LH
Larry Hemmerich
Sat, Feb 28, 2009 2:12 PM
Yesterday, Feb 27th this sports fisher passed us from behind with no warning
so close that his 5-6 foot wake almost caused major injury and damage. We
were in Hawks Channel south of Miami
I assume he is heading to Marathon or Key West. If you see the boat & can
identify the name I would appreciate the name & hailing port. None of the
photos shows any markings.
This Captain has no regard for others in the channel. This is one of the few
time I thought we might broach.
Larry
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Yesterday, Feb 27th this sports fisher passed us from behind with no warning
so close that his 5-6 foot wake almost caused major injury and damage. We
were in Hawks Channel south of Miami
I assume he is heading to Marathon or Key West. If you see the boat & can
identify the name I would appreciate the name & hailing port. None of the
photos shows any markings.
This Captain has no regard for others in the channel. This is one of the few
time I thought we might broach.
Larry
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ME
Mike Eedy
Sat, Feb 28, 2009 2:31 PM
Good morning Larry,
Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
or another photo website and post the link
CHeers
Mike Eedy
Good morning Larry,
Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
or another photo website and post the link
CHeers
Mike Eedy
MA
Mark Andrew
Sat, Feb 28, 2009 6:12 PM
"No attachments" is so 'last century," man!"
Aren't there alternatives to the basic listserv that we could migrate to
which would allow for relatively safe attachments? Our conversations could
take on a whole new level if images, spreadsheets, etc, could be attached.
Back in the old days (say, pre 9/11 for some reference point) internet users
were less saavy virus-wise. Nowadays, I'd imagine if you took a survey,
you'd find that almost all users maintain a virus checker, and most
groupware will pre-scan attachments before broadcasting them in a
conversation thread as a double protection measure.
Has migrating the list to a more full-featured platform been considered?
There are probably some real tech-saavy people on this listserv that could
make good suggestions in this regard.
Mark Andrew
"Black River", 56' steel trawler
Holland, MI
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai
.com] On Behalf Of Mike Eedy
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:32 AM
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
Good morning Larry,
Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
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"No attachments" is so 'last century," man!"
Aren't there alternatives to the basic listserv that we could migrate to
which would allow for relatively safe attachments? Our conversations could
take on a whole new level if images, spreadsheets, etc, could be attached.
Back in the old days (say, pre 9/11 for some reference point) internet users
were less saavy virus-wise. Nowadays, I'd imagine if you took a survey,
you'd find that almost all users maintain a virus checker, and most
groupware will pre-scan attachments before broadcasting them in a
conversation thread as a double protection measure.
Has migrating the list to a more full-featured platform been considered?
There are probably some real tech-saavy people on this listserv that could
make good suggestions in this regard.
Mark Andrew
"Black River", 56' steel trawler
Holland, MI
-----Original Message-----
From:
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[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai
.com] On Behalf Of Mike Eedy
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:32 AM
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
Good morning Larry,
Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
or another photo website and post the link
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Anthony Thorne
Sat, Feb 28, 2009 6:22 PM
Oh Lord - the twentieth century is knocking on the door! Don't say a word
about the 21st - too much to take in.
Anthony
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Mark Andrew msandrew@chartermi.netwrote:
"No attachments" is so 'last century," man!"
Aren't there alternatives to the basic listserv that we could migrate to
which would allow for relatively safe attachments? Our conversations could
take on a whole new level if images, spreadsheets, etc, could be attached.
Back in the old days (say, pre 9/11 for some reference point) internet
users
were less saavy virus-wise. Nowadays, I'd imagine if you took a survey,
you'd find that almost all users maintain a virus checker, and most
groupware will pre-scan attachments before broadcasting them in a
conversation thread as a double protection measure.
Has migrating the list to a more full-featured platform been considered?
There are probably some real tech-saavy people on this listserv that could
make good suggestions in this regard.
Mark Andrew
"Black River", 56' steel trawler
Holland, MI
-----Original Message-----
From:
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[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew<trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces%2Bmsandrew>
=chartermi.net@lists.samurai
.com] On Behalf Of Mike Eedy
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:32 AM
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
Good morning Larry,
Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
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Oh Lord - the twentieth century is knocking on the door! Don't say a word
about the 21st - too much to take in.
