my order so efficiently. From responding to my initial enquiry to the point of receipt, your service was first class!

Kind regards

Lucy

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14th July 2015 from Sharon Seah in New York who orderd 4 x Whale Henderson Watertight Locker Doors.

Hi Andy, It's just been delivered. Thanks for great service!

Sharon

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21st May 2015 From Helmut Klein whose boat is in Nice. He purchased a Seago Ranger inflatable, a Seago ISO liferaft and a Universal Cradle to stow it on the pushpit.

Thank you for your outstanding service.

Regards

Helmut

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8th May 2015 From Clare Gallacher in Donegal who ordered some SeaJet Shogun Antifouling.

Hi Andy

Got the paint! Thanks for a great service, and all the follow-ups.

Have a good weekend.

Thank you

Clare Gallagher

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1st April 2015 from Nick Thwaites in Spain or the Canaries who bought 3 Marinet Mosquito nets for his hatches.

Nets fitted, great service, everything happened perfectly. Why would anyone go anywhere else.

Thanks to you all

Nick

Yacht Krakin

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30 March 2015 From Mark somewhere in the Med.

Hi Andy/Rob, Thanks to your help the mystery of the reverse reading fuel gauge is solved!! I measured the resistance and proved it was the correct value but in reverse. When I dismantled it the rod holding the float had been assembled from the wrong side! 10 mins.... Zero cost!
Thank you!
Mark

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29 March 2015 from Alastair Troup in Devon who sent us two C-Map cards for updating to a different area.

Thanks for the charts; just what I wanted.
Regards,
Alastair Troup

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19 March 2015 From Steve Jones in Dorset whose Imray chart was rather crumpled in transit.

Hi Guys,  Just received a replacement chart this am, in perfect condition!

Thank you very much, a very kind and much appreciated gesture.

regards,  Steve Jones

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17 March 2015 From Richard Sparrow in Kent who ordered a Navionics Platinum Plus chart yesterday for his Raymarine e95 Hybrid Touch Multifunction Display.

Dear Andy Many thanks your email, just before opening it I saw Christopher's saying he had received the Navionics delivery, very impressive service.

I have opened an account as I intend to visit your site before buying anything nautical.

Many thanks again

Best regards

Richard     (Sparrow)

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06 March 2015 From: Mike Downie
To: Storrar Marine
Subject: Re: Top Tips PDF's

That’s brilliant!  Thank you, Claire

Regards, Mike

From: Storrar Marine

Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 12:44 PM

Good morning Mike, Just a quick message to let you know that the first three "Top Tips To Start The Season" articles have been converted to PDF and the last two are due to go up on the site later today. You can find the links and PDF versions here.

I hope you continue to find them useful. If you have any problems or questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks again for your feedback and suggestions.

Kind Regards,

Claire Green

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05/03/2015 From Nicky Hankinson who had our man polish her topsides with the Shurhold polisher.

Thank you for doing Vasa's topsides - they look lovely

Nicki

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02/03/15 from Tamara Hill-Norton in London who ordered a Chart Art print of the Chichester Harbour part of Langstone and Chichester Harbours for her husband's birthday.

He loved it - thank you!

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19-02-15 From Steve Thornley in Colwyn Bay who ordered a Prop Protector Ropecutter.
It has just arrived this morning. Thanks for the very prompt service.

Regards

Steve

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11/02/2015 From Maggie and Ian Grant, somewhere in the Med.

It's great to have a chandler who offers good advice. Thank you very much indeed.

Filters. - were still going for the 230 model and it's the R20TUL complete with see through bowl. THE T stands for 10micron so we'll have two of those and two R20 PUL.(elements only for these last two) The P stands for 30 so once again Storrars come to the rescue.
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03/02/2015 From Christopher Gregg who visited our shop this morning.

Many thanks to Rob Storrar for some great impartial tips and advice this morning. - at marinechandlery.com

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29/01/2015 From Brian Penney, East Sussex

Comment: Ordered Garmin 451 yesterday, delivered this morning (excellent service from interlink).

Very well done.

Thank you

Brian

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11/12/2014 From Derek Read in Derbyshire who ordered a set of Waterline Leather Spreader Boots for Chafe protection.

