West Marine

aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,686 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 5 in General Boating Discussions
My local West Marine closed down last season. I just came across this post this morning.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7fjPsFeHe/?igsh=MWEybzloMTh2cnVucQ==


2008 330EC
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,071 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That’s not good. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,022 mod
    The WM stores here in the DC area seem to be in decline, but I think that's because there aren't enough boats here.  Southern Florida is a different story because there are so, many, boats.  WM stores there are all huge and well-stocked. 

    I don't see WM going away, but I'd hate to see them close the stores here.  When you need 'em, you need 'em!  
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Member Posts: 155 ✭✭✭
    I wish they were a bit more competitive. Last summer they changed their rewards program and its just not worth it anymore. I was even able to get some parts shipped overnight from other suppliers cheaper than if I picked up in store at WM.
    2006 342EC - Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI Horizons
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  • IanIan Member Posts: 3,033 ✭✭✭✭
    I have some “inside knowledge” of WM and things have been in a spiral for a few years, especially when the ex CEO of Michaels stepped in and tried to run it like them. Some of their approaches were just plain stupid. I’d say the new CEO with better aligned background used this approach to reorg and come back better.

    Regards,

    Ian

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  • echandler1971echandler1971 Member Posts: 237 ✭✭✭
    They closed Woodbridge NJ and Highlands NJ locs out here. IDK about Eatontown yet.
    Dan of Steel
    '05 Rinker 360 Fiesta Vee
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