Anthony
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Mark Andrew <msandrew@chartermi.net>wrote:
> "No attachments" is so 'last century," man!"
>
> Aren't there alternatives to the basic listserv that we could migrate to
> which would allow for relatively safe attachments? Our conversations could
> take on a whole new level if images, spreadsheets, etc, could be attached.
> Back in the old days (say, pre 9/11 for some reference point) internet
> users
> were less saavy virus-wise. Nowadays, I'd imagine if you took a survey,
> you'd find that almost all users maintain a virus checker, and most
> groupware will pre-scan attachments before broadcasting them in a
> conversation thread as a double protection measure.
>
> Has migrating the list to a more full-featured platform been considered?
> There are probably some real tech-saavy people on this listserv that could
> make good suggestions in this regard.
>
> Mark Andrew
> "Black River", 56' steel trawler
> Holland, MI
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai.com
> [mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew<trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces%2Bmsandrew>
> =chartermi.net@lists.samurai
> .com] On Behalf Of Mike Eedy
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:32 AM
> To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
> Subject: Re: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
>
> Good morning Larry,
>
> Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
>
> You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
>
> or another photo website and post the link
>
> CHeers
>
> Mike Eedy
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>
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FT
Frank Timpano
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 12:42 AM
One of the reasons for no attachments is to accommodate limited bandwidth
available to cellular or dial up participants. Links allow them to
participate and download linked files only when interested. There are so
many free places to post files, links make sense. Hyperlinking across the
web IS 21st century!
At 01:12 PM 2/28/2009 -0500, Mark Andrew wrote:
"No attachments" is so 'last century," man!"
Aren't there alternatives to the basic listserv that we could migrate to
which would allow for relatively safe attachments? Our conversations could
take on a whole new level if images, spreadsheets, etc, could be attached.
Back in the old days (say, pre 9/11 for some reference point) internet users
were less saavy virus-wise. Nowadays, I'd imagine if you took a survey,
you'd find that almost all users maintain a virus checker, and most
groupware will pre-scan attachments before broadcasting them in a
conversation thread as a double protection measure.
Has migrating the list to a more full-featured platform been considered?
There are probably some real tech-saavy people on this listserv that could
make good suggestions in this regard.
Mark Andrew
"Black River", 56' steel trawler
Holland, MI
-----Original Message-----
From:
trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai
.com] On Behalf Of Mike Eedy
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:32 AM
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
Good morning Larry,
Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
or another photo website and post the link
CHeers
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One of the reasons for no attachments is to accommodate limited bandwidth
available to cellular or dial up participants. Links allow them to
participate and download linked files only when interested. There are so
many free places to post files, links make sense. Hyperlinking across the
web IS 21st century!
At 01:12 PM 2/28/2009 -0500, Mark Andrew wrote:
>"No attachments" is so 'last century," man!"
>
>Aren't there alternatives to the basic listserv that we could migrate to
>which would allow for relatively safe attachments? Our conversations could
>take on a whole new level if images, spreadsheets, etc, could be attached.
>Back in the old days (say, pre 9/11 for some reference point) internet users
>were less saavy virus-wise. Nowadays, I'd imagine if you took a survey,
>you'd find that almost all users maintain a virus checker, and most
>groupware will pre-scan attachments before broadcasting them in a
>conversation thread as a double protection measure.
>
>Has migrating the list to a more full-featured platform been considered?
>There are probably some real tech-saavy people on this listserv that could
>make good suggestions in this regard.
>
>Mark Andrew
>"Black River", 56' steel trawler
>Holland, MI
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:
>trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai.com
>[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces+msandrew=chartermi.net@lists.samurai
>.com] On Behalf Of Mike Eedy
>Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:32 AM
>To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
>Subject: Re: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
>
>Good morning Larry,
>
>Attachments aren't allowed on the list, so your pictures got stripped.
>
>You'll have to post them somewhere else like:
>
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Trawlerworldlist/
>
>or another photo website and post the link
>
>CHeers
>
>Mike Eedy
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>
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Pascal Gademer
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 3:19 PM
Sportfish? what's new!