Hi Andy,

Thank you for your email - I appreciate being kept informed on the progress of my order.  I too thought the postage was on the high side but am impressed at the trouble you have taken on my behalf to refund the 2GBP for me.  You have just risen to the top of my bookmarked list of chandlers. Thank you.

Derek Read.

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27/10/2014 from Terry Carbro in Whitby

Hi Rob,

Just a quick note to say I'm very pleased with the new mainsail you made. I've not had the dubious pleasure of sailing hard on the wind with a double reef - yet - but we came back from Edinburgh in August (on the back end of hurricane Bertha) with a double reef and the sail shape looked good to me (sorry no photos).

Thanks, Terry.

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02/10/2014 From Tom O'Donnell in the west of France who ordered two charts of the Channel Islands and a Tidal Stream Atlas.

Hi, Thanks - orders received.  Excellent service - thank you.

Tom O'Donnell

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28/08/2014 From Stuart Spence in Preston

Hi Andy, Thanks ever so much. Somehow you managed to get both the Mega light (an excellent product) and the toilet seat hinges to me before Friday lunchtime so we were able to show our new anchor light and avoid things falling into the toilet over the bank holiday weekend – fantastic.

Thanks again.

Stuart

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07/08/2014 From Karin Duimel, a visiting Dutch sailor, whose mainsail clew attachment had suffered UV damage. We collected it, did a full repair and delivered it back to the marina the same day.

Dear Rob, We had a perfect sailing day! The main sail was doing fine again. Thanks for helping us so quickly!!

Regards, Karin

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05/07/2014 From Brian Robertson in Aberdeen who ordered an Admiralty Leisure Chart Folio.

Goods arrived. Excellent service as always!

Thanks,
Brian Robertson

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23/06/2014 From the Grants, cruising in Greece who bought some mosquito nets for their hatches.

Once again Storrar Marine come to the rescue.  Thank you very much for your excellent service

Very best regards

Ian and Maggie

On board Tinkerbelle, Preveza (Cleopatra Boat Yard)

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09/05/2014 From Jeroen in Holland who bought a pir of Musto Evolution Performance Trousers.

Hey Andy, The trousers just arrived. Thanks for your reply and fast service!

With best regards,
Met vriendelijke groet,
Jeroen Bootsman

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01/05/2014 From Anatoly in Paris who bought first Musto then Henri Lloyd boots.

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23/04/14 From Bruce Burman, Exmouth. We inadvertently shipped him some polysulphide sealant that was past it's shelf life - oops, not our usual practice!

Hi Andy, I am most grateful for the refund. It is a pleasure to deal with an organization that takes customer relations seriously. I will have no hesitation in doing business with you again and indeed recommending you to our fellow sailors.

Kind regards Bruce Burman

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07/04/2014 from Gavin Sharp, Leigh-on-Sea who bought a C-Map chart. He Asked for NT+, but subsequently advised his plotter was Standard Horizon so we changed it to C-Map MAX.
Wow!
Super service and many thanks.
Gavin

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01/04/2014 From John Lindley in Sunderland who bought an Admiralty chart.

Thank you for a pleasant fast and efficient service.

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10/02/2014 From Kilifi Boatyard, Kenya. They ordered a Sta-Lok fitting last Wednesday which was delivered to Holland Thursday morning so that René Faber could hand carry it back to Kenya.

Hi Andy,

I am back in Kilifi, with the Sta-lok fitting! Well done and thank you.

René

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30/01/2014 From Gordon Woodend in Devon who bought an Oceanair Pleated Shade

Many thanks, good service and competitive price.  Will look at your site for future purchases.

Gordon

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18/12/2013 From Dave Parkinson who needed a sail repair for his Dart 18.

Hi Rob

Been meaning to get round to this for ages, just wanted to say thanks to you and your team for the repairs to my sail, looks great !

Thanks again & have a great Christmas

Dave

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06/11/2013 From James who bought some Universal Stone and Teak Wonder.

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16/10/2013 From Andrew Smith in Glasgow who found his Musto Snug wasn't snug enough.

Hi Andy The XL jacket arrived today. A perfect fit!

