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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Looking at 38 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently note the fast delivery times and appreciate the knowledgeable assistance provided by staff members when shopping. Many people find the online platform extremely easy to navigate and praise the wide availability of boating equipment ready for purchase. Some reviewers were not happy with communication issues, noting that emails went unanswered and phone calls were frequently ignored. A few customers also experienced frustrating problems with damaged products arriving or incorrect items being shipped out instead. Others mentioned long dispatch times from the warehouse before orders finally began traveling to their final destinations.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Product collected from Plymouth branch fine. The male employee was very abrupt and generally grumpy though. Poor customer service.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I ordered a dinghy on the 24th July with a delivery address at the marina where my sailboat is moored. The card payment was declined as the delivery address was different from my registered card add... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

After placing and receiving my order although all out ward packaging was fine and intact. One of the products £49.00 worth of 3M Heavy cutting polish had the cap broken and someone at Force 4 Chand... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I used to be a regular customer of this company, but no more. I purchased supposedly "new" auto lifejackets only to discover later that they were 19 months old at the time of purchase. On their f... See more

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Company details

  1. Sailing Store
  2. also in
  3. Safety and Work Wear Store
  4. Tool Store

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With over 40 years of experience, Force 4 Chandlery has built a reputation for offering products hand-picked by sailing enthusiasts for sailing enthusiasts. Our focus is on quality, reliability, and value, ensuring you can equip your boat with confidence. From essential safety gear to specialist equipment, we provide the expertise and selection that sailors trust. Everything on the website can either be found or ordered in our shops in Poole, Cardiff, Plymouth, Chichester, Lymington, Bursledon, Southampton and the Hamble, plus an enormous amount of other chandlery that we all need for our boats!


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3.3

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable and good stock

Helpful, knowledgeable staff who talked me through fitting a new fuel separator. Had all the bits I needed in store too. My favourite shop!

15 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are useless and offer poor customer service

They are useless.
Spoke to someone in Gloucester warehouse as I wanted to a Gill offshore jacker and trousers. Was told I could mix and match sizes and get the sale price. Asked if this would apply if I went to a store and save postage was told yes thats fine.
Little Hitler and Eva Brawn in Plymouth had different ideas. Well done Force4 you ate crap

18 October 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delivery charges absolutely ridiculous…

Delivery charges absolutely ridiculous my own fault for not looking won’t use again

20 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

Appalling customer service. Sold me a product that doesn’t work. I sent 3 emails informing them. Two phone calls on customer service which went to message that weren’t returned. Phoned head office. The voice message said there was no one available. Will get a chargeback but I suggest avoiding like the plague

11 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service From Force4 Chandlery

I ordered a Musto fleece jacket from Force4 Chandlery yesterday . I found the website very easy to navigate and the prices were good value. The ordering process was very expedient. I only opted for standard delivery and incredibly the item arrived today. The item was packaged professionally and addressed correctly. The fleece jacket was nicely folded and is in pristine condition. The fit is perfect and in line with the Musto size guide chart. I won’t hesitate to buy off Force4 in the future. A brilliant experience all round.

6 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order messed up twice and never…

Order messed up twice and never arrived. They blamed fedex but didn’t provide any customer service at all. 5 separate times promised call backs didn’t happen. I wasted hours and had to fight for a refund. They just don’t care. I made a complaint and was promised a callback, guess what….no call back!
Said they’re really busy but you can hear people laughing and messing around in the background.

1 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Faulty goods…delivered, no reply to emails

Ordered a towing ring which when inflated had a leak on the inner seam.
Two unanswered emails so far. Do not order from this shower .
Pathetic company

10 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice

Great advice, had what I needed in stock and a quick response after the order went in. Thanks to Kat. Then to order at 8.30am wed. Morning and received it by 1pm the next day I felt obliged to give a great review. Thanks Force 4

16 July 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Echoing other bad reviews

Echoing other bad reviews, I have phoned (recorded message reply) and Emailed, in order to arrange the return of an unsuitable item. Response - .....................................................NOTHING!

20 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First order and a failed delivery

First order and a failed delivery. Suggest using a different company.

21 June 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Delivery is not fit for purpose

Delivery is not fit for purpose.
I paid £10 for next day delivery and FedEx insist that you stay at home all day between 8am and 6pm to sign for delivery.
Other couriers allow you to waive responsibility and put in a safe place.