I've had a few similar encouters on every run in the ICW... most of them are
inconsiderate. Two of them passed within 50' a few miles from Coinjock...
no warning, they came flying at 20kts, around a bend. Naomi was in the
galley preparing lunch, took an hour to clean the mess. A little while
later, surprise, i see both of them tied up at Coinjock... Told them what i
thought using the hailer, lots of heads turned...
best thing to do is you get damage or injuries, it to call the USCG and
report the incident. If it's just being inconsiderate, then send out a
securite call, describing the boat, location, etc advising others to watch
out for dangerous wake.
pascal
miami, fl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Hemmerich" lhemmerich@knottydog.com
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:12 AM
Subject: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
Yesterday, Feb 27th this sports fisher passed us from behind with no
warning
so close that his 5-6 foot wake almost caused major injury and damage. We
were in Hawks Channel south of Miami
I assume he is heading to Marathon or Key West. If you see the boat & can
identify the name I would appreciate the name & hailing port. None of the
photos shows any markings.
This Captain has no regard for others in the channel. This is one of the
few
time I thought we might broach.
Larry
[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of
IMG_3164.jpg]
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Sportfish? what's new!
I've had a few similar encouters on every run in the ICW... most of them are
inconsiderate. Two of them passed within 50' a few miles from Coinjock...
no warning, they came flying at 20kts, around a bend. Naomi was in the
galley preparing lunch, took an hour to clean the mess. A little while
later, surprise, i see both of them tied up at Coinjock... Told them what i
thought using the hailer, lots of heads turned...
best thing to do is you get damage or injuries, it to call the USCG and
report the incident. If it's just being inconsiderate, then send out a
securite call, describing the boat, location, etc advising others to watch
out for dangerous wake.
pascal
miami, fl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Hemmerich" <lhemmerich@knottydog.com>
To: <trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:12 AM
Subject: T&T: Have you seen this boat?
> Yesterday, Feb 27th this sports fisher passed us from behind with no
> warning
> so close that his 5-6 foot wake almost caused major injury and damage. We
> were in Hawks Channel south of Miami
>
>
>
> I assume he is heading to Marathon or Key West. If you see the boat & can
> identify the name I would appreciate the name & hailing port. None of the
> photos shows any markings.
>
>
>
> This Captain has no regard for others in the channel. This is one of the
> few
> time I thought we might broach.
>
>
>
> Larry
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of
> IMG_3164.jpg]
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of
> IMG_3170.jpg]
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DH
David Hart
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 4:18 PM
While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It is noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a spot check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a place that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he may be the last CEO they will need.
Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are absolutely ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see them go under but they are ridiculous.
I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted and it is only for businesses.
Dave Hart
44' Island Gypsy
Lake Ontario
While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It is noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a spot check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a place that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he may be the last CEO they will need.
Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are absolutely ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see them go under but they are ridiculous.
I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted and it is only for businesses.
Dave Hart
44' Island Gypsy
Lake Ontario
KM
Ken MTBDEMON
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 5:17 PM
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine? I
have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly isn't
a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
Ken
GB 36-267
Coffee Trader II
(For sale)
----- Original Message -----
From: David Hartmailto:davehrt@yahoo.com
To:
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s.samurai.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:18 AM
Subject: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It is
noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a spot
check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a place
that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store
employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he may
be the last CEO they will need.
Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a
quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and
convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are absolutely
ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see
them go under but they are ridiculous.
I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted and
it is only for businesses.
Dave Hart
44' Island Gypsy
Lake Ontario
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So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine? I
have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly isn't
a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
Ken
GB 36-267
Coffee Trader II
(For sale)
----- Original Message -----
From: David Hart<mailto:davehrt@yahoo.com>
To:
trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com<mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering@list
s.samurai.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:18 AM
Subject: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It is
noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a spot
check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a place
that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store
employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he may
be the last CEO they will need.
Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a
quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and
convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are absolutely
ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see
them go under but they are ridiculous.
I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted and
it is only for businesses.
Dave Hart
44' Island Gypsy
Lake Ontario
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Keith
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 5:38 PM
Just search the web. www.defender.com has lots of marine supplies at very
good prices. http://www.bestboatwire.com/ for electrical wire and stuff.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/ for polishes, waxes, fiberglass
stuff, etc. Most web places have things at half the price of Worst Marine.