Thank you very much indeed for your assistance and for such a quick delivery.

Kind regards

Andrew Smith

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11/10/2013 Tested your rigging out for the first time today Robbie. She was sailing well! Thanks for your help.

Dave

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30/09/2013 From Paul in Lancashire who needed a green tinted Gebo portlight to match his Jeanneau, and had rather a long wait for it over the holiday period.

Thanks Andy, Portlight arrived safe in Spain and is now fitted – we are thrilled with the result.

Thanks again for all your help.

Back to the grindstone today (counting down to our next trip!)

Kind Regards,

Paul Ross
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30/09/2013 From Chris in Galle, Sri Lanka who ordered some Anti-piracy and Maritime Security charts.

Good Morning, Charts received this morning in good order.
Thank You.

Regards,

Chris Bell.
Country Manager - Sri Lanka
Gulf of Aden Group Transits Ltd.
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27/09/2013 Lis Robinson from Hampshire ordered an Optimum Time watch on Tuesday.

Yesterday she discovered it was not working properly: 'All safely received but the watch audio beeps do not seem to be working. I have set the button beeps to on and the alarm noises to on but the watch makes no sound.'
Later yesterday:
'Thank you very much for the prompt response via the manufacturer – we think we have a solution which I will try tonight once I have a small enough screw driver and will let you know!'
Today:
'And wielded the jewellers screw driver last night and now fully functioning with thanks to both your prompt action and the fast response from Optimum – excellent service in any event but really impressive in this day and age!'

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20/09/2013 From Bill Stone in Oxfordshire who bought a couple of CTEK battery chargers.

packaging brilliant

contents ok

stood on my head to fit

works better than original single unit

many thanks

bill stone

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18/09/2013 From Paul Frankcom, Royal Northumberland YC

Hello Rob & Andy

Please pass on much thanks to Claire for the great service last weekend in delivering us a new standard horizon handheld VHF after dropping mine whilst in lumpy seas.

Thanks

Paul

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16/09/2013 From Simon Band in Hexham, replacing a hinge on his toilet.

Thanks Andy I am so impressed at how efficient your site is. I think just post it to me for now, not too sure when I will come over to you, will bring that dinghy when I do.

Simon

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04/09/2013 from Mark Long in Warwickshire

Hi there

Thanks for very speedy delivery of deck shoes - perfect condition as well. Will always get my Orca Bays from you!

Thanks very much for pain-free transaction :)

Mark Long

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28/08/2013 from Clifford Martin, Martin Engineering Supplies Ltd., Ballymena who ordered a Whale pump service kit on 27th.

Received with thanks.

Lightning fast !

Regards

Clifford

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03/08/2013 from James Cotton, Milford Haven who ordered a Standard Horizon Loudhailer (We forgot to send him the flush mount kit - but it turned out he didn't need it so alls well that ends well.)

No problem, it's been great dealing with you, will stop by again next time I need some kit.

Best Regards,

James Cotton

Director

Neyland Yacht Haven Ltd

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22/07/2013 From Michele in Traverse City, Michigan, USA who ordered a Baltic Surf & Turf Quattro Buoyancy Gilet

The package arrived!  It is great!  Thank you!

Michele Bonhag

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21/07/2013 from Dawn Franklyn

Hi Storrar Marine,
Just a quick line to say thanks for your fast & efficient service on Saturday morning.
Our new fridge pump was identified & delivered to the sail training ketch 'Faramir' within half an hour...enabling us to fit it & have working fridges before locking out with our charter party.
Thanks again for the great service,
Dawn Franklyn,
Skipper of Faramir,
The Cirdan Sailing Trust.

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27/06/2013 From Sally Hudson on the Welsh Border who purchased a Jabsco Toilet Fresh kit that could not be installed and had to be returned.

Thank you very much for your excellent customer service. We will certainly bear you in mind when we need further bits for our boat.

Best wishes,

Sally Hudson

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21/06/2013 From Cathy Wang in Reunion who had difficulty getting a replacement part for her Babynova washing machine.

I've just received my program selector, today! At last!!! And good news: it's the correct thing !  I would like to thank you Andy for everything  you did, your professionalism and kindness. THANK YOU ANDY! I hope everything will be ok now but if not you will read me again...

