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A Brief History of West Marine

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Why West Marine?

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West Marine got its start 28 years ago as West Coast Ropes. Our slogan then was, "Top Quality Rope at Factory Prices." As time went on, we saw an opportunity to get involved in marine equipment, so we opened a store in Palo Alto, California which stocked basic boat supplies. Satisfied customers, and their requests, led to a larger, more varied, stock of merchandise, and in time, the number of stores across the country grew to more than 150. Today, West Marine is proud to be recognized as a responsible, customer-friendly supplier and distributor of boating products, and one which continues to strive to offer the best in merchandise, customer satisfaction, and knowledge and understanding of the boating industry. Let us be your boating source! West Marine's Mission is to "supply and service boating related products that offer outstanding value to our customers." That charter is carried out by the three divisions which make up our company today: retail stores, catalog, and wholesale. Through them we offer more than 32,000 products from more than 800 vendors. Our customers include a wide mix of pleasure and commercial boaters involved in virtually every aspect of life on and around the water.

Retail Stores

Our retail locations offer boaters convenient access to both top quality merchandise and expert advice from our staff of knowledgeable associates. A full selection of gear, ranging from the latest in marine electronics to hard-to-find plumbing fittings is available to inspect, compare, and buy. West Marine was the first company in the boating accessory aftermarket to have stores on both coasts (and in the Gulf and Great Lakes areas too!)

Catalog Sales

Those boaters who are too busy, or too far away, to visit our retail locations can get the same fine products and expert technical advice through our catalog sales division. Each year, over four million catalogs provide access to our complete range of marine accessories, clothing, and fittings to our customers worldwide.

Port Supply

Commercial customers involved with every facet of the marine industry, including boat sales, boatbuilding, repairs and maintenance, charter fleets, commercial fishermen, and sailmaking, count on the overnight service and thorough, knowledgeable advice provided by the staff of Port Supply. Products can be delivered in many areas by our efficient van service, or can be picked up in any of our 150+ stores, or can be ordered for shipment by UPS or FedEx.


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West Marine P.O Box 50050 Watsonville, CA 95077-5050 1-800-538-0775