For the most part, Ive had very good luck buying boat stuff on EBay. For example, last week I exchanged Emails on the list about using a Harken 2145-57 flip-flop block for my roller furling lead. List from Harken is $279, and they are $274 from West Marine. The other lister had bought his for something like $160 at wholesale. I just received the one I bought on EBay from a source in Annapolis for $129 plus $9,99 shipping.
In another example, I bought a new Kuuma 6 gallon water heater for $175. I could have gotten it wholesale through a local friend in the boat repair business for $221. List is over $300. Other examples: Blue Sea 7610 ACR for $72 vs WM price of $99. Three Blue Sea circuit breakers for $13 from a dealer in Florida vs $24.99 at WM. A LinkLite battery monitor for $189 from a dealer in Southern California vs $259. Stainless Anchorlift vertical axis 1000w windlass for $450 from a company in Florida that had given up their Anchorlift franchise and was closing out their stock. You sometimes need to shop on EBay for a week or two before you get the best price. And you need to be selective about what you buy, because not every item is a bargain and not every seller is the best. But Ive always found EBay to be a good source for boat stuff at bargain prices. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob Moriarty Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 7:02 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List General Approach to Paying Bottom Dollar on New Boat Stuff For the most part I've resisted spoiling my boat with new things. Ox (née Excaliber) spent a couple of months on the hard in a DIY marina when I bought it/her 7-8 years ago. While there, I was able to buy various must-have things, e.g. thru-hulls, at (near?) wholesale prices through the marina (Green Cove Springs, FL). If one were buying major stuff (e.g. electronics), it would seem worthwhile to take their boat to a cooperating marina (maybe put it on the hard/hill/hearth if necessary) and get everything wholesale through the marina. I know of some folks who get part-time jobs at West Marine to accomplish the same. Bob M Ox 33-1 Jax, FL
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