Best regards

Cathy

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02/06/2013 From Peter, RNYC

Your belated news letter which is as usual interesting, it reminded me to thank Rob for a job well done.

Picture the scene, I'd been lucky to bid on 5 rigging screws that was advertised as perfect for sailing on ebay and was very pleased to get them for £25:00 the screws were larger than the old ones that I had fitted as the bottom of the old rigging screws had bent under strain, so the standing rigging had to be shortened. When I phoned yourselves to get a price I was told to bring the rigging into the shop and you could see what was required and give an a fair estimate.

This I did and as luck would have it Rob was available to discuss the matter. On inspection I gave him the new shiny large screws which would be fitted, his face said it all ....... "These are not for sailing but more for a wire fence!" he said, he quickly shot off and came back with the real I am of rigging screws.

"This is what you should be putting on." I looked in disbelief  I really could see the difference, but at £65 to £70 each it was out of the question purchasing 5 of those.

I was starting to go white as the blood drained from my face, as I explained my disappointment to him and why I needed bigger rigging screws. "No you don't, I've an idea" he said as off he went into the stores.

Ten minutes later he returned to the shop front armed with several "half" rigging screws ( The bits that were bent) with a crafty universal joint on one end. All my old rigging screws were up onto the desk and he proceeded to mix and match to make 5 perfectly good screws which cost me a very small amount, magic done !!

What I would like to say is thank you so much for all your effort and understanding the new additions work perfectly, and don't think you know it all as only one man can do that ........

Kind Regards

Peter

"Emma & Kate" RNYC

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01/06/2013 From Trevor Pegg in Tamworth who encountered a problem with a Whale service kit:
Hi Andy
Ref Whale Service repair Kit. I have fitted the kit and it appears to work fine - no leaks!! And the pump is much quieter. It would appear that my engineer had the same problem as you in that un-wittingly he could not get it to tighten up either. Thank you so much for your help.

Marine Chandlery is a gem of a find. Having had problem with a water pump and service kit, nothing was too much trouble to resolve the issue. Everyone is most helpful and informative and will go out of their way to help. I will certainly use them again and have no hesitation in recommending them. A real pleasure to deal with!

Dr Trevor Pegg

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16/04/2013 From Jason Clark  in Italy.

Hi. Many thanks for a superb service, received the map less than 24 hrs after ordering!!! Will definitely recommend to friends.

Kindest Regards.

Samuel "Jason" Clark

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01/03/2013 From Bill Cochrane in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Hi, I received my cooker in record time fitted it today in my camper trailer it all works fine thanks … Cheers Bill

(Good job by FedEx as we only shipped it last Monday)

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08/02/2013 From Dennis Moffett in Co Down, Northern Ireland:

Many thanks for your prompt service. The Lavac kit arrived today and I am delighted with it.

Best regards

Dennis Moffett

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13/01/2013 from Mike Riches in Kent:
Thanks for an excellent service. Last week I ordered a C-Map chart update and received it back in the same week. Throughout, your staff advice was helpful, and the order was trackable on-line, even down to the hour "window" it was delivered. Powered up without problem and all seems well.

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17/12/2012 from Juraj Neuwirth in Prague, Czech Republic, who ordered an Icom M91D Handheld DSC VHF and a SPOT2 Satellite Tracker.

Hi Andy,

I would like to thank you for the delivery and the upgrade. Everything arrived in good condition. Many thanks, Juraj

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05/12/2012

Hi Andy
We'll need another 6 packs of the monel rivets, Holt Marine A390 6mm x 17 mm (1/4 by 11/16 in inches).
We will also need the paste which goes between the stainless steel plate and the aluminium mast to prevent corrosion.
Can you also get and send us an anode:  15 inches by 1.75 inches with 9 inch hole centres.  We cannot get that size here in Trinidad.
Can you please send them to me at the following address;
Linda Lane Thornton
SV Coromandel - Yacht in Transit
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Kind regards to you, Robbie and all the staff - I don't know what we'd do without you!
Love
Linda

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02/11/12

Dear Robbie,

Thank you very much for the refund and for your persistance in chasing it up!  Thanks also for keeping me informed at every step of the way.  The next time I buy a chart (and there will definately be a next time!) I will certainly use your company.

