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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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