Defender Outlet Store
Situated in our 120,000-square-foot warehouse, our store has immediate access to our stock of over 85,000 name-brand, first-quality marine products, as well as dozens of Boats and Motors on display.
Please note our store is closed for remodeling until mid-March. Store pick-up is available Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm
Store Pickup Available During Remodel
Pick-up: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Store Pickup: 860-701-3420
Contact Center Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Customer Service: 800-435-7180
Orders: 800-628-8225 or 860-701-3400
All hours are Eastern Time
Find the Brands You Want & Trust In Stock at Defender, Earning the Trust of Boaters Since 1938!
Our Warehouse Outlet Store is located at 42 Great Neck Road in Waterford, Connecticut, conveniently located minutes from I-95, midway between New York City and Boston. With over 2,500 boats & motors in stock, Defender is the largest single-location dealer of inflatable boats in North America. Many models are displayed right in the store, and our knowledgeable sales staff can help you pick out your perfect inflatable boat – rigged packages are available for viewing by appointment only.
Directions to the Defender Outlet Store, Warehouse, and Offices
From New York & points West:
Take I-95 North to exit 75 straight onto Post Road/Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 for 3.7 miles. Passing the U.S. Post Office and Silva’s Package Store on the right, turn right at the traffic light onto Avery Lane, and go straight across the next intersection, where Avery Lane becomes Great Neck Rd. Defender Industries headquarters and Warehouse Outlet Store are 1/2 mile on the left.
From Boston & points East:
Take I-95 South to exit 81. Turn left onto Parkway North. At the 2nd traffic light turn left onto Cross Road. Follow Cross Road to the 2nd traffic light, and turn left on Post Road/Route 1. Follow Route 1 for 1.6 miles. Passing the U.S. Post Office and Silva’s Package Store on the right, turn right at the traffic light onto Avery Lane, and go straight across the next intersection, where Avery Lane becomes Great Neck Rd. Defender Industries headquarters and Warehouse Outlet Store are 1/2 mile on the left.
From Worcester & points North:
Take Route 395 South to I-95 South to exit 75. Follow the sign for Post Road/Route 1 North (a left U-turn). Follow Route 1 for 3.7 miles. Passing the U.S. Post Office and Silva’s Package Store on the right, turn right at the traffic light onto Avery Lane, and go straight across the next intersection, where Avery Lane becomes Great Neck Rd. Defender Industries headquarters and Warehouse Outlet Store are 1/2 mile on the left.
From New London Ferry:
Follow Ferry Street across Water St. onto Governor Winthrop Blvd for one block. Turn left at Eugene O’Neill Blvd. Follow Eugene O’Neil Blvd (Eugene O’Neill Blvd becomes Green St.) until Green St. ends. Turn Left on Tilley Street, and travel one short block. Turn right at Bank St. (New London Fire Station will be on your right) Continue onto Boston Post Rd. / US-1 South. Bear left at Rope Ferry Rd. / US Route 156. Turn left at Great Neck Rd. Defender Industries headquarters and Warehouse Outlet Store are 1/2 mile on the left.
Warehouse Position:
N 41° 20.020’ W 72° 08.141’
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Defender provides quality marine supplies, inflatable boats, and outboard motors with competitive prices on the brands you trust.