West Marine

aero3113aero3113 Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
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==


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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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 Posts: 8,069 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 Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    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.
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  • IanIan Posts: 3,062 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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

    The Third “B”

    Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club

    https://www.rcyachtclub.com/

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  • echandler1971echandler1971 Posts: 244 ✭✭✭
    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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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    edited May 15
    Look at this:
    West Marine 20% off sale, this polisher is $270:

    But its $260 full price from the Shurhold Website!
    Killin' me...
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  • Rich_Rich_ Posts: 339 ✭✭✭
    You’d be shocked at what their pro account discounts used to be, especially an anything west marine branded
    Rinker sold but still have other boats        Eastern LI, NY
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  • TonyG13TonyG13 Posts: 1,438 ✭✭✭✭
    Love this one. Exact same battery from East Penn. WM versus Sam's Club. Just changed the color of the top side...


    West Marine Group 31 Dual Purpose Marine AGM Battery
    105 Amp Hours
    800 Cold Cranking Amps
    1,000 Marine Cranking Amps
    200 Reserve Minutes
    $335.99
    Price reduced from $419.99


    Sam's Club Duracell AGM Deep Cycle Marine Group Size 31
    105 Amp Hours
    800 Cold Cranking Amps
    1,000 Marine Cranking Amps
    200 Reserve Minutes
    $214.32  (Regular Price!)

    So glad you all pointed me to Sam's Club!
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 15
    @TonyG13 those are the same as Deka batteries. I always had success with them. You can also find them at Blain’s Farm and Fleet if there is one near you. 

    I scored a fan for my land yacht that was 80% off at WM. My daughter will be happy now. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    They've been emailing me all week about their sales.
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  • LaReaLaRea Posts: 8,069 mod

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  • YYZRCYYZRC Posts: 5,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 15
    LaRea said:

                      FLOATS                                     DOES NOT FLOAT                          DOES NOT FLOAT
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
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  • LaReaLaRea Posts: 8,069 mod
    Bwahahaha -- good one!  But the WM screwdriver is on sale for $18.98, plus the 10% member discount, this weekend only.  

    All in good fun.  For real, I want WM to right-size and figure out how to continue.  We need them.  
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    Agreed. 
    2006 342EC - Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI Horizons
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    Officially filed for Chapter 11:
    https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/west-marine-inc-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-in-delaware

    Curious to see what WM looks like when they emerge from this.
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  • Rich_Rich_ Posts: 339 ✭✭✭
    Would be nice if their “pro” prices went back to what they were but doubtful 
    Rinker sold but still have other boats        Eastern LI, NY
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    I just received an email notifying my that my local store is closing.
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  • IanIan Posts: 3,062 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The list of stores that are closing are as follows: 

    West Marine Rochester, Irondequoit, N.Y.

    West Marine North Olmsted, North Olmstead, Ohio

    West Marine Toms River, Toms River, N.J.

    West Marine Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore

    West Marine Vineyard Haven, Vineyard Haven, Mass.

    West Marine Lafayette, Lafayette La.

    West Marine Anderson, Anderson, S.C.

    West Marine Portland, Portland, Maine

    West Marine Port Charlotte, Port Charlotte, Fla.

    West Marine Grand Haven, Grand Haven, Mich.

    West Marine Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.

    West Marine Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, Fla.

    West Marine Palm Coast, Palm Coast, Fla.

    West Marine Reno, Reno, Nev.

    West Marine Raleigh, Raleigh, N.C.

    West Marine Antioch, Pittsburg, Calif.

    West Marine Winter Haven, Winter Haven, Fla.

    West Marine Eatontown, Eatontown, N.J.

    West Marine Osage Beach, Osage Beach, Mo.

    West Marine Bensalem, Bensalem, Penn.

    West Marine Monterey, Monterey Calif.

    West Marine Port Townsend, Port Townsend, Wash.

    West Marine Dog River, Mobile, Ala.

    West Marine Marblehead, Marblehead, Mass.

