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On 20 Apr 2007 09:38:07 -0700, Chuck Gould
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At least out west here, Port Supply is the wholesale arm of West
Marine.
Do you have Port Supply retail stores in NC?


I don't know of any.... and I've been lead to believe that it is no
longer worth the effort to jump through all the hoops to get an
account.

How do their prices compare to West Marine? Same?
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Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

I have found West Marine to normally be on the high side. If I need
something in a hurry I will shop there as there is one just down the street
from my marina. Hardware items like SS screws can be purchased cheaper at
the Ace Hardware store across from West Marine. If I have more time I will
normally buy it off the net from Boaters World, Defender or an endless list
of other web marine stores. Things like bottom paint and batteries are
always purchased locally.