A family run business founded in 1969.  Our marina/boatyard www.avonmarina.com is located on the Waterloo Stream off the River Avon and is a short distance to Christchurch Town Centre and approximately 1.5 miles into Christchurch Bay.

As well as all general boat repairs and servicing, moorings and storage, we are main Dealers for Quicksilver GRP boats from open, cabin, cruiser to pilothouses, Zodiac ribs, Takacat inflatables and the all new River Boats.

Our workshop staff are all qualified NVQ Marine Engineers and attend updated courses on a regular basis.

We are main Dealers for Mariner / Mercury / Verado / Suzuki / Epropulsion / LEHR Outboards,  MerCruiser Sterndrives, and Yanmar Marine Diesel Inboards.  Plus we have a special online website to supply genuine marine spare parts, www.ribsmarineparts.co.uk

Our Brokerage side specializes in all Ribs, Fish and Power Boats up to 40ft and we are listed on all major specialist Brokerage Websites.

Ribs Marine Chandlery is your one-stop marine shop and specialist supplier of boat parts, chandlery, hardware, clothing and marine electronics. We offer everything you need to get afloat, from those equipping luxury boats for world cruising to dinghy sailors and stand-up paddleboarders on a budget.

Whether you’re fitting out your boat for the new season and need maintenance products or heading off on a water adventure and need a new set of life jackets or some deck shoes or perhaps you’re just starting out in boating and need advice. Come and talk to us or give us a call and we can advise you on what equipment you need to get the best out of your time on the water.