Thanks again,

Claire.

(Claire ordered then cancelled an Admiralty chart as she found they already had it. Her refund was delayed a bit due to a technical issue at Paypal.)

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27/09/2012

Rob,

Simply amaaaazing.  Shows how much I look under the covers!

Many thanks.

Henry

From: robbie@storrarmarine.co.uk
To: henrypottle
Subject: RE: My Address
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012

It’s already on your hatch! Only need two clips (in post tonite) to attach to the elastic for you to tension/fit.

Rob

From: henry pottle
Sent: 27 September 2012
To: Robbie Storrar
Subject: My Address

Dear Rob, My address is

Though you can leave the cover/invoice with the Marina if it's easier as I'm in there two or three times a week.

Sincerely
Henry Pottle

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12/09/2012

Rob, Thank you - and Andy - for your precious help.
Hope to have soon another opportunity to make business again.

All the best,
Érika Nicoletti, D.Sc.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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17/08/2012

Hi, Order Reference: 15172

Thank you for sourcing and delivering my order for Dubarry deckshoes, which arrived on time today, exactly as scheduled. You have set a new standard for me in helpfulness and efficiency, and all at a competitive price.

The shoes fit, have no scuffing or other defect, and are exactly as wanted.

:-)))

Peter Bell
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From Paul Waterman - Whale Pumps Parts and Service Kit

12 July 2012

Good afternoon, just a quick email to say thank you for the great service, my order arrived as time stated and all correct. Would recommend your services.

Many thanks

Regards

Paul

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From Peter Bateman, Kilifi Boatyard, Kenya

23 June 2012 Dear Andy,

After the hiatus of getting that rigging out of your hands, I just wanted to tell you that we  have received the pallet safely.

The rigging is assembled, the mast is up and secure. Your work is really appreciated.

Many thanks

Peter.

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From Nick Barnes in Guernsey who received a faulty SL-300 lifebuoy light - Replaced by Jotron immediately. 28 May 2012

Have posted faulty light back. Replacement one arrived this morning and it works.

Thanks for excellent service.

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Sent: 17 May 2012 15:46

To: RobStorrar

Subject: delivery

Hi Rob / Andy, Thanks, received a load of paint from your internet shop. Just wanted to say I found the service, packaging and delivery FIRST CLASS, Thanks again

Regards

Malcome Collins

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Delivery of an Optimum Time Jumbo watch - here's hoping it brings good results!

From: Andrew Ackroyd

Sent: 08 March 2012 13:21

To: 'Storrar Marine'

Subject: RE: Racing watch.

Just arrived Rob thank you.

Cheers, that would be six wins if I did but fear my run of good luck will end shortly!

Thanks for your help.

Regards.

Andrew Ackroyd

From: Storrar Marine

Sent: 08 March 2012 07:35

To: 'Andrew Ackroyd'

Subject: RE: Racing watch.

Hi, Posted first class yesterday, make sure you win!

Rob

From: Andrew Ackroyd

Sent: 08 March 2012 00:08

Subject: Racing watch.

Dear Rob, How are we doing with the start watch I ordered, Racing Sunday!

Best wishes. Andrew Ackroyd

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From Kilifi Boatyard in Kenya:

Dear Andy, I regret that all too often we forget to commend people for their extremely good service. We have received our urgent rope shipment from you in very good time and all is well.

Thank you very much. Really appreciated.

Kind regards Peter Bateman

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From Catherine Aggleton who had a bit of a problem with her shoes:

Dear Mr Laurence

Thank you very much for organising the replacement of the Orca Bay shoes, it is very much appreciated.  Having had an email from Rob Storrar with the very kind offer of keeping the shoes along with a refund; I declined the offer and returned the shoes to Orca Bay as discussed.  I had a telephone call from Orca Bay to confirm receipt and despatch of the replacement shoes of which I received the following day.  I am extremely impressed by the standard of service, the efficiency and helpfulness I received from Marine Chandlery and Orca Bay.  Thank you for restoring my faith in customer service, it’s very reassuring to know that excellent service still exists.

