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Yacht Grot is a marine chandlery and rigging specialist based in Fremantle, Western Australia. The store supplies a broad range of marine products for recreational sailors, commercial vessels and marine trades, and offers custom rope work, rigging and splicing services. An online sailing store complements the physical shop, allowing customers to order supplies nationwide.
Service area: Fremantle, WA
Yacht Grot has operated from Fremantle since 1985, providing marine supplies to both recreational and commercial customers. The shop stocks a wide selection of chandlery items, including ropes, canvas, hardware and safety equipment, catering to sailors, fishermen, powerboaters and larger commercial operations such as ports, defence and oil‑and‑gas projects.
The business offers specialised rigging, rope work and splicing services for a variety of vessels. Services include custom rope splicing, wire‑rope rigging, stainless‑steel wire swaging, halyard and sheet splicing, anchor bridles, tow lines and continuous‑line furlers. Customers can request quotes for bespoke projects, with the rigger capable of handling both recreational and industrial requirements.
In addition to the physical outlet, Yacht Grot runs an e‑commerce platform that allows customers across Australia to purchase marine hardware, ropes, canvas and other supplies directly from the website. The online store extends the reach of the chandlery beyond the local area.
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The store is located at 57 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle WA 6160. Sailors can visit during weekday hours (08:00‑16:59) and Saturday mornings (08:00‑12:30). enquiries are welcomed by phone at 08 9430 6766 or via email at info@yachtgrot.com.au. A contact form on the website also provides a convenient way to request quotes or ask questions.
Yacht Grot supplies products and services to a diverse clientele, including recreational boaters, super‑yacht owners, commercial shipping, marine trades, agriculture, ports and defence sectors. The combination of a well‑stocked chandlery, expert rigging capabilities and an online store makes it a versatile resource for the Western Australian boating community.
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