Who has the best deals?

(freshtracks) · (freshtracks) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 03-15-2006, 10:30 PM

Where do you all buy your accessories for riding and for the boat? Things like boat bumpers and dock ropes, etc..
Which online store has the best deals, etc. I've seen good deals on ebay but would like some more info.Thanks.

(crowmobe540) · (crowmobe540) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 03-16-2006, 6:30 AM

West Marine

(twitch) · (twitch) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 03-16-2006, 6:57 AM

Local Shop... support the little man

(nauty) · (nauty) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-16-2006, 7:16 AM

In Texas there is a chain of sporting good stores called Academy. Hands down they have the best prices on marine gear ANYWHERE. Here are a couple of random examples:

The same 1200 gph Rule bilge pump that sells at West Marine, Boater's World, and Bass Pro for $49 is only $28 at Academy.

The medium size blue bumpers that are $9.99 and up at the other places are $7 at Academy. Unfortunately, they do not sell anything off of their website. You can only buy in their stores. If you have one near you it would definitely be worth it to check them out.