    West Marine Bellingham, Bellingham, Wash.

    West Marine Winthrop Harbor, Winthrop Harbor, Ill.

    West Marine Fox Lake, Fox Lake, Ill.

    West Marine Fernandina, Fernandina Beach, Fla.

    West Marine Southwest Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Maine

    West Marine Spokane, Spokane, Wash.

    West Marine Watertown, Watertown, N.Y.

    West Marine Murrells Inlet, Murrells Inlet, S.C.

    West Marine Ocean City, Ocean City, Md.

    West Marine Redding, Redding, Calif.

    Wests Marine Bay City, Bay City, Mich.

    West Marine Oriental, Oriental, N.C.

    West Marine Milwaukee, Greenfield, Wis.

    West Marine South Orlando, Orlando, Fla.

    West Marine Savannah, Savannah, Ga.

    West Marine Edgewater, Edgewater, Md.

    West Marine Glen Allen, Glen Allen, Va.

    West Marine Tigard, Tigard, Ore.

    West Marine Port Washington, Port Washington, N.Y.

    West Marine Sandusky, Sandusky, Ohio

    West Marine Everett, Everett, Wash.

    West Marine Chula Vista, Chula Vista, Calif.

    West Marine Venice, Venice, Fla.

    West Marine Petoskey, Petoskey, Mich

    West Marine Port Royal, Port Royal, S.C.

    West Marine Rock Hall, Rock Hall, Md.

    West Marine North Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

    West Marine Oceanside, Oceanside, Calif.

    West Marine Cleveland, Cleveland

    WM Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville, Fla.

    West Marine St. Clair Shores, St. Clair Shores, Mich.

    West Marine Troy, Troy, Mich.

    West Marine Cape May, Cape May, N.J.

    West Marine Bremerton, Bremerton, Wash.

    West Marine Knoxville, Knoxville, Tenn.

    Regards,

    Ian

    The Third “B”

    Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club

    https://www.rcyachtclub.com/

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  • LaReaLaRea Posts: 8,069 mod
    Dang @Dream_Inn - losing the Edgewater store.
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Posts: 7,936 mod
    LaRea said:
    Dang @Dream_Inn - losing the Edgewater store.
    Yeah, not a surprise.  I like the one in bay ridge better anyhow, but edgewater is next to boat. Rock hall will leave that area without much.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    Best I can do is about $3.50
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  • rasburyrasbury Posts: 8,955 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The stores I've been in around central Florida have been good.  They sure have a lot of stuff when you want it now. They just never seem particularly busy..
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  • LaReaLaRea Posts: 8,069 mod
    I visited the Petoskey Michigan store today.  It felt depressing, almost creepy.  Shelves mostly empty, nothing left except special-purpose parts that they just can't sell.  I could not find one single thing to buy -- not sure that has ever happened before!
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  • aero3113aero3113 Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Same here @LaRea , I went to the Patchouge West Marine near my marina to see if I could find the Vacuuflush parts. I walked around and the shelves were empty!
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  • aero3113aero3113 Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
    They were actually a big help though, they researched the parts for me.
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  • Pat310Pat310 Posts: 605 ✭✭✭
    Same here at the Port Washington NY store. Not a single hose clamp for a 3/4 hose the other day

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  • Rich_Rich_ Posts: 339 ✭✭✭
    My closest one is on the chopping block and might even be closed by now. Luckily still have the walk-in storefront for what some may know through mail order as marineengineparts.com
    Rinker sold but still have other boats        Eastern LI, NY
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  • grouch0jrgrouch0jr Posts: 231 ✭✭✭
    edited September 9
    I live pretty close to the storefront for powerboatsupply.com. I've never actually been in, but their prices are good and delivery to me is super fast. It's nice to know that they are nearby if I'm if ever in a pinch. I get all my parts between them and Defender.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Rich_ Lighthouse Marine (Marineengineparts.com) is awesome. We’re very lucky to have them around.
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