Fred Chall Marine Supply

What keeps a boat running smoothly through Long Island’s saltwater bays? The answer often starts with a well-stocked marine supply shop—one that carries everything from engine oil to anchor line without sending you on a scavenger hunt across three zip codes. Fred Chall Marine Supply fits that description neatly, offering a practical selection of boating essentials in a town where the docks are never far from the main road.

You’ll find it at 401 S Main St, Freeport, NY 11520, a short walk from the Nautical Mile’s cluster of chandleries and seafood shacks. The store itself is a no-frills operation; think of it as the hardware store of the harbor, where weekend sailors and commercial fishermen alike pick up impellers, zincs, and fenders without fanfare. The neighborhood’s maritime rhythm—tugboat horns, gulls circling the inlet—makes it a logical stop for anyone prepping a vessel for the weekend.

Marine supply stores rarely advertise; word spreads through dock talk and scribbled notes on gas dock receipts. If you’re planning a trip to Fred Chall, jot down (516) 868-0177 before you go—it’s the quickest way to confirm they have that odd-sized hose clamp or the specific antifouling paint your boat needs. No appointment necessary; just bring your shopping list and a tolerance for the briny air that seeps in from the nearby waterfront.

Directions are straightforward: pull up the map here and follow the signs toward Freeport’s southern edge, where the street numbers drop and the water begins to dominate the view.