About Boating Central
## About Boating Central
Boating Central understands that the point of buying gear is to get back on the water. Founded by lifelong sailor Andrew Neilson in 1987, the South Geelong business combines a large online catalogue with practical advice from people who know sailing and powerboats.
## What You’ll Find
- Blocks, clutches, shackles, deck fittings and sail-handling hardware - Rope, Dyneema, splicing gear and rigging components - Anchors, fenders, pumps, plumbing, refrigeration and stoves - VHF, GPS, AIS, instruments, batteries and electrical equipment - PLBs, EPIRBs, PFDs and personal safety gear - Wet-weather clothing, sea boots, thermals and dinghy apparel - Paint, epoxy, antifouling, anodes and maintenance consumables
## Brands Worth Knowing
The range includes Ronstan, Harken, Spinlock, Allen, Robline, Raymarine, Icom, Rocna, Jabsco, RAILBLAZA, Trudesign, Ocean Signal, Gill, Musto, Zhik, Burke and Helly Hansen.
## A Good Place to Look When…
- You are upgrading deck hardware or building a new rope package. - An electronics or safety purchase would benefit from experienced advice. - You need offshore clothing and equipment in the same order as chandlery. - A gradual refit crosses plumbing, electrical, anchoring and maintenance categories.
Shop online, visit South Geelong or call the team for help selecting compatible equipment.
Services and expertise
- Online sailing store
Service area: South Geelong, VIC
Confirm availability, scope and pricing directly with the business before making arrangements.
A closer look
Make your first enquiry useful.
Describe your boat, where it is based and what you need help with. Include a realistic date and ask what information the team needs to assess the job.
Check dispatch timing, freight costs and the returns process for your exact part before ordering.
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