They are good if you need a small part immediately.
They used to do price matching on Internet prices, but stopped that practice
and that's when I stopped shopping there. If you're lucky enough to be in a
busy marine area, you might be surprised at the marine supplies in Ace
Hardware, Home Depot, etc. The ones around us have lots of marine stuff way
cheaper than WM. Also try to look for chandleries that service the
commercial trade.
-----Original Message-----
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine? I
have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly
isn't
a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
Just search the web. www.defender.com has lots of marine supplies at very
good prices. http://www.bestboatwire.com/ for electrical wire and stuff.
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/ for polishes, waxes, fiberglass
stuff, etc. Most web places have things at half the price of Worst Marine.
They are good if you need a small part immediately.
They used to do price matching on Internet prices, but stopped that practice
and that's when I stopped shopping there. If you're lucky enough to be in a
busy marine area, you might be surprised at the marine supplies in Ace
Hardware, Home Depot, etc. The ones around us have lots of marine stuff way
cheaper than WM. Also try to look for chandleries that service the
commercial trade.
-----Original Message-----
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine? I
have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly
isn't
a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
AT
Anthony Thorne
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 5:43 PM
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine?
I
have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly
isn't
a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
Ken
GB 36-267
Coffee Trader II
(For sale)
----- Original Message -----
From: David Hartmailto:davehrt@yahoo.com
To:
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Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:18 AM
Subject: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It
is
noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a
spot
check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a
place
that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store
employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he
may
be the last CEO they will need.
Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a
quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and
convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are
absolutely
ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see
them go under but they are ridiculous.
I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted
and
it is only for businesses.
Dave Hart
44' Island Gypsy
Lake Ontario
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On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 9:17 AM, Ken MTBDEMON <mtbdemon@msn.com> wrote:
> So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine?
> I
> have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
> people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly
> isn't
> a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
>
> Ken
> GB 36-267
> Coffee Trader II
> (For sale)
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> trawlers-and-trawlering@list
> s.samurai.com>
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> Subject: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
>
>
> While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It
> is
> noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a
> spot
> check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a
> place
> that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store
> employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he
> may
> be the last CEO they will need.
> Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a
> quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
> I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and
> convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are
> absolutely
> ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see
> them go under but they are ridiculous.
> I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted
> and
> it is only for businesses.
>
> Dave Hart
> 44' Island Gypsy
> Lake Ontario
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David Hart
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 5:54 PM
Ken,
I live 5 miles outside a little village of 2000 people. The local ACE hardware
has a Marine section but sometimes his prices are high. I can drive to
Syracuse or Watertown and go to Home Depot, PEP Boys, A book store and Gander
Mountain. With these I have covered many of the things West sells. If I am
buying much I always do an Internet search.
Remember West does not manufacture anything. Anything they sell is sold
someplace also. It can pay to check.
Dave Hart
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine?
I have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly isn't
a
metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
Ken,
I live 5 miles outside a little village of 2000 people. The local ACE hardware
has a Marine section but sometimes his prices are high. I can drive to
Syracuse or Watertown and go to Home Depot, PEP Boys, A book store and Gander
Mountain. With these I have covered many of the things West sells. If I am
buying much I always do an Internet search.
Remember West does not manufacture anything. Anything they sell is sold
someplace also. It can pay to check.
Dave Hart
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine?
I have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly isn't
a
metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
SH
Scott H.E. Welch
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 6:26 PM
So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine? I
have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly
isn't
a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
This is a good question. Here's my two cents, for what it's worth.
First, remember that West (for the most part) resells stuff made by many
manufacturers. Those manufactures sell through many wholesalers, who in turn
sell through local marine stores. Those local marine stores have catalogs
from wholesalers that have everything that West has, and more. When you want
something, the local dealer orders it from the wholesalers, and in the modern
"just in time" world those orders come in a day or two. Plus, it's worth
remembering that the markup in the marine industry is massive - 30 to 50
percent.
When I started to renovate Island Eagle, I knew I would be buying a lot of
stuff, and I was lucky enough to be in a town (Nanaimo, BC) with two good
marine stores plus a West. I went to the closest marine store (Nanaimo Marine
Centre) and told him I'd be spending somewhere north of $50,000 on various
stuff. I further told him that all things being equal, I'd prefer to deal
with a single supplier.
