"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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IMO, most serious shopping is now done by catalog. The retail stores,
particularly in smaller communities, primarily exist to sell only the
highest-turnover and convenience items. The WM catalog has 2-3 times
as much stuff listed than you will find stocked in even the largest
stores.


Just for giggles, I just visited West Marine's online store. They didn't
list the type of LED light fixtures I was looking for, but I almost couldn't
resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

Eisboch

On May 19, 9:29 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Chuck Gould" wrote in message

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IMO, most serious shopping is now done by catalog. The retail stores,
particularly in smaller communities, primarily exist to sell only the
highest-turnover and convenience items. The WM catalog has 2-3 times
as much stuff listed than you will find stocked in even the largest
stores.

Just for giggles, I just visited West Marine's online store. They didn't
list the type of LED light fixtures I was looking for, but I almost couldn't
resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

Eisboch

Checking another, competing, catalog source that's even larger than
WM's catalog, I can't find any LED lights listed for what I have the
impression you want to pay.
Lots of LED's available for every imaginable application, but not for
just a few bucks apiece.

While ordering that electrical tape, don't forget to stock up on
"marine" sandpaper. :-)

On Sat, 19 May 2007 12:29:42 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:

Just for giggles, I just visited West Marine's online store. They didn't
list the type of LED light fixtures I was looking for, but I almost couldn't
resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

Don't forget the "special marine" sand paper.

And the "special marine" magazines for the head.

resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out (plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows Marina" at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.



Don't forget the "special marine" sand paper.

And the "special marine" magazines for the head.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...

resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out
(plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows Marina"
at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are
reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.



Next time you're at Lowe's or The Home Depot:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...1029-133-41029

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...

resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl
black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out
(plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows
Marina" at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are
reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.



Next time you're at Lowe's or The Home Depot:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...1029-133-41029

Eisboch


Hey, it is not 'marine rated builders ultra super premium grade' ordinary
plastic adhesive electrical tape!!!!!!

On Sat, 19 May 2007 21:00:29 -0400, "JimH"
wrote:


"Eisboch" wrote in message
m...

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...

resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl
black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out
(plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows
Marina" at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are
reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.

Next time you're at Lowe's or The Home Depot:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...1029-133-41029

Hey, it is not 'marine rated builders ultra super premium grade' ordinary
plastic adhesive electrical tape!!!!!!

Best. Electrical. Tape. Ever.

http://tinyurl.com/228hal

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 19 May 2007 21:00:29 -0400, "JimH"
wrote:


"Eisboch" wrote in message
om...

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...

resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl
black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out
(plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows
Marina" at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are
reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.

Next time you're at Lowe's or The Home Depot:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...1029-133-41029

Hey, it is not 'marine rated builders ultra super premium grade' ordinary
plastic adhesive electrical tape!!!!!!

Best. Electrical. Tape. Ever.

http://tinyurl.com/228hal

He-he-he.

I never had the 'Whatever Is On Sale for $0.50/Roll Inferior Quality Not
Recommended' grade electrical tape fail me.

It is what it is.........what is important is the quality of the electrical
connection, not the tape. ;-)

Best. Electrical. Tape. Ever.

http://tinyurl.com/228hal

That's my $16 roll I bought.

but I can't tell the difference between that and my el-cheapo @ home...

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 19 May 2007 21:00:29 -0400, "JimH"
wrote:


"Eisboch" wrote in message
om...

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...

resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl
black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out
(plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows
Marina" at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are
reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.

Next time you're at Lowe's or The Home Depot:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...1029-133-41029

Hey, it is not 'marine rated builders ultra super premium grade' ordinary
plastic adhesive electrical tape!!!!!!

Best. Electrical. Tape. Ever.

http://tinyurl.com/228hal

For boats PVC tape is better. After you tape it, put a little PVC pipe glue
on the tape, and it will be welded solid and not let any water in. Works as
well as liquid tape on the trailer light connections.