Many thanks again and long may such excellent service continue.

Kind regards

Catherine Aggleton

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From Suze Watling in Surrey who needed some boots she could not find elsewhere.

Andy, just to say a big thank you - my Musto boots arrived yesterday at the exact time the couriers had said &  they fit perfectly.

thanks for such impressive service

suze watling

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From Mark Dixon who needed to get a job done at the weekend

Andy That is brilliant - thank you!

The stuff has arrived already - can do the full winterisation tomorrow.

Have a great Christmas

Kind regards

Mark

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From Dougie MacDonald who needed something he ordered on Friday for a Saturday delivery.

Hi

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

Thanks very much for your excellent service, I was worried it wouldn't arrive before we were launching, the fact that it did and that you also refunded me (the excess delivery charge), is a very rare quality of service.

You have to be congratulated on the way your business is run.

Many thanks

Dougie MacDonald

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From Mike Stemmer who ordered an O'Neill vest.

Hello, Order # 8040 was received ok this morning.

Very good service.

Many thanks,

Mike Stemmer

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From David Wood who ordered a Rutland 503.

Hello Andy,

Thanks a million for your good services.

I ordered a wind turbine on Wednesday (was actually on the Thursday) - and you delivered it on Friday.

The packaging was very thorough - it took a lot of initiative and time to open it.

Kind regards

David Wood.

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From Angus Nairn of Rib Rescue in Weymouth who ordered a replacement battery for an ICOM handheld VHF.

Received today, many thanks for a brilliantly quick service, much appreciated.

Cheers, Jock

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From David Wolf in West Sussex who ordered a pair or Orca Bay shoes.

Dear Sirs,

My shoes arrived today.

Great quality, great price and wonderful service!!

Thankyou,

David Wolf

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From Sharron England in Preston, Lancs, who ordered a Rutland Regulator overnight.

Thank you for the speedy and excellent service

Sharron

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From David Heritage Racing Yachts in Cowes, who needed a Tacktick wind transmitter in a hurry.

Hi, Thank you! You have really saved our skin over here and we really appreciate it.

Brilliant service! Fia

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From Maarten Mees in Holland: (There's a bit of a Dutch invasion of our waters going on this year - we have already had someone sail over here to Newcastle to collect their order from our shop!)

Dear Andy,

Today I have received the order in perfect condition.

Thanks for the service, it will guarantee a safe crossing to the UK this summer.

Best regards, Maarten Dorhout Mees

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From Brian Daugaard in Denmark

Great Service !!!! I ordered a Rocna anchor 2 days ago, and today it came here to me in Denmark.....I never seen better service....Thanks.

Best regards Brian.

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From www.theshipsmonkey.org

This is not an 'advert' for Storrar Marine but I do want to put on record my deep appreciation of the help that we have had from Rob, Andy and everyone else in preparing Reveller for our trip. We first visited Storrars in our early days of sailing as raw novices knowing very little and over the few short years that we have been sailing Rob and Andy have been an ever reliable source of help and good advice. This was often unconnected to a sale and sometimes even to their detriment when they said "You don't need it" of something we felt we should add to our equipment.

On our journey so far we have called in at several chandlers and they have made us realise how good Storrars are in the service they provide not only in the range of items that they stock but also in the knowledgeable advice available.

Use it or lose it. Give them a visit - you won't regret it.

Ok - maybe it did turn into an advert - but I also feel that it's good advice. 'Nuff said.

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From Kay Paterson in Hong Kong who bought some Lewmar 10" Powergrip winch handles:

The winch handles are gorgeous! We made three guns and second overall in the spring series at Hebe Haven HK and I manged a few extra inches on the halyards with them, made all the difference.

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From Rod Bain in Edinburgh who needed some deck shoes and a pair of boots urgently.

Hi Andy, Just to say thanks for very quick service; the package arrived promptly on Friday morning. Perfect.

Cheerio

Rod

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From the Watkins in Cornwall who ordered a Jabsco Toilet:

Good afternoon. Our order arrived early this morning and Tony wanted to let you know how impressed he was with your quick service and good packaging.

A pat on the back for all involved, thanks.