He though about for a bit and offered me the following arrangement:
- I would do all of my buying through him.
- If I found a lower price anywhere, I'd give him the opportunity to match
it.
- Every in-stock item would be an automatic 15% off sticker price (which
still left him with a healthy profit).
- If something was not in stock, he would order it from his wholesaler, it
would be list price (no extra shipping charges), and if I ordered before 3:00
PM have it on the loading dock the next morning before 10:00 AM.
- He'd set up a monthly account so my crew could sign and purchase stuff,
without needing petty cash. I'd pay at the end of the month with a credit
card on file.
- For large ticket items (e.g. electronics, heater, etc.) he'd offer me a
package deal if I brough the full shopping list to him.
In practice, this worked out very, very well. Since they knew I was a
long-term customer, I always received excellent customer service. When I have
had problems, they have always gone to bat for me. When I did need to order
something from another supplier (especially a non-marine supplier) they were
more than happy to have the delivery come to their address, which is way
easier then trying to get UPS to deliver to a boat. Best of all, even though
I am now only spending a few hundred a month, they are still sticking with
the arrangement.
One other interesting side effect of this is that I tend to do my research on
the internet. Often the factory sells direct but they will not reduce their
prices, so they don't compete with their own dealers. Since my dealer will
offer me a discount off list, it's often cheaper through the dealer than
direct. For example, I needed a particular size tank to replace an aging
blackwater tank. I found the exact replacement, it was something like $400
direct from the factory. It took a few days, but my guy was able to call the
factory, become a reseller, and sell the exact same tank to me for $350. Hard
to beat that.
Your mileage may vary, but it's worth asking.
Scott Welch
Product Manager, Open Text Collaboration Solutions Group
www.firstclass.com
905 762 6101
"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn
out." - John Wooden
"Ken MTBDEMON" <mtbdemon@msn.com> writes:
>So, where do people obtain most of the marine supplies if not West Marine? I
>have found certain things on sale for a decent price, but I'm curious where
>people get their marine supplies. I'm in Portland Oregon so it certainly
>isn't
>a metropolis of boating like Seattle, San Diego or anywhere in Florida.
This is a good question. Here's my two cents, for what it's worth.
First, remember that West (for the most part) resells stuff made by many
manufacturers. Those manufactures sell through many wholesalers, who in turn
sell through local marine stores. Those local marine stores have catalogs
from wholesalers that have everything that West has, and more. When you want
something, the local dealer orders it from the wholesalers, and in the modern
"just in time" world those orders come in a day or two. Plus, it's worth
remembering that the markup in the marine industry is massive - 30 to 50
percent.
When I started to renovate Island Eagle, I knew I would be buying a lot of
stuff, and I was lucky enough to be in a town (Nanaimo, BC) with two good
marine stores plus a West. I went to the closest marine store (Nanaimo Marine
Centre) and told him I'd be spending somewhere north of $50,000 on various
stuff. I further told him that all things being equal, I'd prefer to deal
with a single supplier.
He though about for a bit and offered me the following arrangement:
1) I would do all of my buying through him.
2) If I found a lower price anywhere, I'd give him the opportunity to match
it.
3) Every in-stock item would be an automatic 15% off sticker price (which
still left him with a healthy profit).
4) If something was not in stock, he would order it from his wholesaler, it
would be list price (no extra shipping charges), and if I ordered before 3:00
PM have it on the loading dock the next morning before 10:00 AM.
5) He'd set up a monthly account so my crew could sign and purchase stuff,
without needing petty cash. I'd pay at the end of the month with a credit
card on file.
6) For large ticket items (e.g. electronics, heater, etc.) he'd offer me a
package deal if I brough the full shopping list to him.
In practice, this worked out very, very well. Since they knew I was a
long-term customer, I always received excellent customer service. When I have
had problems, they have always gone to bat for me. When I did need to order
something from another supplier (especially a non-marine supplier) they were
more than happy to have the delivery come to their address, which is way
easier then trying to get UPS to deliver to a boat. Best of all, even though
I am now only spending a few hundred a month, they are still sticking with
the arrangement.
