"JimH" wrote in message
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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.



WM will be on the high side, but they normally have the small hardware in
stock, and better quality stainless than screws than Ace and better
selection. I do shop the net for a lot of items, but WM is still very handy
for the small stuff.