19 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't use this company!

Don't use this company! I ordered online, didn't receive anything and after two weeks, I emailed to ask for the tracking number.... no answer. Emailed again... no answer. Then emailed to request a refund... no answer. Then on the 4th week I called them and asked for a refund, which I got. But when I asked if they had received my emails, the answer was "yes". When I asked why they didn't reply, the answer was "well, you have your refund now so it's all sorted isn't it". Wow.... what absolutely abysmal customer service.

13 June 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service & goods not received

9/6/25: I ordered a new ensign on 21/5/25. I received an email saying it was dispatched on 23/5/25, but hasn't as yet reached Royal Mail, even though it was next day delivery! I have written 2 emails, called customer service several times & filled in their online enquiry form. My emails have not been acknowledged, my calls not returned even though they promise to do so. I have paid £69.90 & received nothing, this is fraudulent trading in my book. I've asked for a total refund. Meanwhile, I'm not holding my breath. Just dreadful.
UPDATE: I managed to speak to someone today (10/6/25).... it transpires that the ensign was returned, undelivered & I was given a full refund on 5/6/25!! They said an email had been sent to that effect, but it didn't come to me or my spam box. At least I have my refund, but I will not be using Force 4 again. A shame because in the past they've been very good.

9 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Purchased items and receipt clearly stated they could be returned if not completely satisfied....I emailed asking for some advice and received nothing in reply. I then emailed asking to return the product and received no reply. I then emailed 'returns' and you got it, I received no reply. As per other feedback, very poor customer service.

6 June 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

At the moment very disappointed. 1st June and still in the dark..

At the moment very disappointed because I cannot contact anyone via email or their telephone call back offer.
I ordered a key for my inflatable's valves - not a large purchase but it is holding up a service. First, delivery via FedEx didn't work. Not the fault of Force 4. Our house is 500 years old and still some couriers don't have the common sense to try alternate ways to find us beyond the deficiencies of their Sat Nav.
I did once get through to a helpful lady at Force 4 and I received "my" order by post soon after. The packet said it was the correct part but it is for an 8 slot valve instead of my 6. Yes, I have actually tried it in the valves and it won't even go in to the aperture.
So I have sent an email with a photo and explanation, requesting the correct part. I have sent a reminder email, as I had no response. I have tried to telephone twice more. Although a call back is offered - there seems to be no way to wait to speak to anyone now - I have heard nothing.
I am on the point of giving up and making a key. I don't need a refund. Not likely to use this company again. I used to do but although my order is small beer "For the want of a nail, the battle was lost" as the poem goes.

1 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% Brilliant Service

I ordered 2 small inexpensive somewhat hard to find items - 10 packs of single edge razor blades for paint scrapers - at 13:30 on Friday.
Force4 offered the best price of anybody.
Without specifying any extra cost fast delivery - they arrived at home at 10:15 the next morning, Saturday, delivered by the postman.
Fantastic service and speed of processing the order and delivery.
The items are exactly as I expected.
100% Brilliant!

30 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient service

I ordered a replacement fuel line and primer pump on Friday at 2pm then rang to ask how soon they could deliver the lady was very friendly and professional she didn't make any problems but said at the latest it would be Tuesday she then must have gone off the phone and got straight to sorting it out because it was on my doorstep by 11am the next day Saturday that's fantastic service thanks very much

30 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service and no complaints procedure

Returned goods and still waiting for Liz to refund despite having proof of posting . Going to raise with Ombudsman

16 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible communications from call…

Terrible communications from call centre
Ordered life jacket but wanted delivery address changed as we were in Devon and wanted to pick it up in Plymouth. After two days of emailing and phone calls Megan rang me and stated all sorted she had cancelled fedex and I could call at Plymouth anytime to pick one up. Brilliant I thought but then got automated FedEx daily and eventually notification it had been delivered to my home address 250 miles away. Of course no one in and if it wasn’t for my lovely neighbour who picked it off my doorstep it probably would’ve been nicked. Terrible of force4 to basically give me a pack of lies.

2 May 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor service

Really poor service. New item received faulty, returned 2 weeks ago, return conformed delivered by post office, despite emails with customer service saying would chase, no confirmations, no refunds - seems like a black hole .....
No answer on phone line.
Will now have to start a case with credit card company

28 April 2025
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