Marine Paint in the New London CT area

[nutmeg2go]

Anyone know of a good marine supply store (looking for paint) in the New London Norwich CT area? A phone # would be a big help.

Thanks

[Figment]

Well, the kneejerk response is Defender Industries. it's a bit of a haul for me from new haven, but whenever my shopping list adds up to more than $75 or so it's worth it for me to pass 4 other stores on the way. from new london or norwich, I'd think they'd be the no-brainer.

http://www.defenderus.com/welcome.html

but I would kinda assume that you already know about them. have you had a problem with them or something?

[Bruce Hooke]

In my experience, unless you happen to be near one of the good discount places, you will save money by mail ordering paint from someplace like Jamestown Distributors (http://www.jamestowndistributors.com).

[Scott Rosen]

I would suggest ordering your paint from Kirby's in New Bedford. Do a search of the Forum (upper right hand corner) and you'll find lots. http://www.kirbypaint.com/

[nutmeg2go]

Thanks

I discovered Defender Industries on the web. In the past I have ordered from Jamestown distributors, but needed the product today.

They didn't have the gallon I needed, but gave me four quarts at the gallon price. In gratitude, I browsed through the warehouse and left some additional cash there.

Thanks for the help.

[Figment]

now that you know how to find the place (half the battle), keep your ear to the ground. about once a year or so (but it never seems to be at the same TIME of the year) defender has a big tent-sale out in the parking lot, and there are some excellent bargains to be had.