Regards Pauline Watkins

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From Geoff Hilditch in the Wirral, a Rocna customer.

Good afternoon Andy,

The anchor just arrived by Interlink – very impressed with the service from you and them!

Many thanks, Kind regards Geoff

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From Andy Smith in Stoke on Trent

Dear Andy,

Just recieved the Henri Lloyd Newport Shorts, thank you. Many thanks for the Marine Chandlery cap. I collect caps so it's a welcome addition to my collection...

Best Regards

Andy Smith

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From Giles Passmore on the subject of Harken Balls

Hi Robbie,

Thank you for your efforts.  I have the rods, but I agree with David Lawson about replacing them and the rings as well and so look forward to receiving them in due course.  I do need the balls though, Shirley thinks that this is hilarious!, as quickly as possible.  Once everything is in place we should have the Genoa pirouetting like a ballerina!

On a serious note, many thanks for your very prompt action.  If you are looking for a customer satisfaction quote, I would give it without reservation.

Best wishes to you and Andy

Giles.

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From Neil Rider in Manchester who ordered some antifouling:

Sir, I have just received goods from you less than 24hour from placing the order, well packed and in excellent order “excellent service” thank you.

Regards

Neil Rider

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From Ann Storton in Devon

Dear Andy,

I am really pleased to tell you my new (gorgeous) shoes arrived a few minutes ago!!!

Thank you so much for all your attention and efforts to reach this satisfactory outcome.  I cannot fault you on your service

Wishing you a prosperous and successful Summer

Ann

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From Giovanni Prato in Italy

Hi Andy, the stuffs arrived today and everything is perfect. great. many thanks and see you at the next purchase.

ciao

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From Michael Drekker in Germany, who received a faulty pair of Dubarry shoes.

Andy, no problem, such things can happen. I´m still a fan of Dubarry.....;-)......

If I send the box back to Dubarry, I will also send a brief description why I send the shoes back.

You will also get the receipt by mail or as a copy.

Best regards and thank you for your support. It is really a very good service which is not often in these times.

Michael

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From Emma Hirst in Aberdeenshire

Many thanks for locating the Musto jacket for me. Just wanted to say I am very impressed with the level of service you have provided.

Thanks again

Emma Hirst

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From Joe Lee in the Isle of Man

Hi Robbie, received my parcel this morning .great service.many thanks .

regards Joe Lee.

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From Martyn Letherby in Argyll

Hi, Cradle arrived this morning.

Best price I could find on the net and fast delivery!

Thanks very much.

Martyn

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From Tony Cross in Hampshire

Hello. Thank you for the two pairs of Orca deck shoes I recently ordered.They arrived at 8:30 this morning. Brilliant service !!

Once again, many thanks

Tony Cross

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From Jane Spencer in East Sussex

Just to let you know that my Musto package arrived this afternoon.  All the clothes fit perfectly and I am very pleased with them. Thanks for enclosing a cap with the Musto gear, it was a pleasant surprise and will be very useful.

Thanks also for letting me know about the delivery problems you were experiencing, it was really appreciated.  I will definitely use Marine Chandlery in the future and recommend you to my friends.

Best regards

Jane Spencer

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From Malcolm Somner in West Sussex

Just a quick email to thank you Guys for an unbelievably quick turnaround on the anti-freeze (especially considering the weather conditions up and down the country)…it arrived about half an hour ago which makes it pretty much 24 hours on the dot from the confirmed order. Thanks again, very impressive….and just in time this end!

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From Mario Špehar who ordered a Henri Lloyd Diablo jacket for delivery to Slovenia.

The jacket was delivered today. Thank you a lot for the assistance, will shop again here!

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From Patricia Barclay who ordered a Musto bag. Just to say that the bag arrived yesterday and I've got a very happy birthday boy here today!! Thank you so much for all your help.

Kind regards

Patricia Barclay

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From Ron Hancock who ordered a Lewmar Portlight he planned to take overseas.

Hi  Many thanks for fast delivery item arrived yesterday, excellent service.

Ron

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From Anna Mitchell who ordered a toilet for delivery to Italy.

Thanks very much for prompt service. I look forward to receiving it - and no more blushes!

