Welcome to Sexton's Chandlery!

Established in 1976 and Family-Owned & Operated for Nearly 50 Years

Q: What the heck is a “chandlery,” anyway?

A: It’s an Old-World term for a store or merchant that sold materials, gear, equipment, and supplies to sea-going ships.

Our Story:

Located in the heart of Portland’s boating hub on Hayden Island, Sexton's Marine Supplies has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly 50 years. We’re a locally owned, family-operated store dedicated to providing top-quality marine supplies and exceptional service.

What We Offer:

Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Boating

Retail Inventory: From last-minute items for a day on the river to routine maintenance and equipment upgrades, we have everything you need. Our extensive inventory and special-order services are designed to meet all your boating needs.

Used Gear Department: Explore our large assortment of clean, organized used boating equipment and hardware. It’s a great way to find high-quality gear at unbeatable prices.

Consignment: We welcome good used boating gear, equipment, and antique or vintage marine items for consignment. If you have items to consign, get in touch with us!

Boat Yard Services:

Tomahawk Boat Works – Your DIY Boat Yard

Looking for a place to work on or store your boat? Tomahawk Boat Works, one of the last remaining DIY boat yards in the area, is now operated by McCuddy’s Marine and shares property with us. For more details, see their contact information below.

Return Policy

Merchandise may be returned, with original packaging, and must be accompanied by this receipt. New items can be returned within 30 days, used gear can be returned within 7 days, and special orders can be returned on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information:

Sexton’s Chandlery, Inc.           Tomahawk Boat Works (McCuddy's)

                 Store                                              DIY & Storage yard

303 NE Tomahawk Island Drive                                  303 NE Tomahawk Island Drive

Portland, OR 97217                                                      Portland, OR 97217

Phone: (503) 289-9358                                                Phone: (503) 706-9307

FAX:      (503) 289-3119                                                      

Google Maps Link: Find Sexton's Chandlery

Latitude: 45 degrees, 36.3 minutes  North.          Longitude: 122 degrees, 39.7 minutes  West.

Take the Hayden Island exit #308 (Jantzen Beach exit) off of I-5 and go east (opposite side of the freeway from the mall), on Tomahawk Island Drive, 1 mile east of the Chevron.