Best regards,

Anna.

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From Ann Storton in Devon

Brilliant service!

Thank you for my lovely dubarry shoes and for such prompt attention and delivery. They arrived on 27th August as you promised

I will recommend you to friends and use you again.

Ann Storton

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From Robert Darby who recently purchased a Relief Band from us.

The band definitely works. After a short trip from Newcastle to Sunderland I was miserably sick! We decided to order a band.

We then sailed Sunderland – Hartlepool – Whitby – Hartlepool without any sickness. Remarkable!

Thanks again.

Robert Darby

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From Ian H. Hay and Maggie Grant

Good morning from Italy,

Well, Storrars have done it again.   This is just to let you know we are extremely satisfied with our new Smartwave 2400 which you recommended.   The build quality is superb and I'm sure it will last for many a year without any more pumping it up!!!  The colour looks great against the stainless steel davits and we have fitted it so that it attaches to the davits and raises and lowers without any problems.

We fitted a large pad eye at the front and reinforced underneath the front section with 3/4 marine ply after installing an inspection hatch.  The rear end was no problem .  We just fitted once again 2 pad eyes to the rear  transom.  I'm absolutely over the moon and thank you for your good recommendation and service.

My very best regards to you all.

Where would we be without a good Chandlers?????? probably well off!

Ian H. Hay

on board 'Tinkerbelle' Vibo Valentia,  Italy.

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From Philip Aspey, ‘Shahrazad’, Port Napoleon, West Provence, France.

Andy, at Storrar Marine, sorted out all the parts I needed for my (Mercruiser) outdrive legs and sent them to me in the South of France by guaranteed next day delivery. The French engineer told me that the engine parts I needed were no longer available. Andy tracked them down for me and saved me hundreds of pounds.

Best Wishes

Phil Aspey

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From Jonny + Kate Harrison mailto:jksailing@hotmail.co.uk

We have used Storrar Marine for many years both as dinghy racers for our spares and equipment and also when refitting our yacht to embark on a 16,500 mile trip to Australia. The service is always second to none, these guys really know their stuff and give honest and impartial advice. We shopped around for many of our items, Storrar Marine was usually the most competitive on price. We sourced most of our equipment through Storrar Marine, from EPIRBs to Windlasses and sail repairs. The team are excellent at after sales service, helping replace or repair items under warranty for us by liaising with the manufacturers on our behalf. They even sent spare parts to the Canary Islands for us! I could not recommend the team highly enough - I just wish they had a branch in Sydney!

Jonny

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From Ian H. Hay and Maggie Grant

From leaving the West coast of Scotland five years ago and heading into the Mediterranean, one of the most important back ups was to have a sound and reliable Chandler supplier. There has been many times from far afield we have contacted Robbie, Andy and gang and always found them most obliging and their technical advice surpassing local sources. This has given us the assurance to take on many challenges and with good partners like them the horizons are not a problem.

As well as sound advice they have supplied us with the smallest of items to the largest of items, at a good price, a speedy delivery and never let us down once, even when we were desperate for a new fridge. From drawings a new canopy and sun awning were sent out to Italy and the quality was superb and the fitting was spot on.

Mind you its cost me several boxes of chocolate biscuits to keep them sweet.!!!!

I have no doubt that across the Mediterranian and even the world's sea highways Storrars are known. Congratulations to all.

Its all true and all from the heart!!!! Keep it up.

Ian

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A Thank-you letter to "Team Storrar"

We were recommended to come to Storrar Marine many years ago to have a third reef put in a sail for our newly acquired first boat. Then a working jib was made which proved far more efficient than a reefed genoa...  we have returned to you again and again for everything from a shackle through single line reefing system to winches and wind generators and electronics.

Now on our third boat fitting out we realise why.  Why Storrar Marine?

We usually get exactly what we want, and if we ask for something that is inappropriate we get expert advice and are pointed in the right direction. "After-care", (customer service) and attention to detail are top-notch and save us hundreds of pounds and hours of frustration. So for those who say "I can get it cheaper on Ebay", THINK AGAIN, the SERVICE is PRICELESS at STORRARS.

Thank you again,  Daphne and Eric Roberts