One other interesting side effect of this is that I tend to do my research on
the internet. Often the factory sells direct but they will not reduce their
prices, so they don't compete with their own dealers. Since my dealer will
offer me a discount off list, it's often *cheaper* through the dealer than
direct. For example, I needed a particular size tank to replace an aging
blackwater tank. I found the exact replacement, it was something like $400
direct from the factory. It took a few days, but my guy was able to call the
factory, become a reseller, and sell the exact same tank to me for $350. Hard
to beat that.
Your mileage may vary, but it's worth asking.
Scott Welch
Product Manager, Open Text Collaboration Solutions Group
www.firstclass.com
905 762 6101
"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn
out." - John Wooden
RW
Rich Werner
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 6:58 PM
Check out: http://seamar.com/
Their web page is not the greatest, but they carry a large inventory and
prices on items like paint seem to be less expensive than Fisheries and
Supply
Rich
Rich & Laura Werner
GB32-277
Check out: http://seamar.com/
Their web page is not the greatest, but they carry a large inventory and
prices on items like paint seem to be less expensive than Fisheries and
Supply
Rich
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tbehan6468@aol.com
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 7:13 PM
And the 2008 Fisheries Supply?catalog is 1608 pages BIG !
Tim Behan
36' Monk
-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Thorne ajpenn42@gmail.com
To: Ken MTBDEMON mtbdemon@msn.com
Cc: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 12:43 pm
Subject: Re: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
Fisheries in Seattle is usually better than the rest, look at
www.fisheriessupply.com
Anthony
NT42-37
La Paz
And the 2008 Fisheries Supply?catalog is 1608 pages BIG !
Tim Behan
36' Monk
-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Thorne <ajpenn42@gmail.com>
To: Ken MTBDEMON <mtbdemon@msn.com>
Cc: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 12:43 pm
Subject: Re: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
Fisheries in Seattle is usually better than the rest, look at
www.fisheriessupply.com
Anthony
NT42-37
La Paz
CA
Chuck and Susan
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 9:21 PM
We have had the price matched here at the West Marine as recently as two days
ago based on web searches on the Internet so not sure about that comment.
Chuck
To follow our adventures, go to
http://trawler-beach-house.blogspot.com/
http://sea-trek.blogspot.com/
--- On Sun, 3/1/09, Keith keith@anastasia3.com wrote:
They used to do price matching on Internet prices, but stopped that practice
and that's when I stopped shopping there.
We have had the price matched here at the West Marine as recently as two days
ago based on web searches on the Internet so not sure about that comment.
Chuck
To follow our adventures, go to
http://trawler-beach-house.blogspot.com/
http://sea-trek.blogspot.com/
--- On Sun, 3/1/09, Keith <keith@anastasia3.com> wrote:
They used to do price matching on Internet prices, but stopped that practice
and that's when I stopped shopping there.
RR
Ron Rogers
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 10:05 PM
The individual West store manager has a lot of latitude in decision-making.
If he feels that a policy will help his bottom line or customer relations
with a frequent shopper - he/she can do it. My local manager went out of
his way to make good on a Spade anchor which they no longer sold. At first
he was mildly disinterested, but he warmed to the deal and stuck by it. I
had made sure not to interfere with the routine business of this small
store.
Every once and a while, West will have an unexpectedly good price on
something like the Swiss marine knife. But often, you will also find objects
at double the price found elsewhere and the prices of most West-branded
products are just plain silly. BTW, they predicted big changes under the
immediately past president as well. He was supposedly soliciting opinions
and reviewing pricing with an eye to reducing prices - it didn't happen.
There are a bunch of people who are either price insensitive or price
ignorant and West stores are dependent upon them. If that clientele
retrenches in this economy, West will suffer significantly because they have
alienated the knowledgeable cruiser whose volume requires seeking quality
and fair prices.
Ron Rogers
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck and Susan
We have had the price matched here at the West Marine as recently as two
days
ago based on web searches on the Internet so not sure about that comment.
Chuck
The individual West store manager has a lot of latitude in decision-making.
If he feels that a policy will help his bottom line or customer relations
with a frequent shopper - he/she can do it. My local manager went out of
his way to make good on a Spade anchor which they no longer sold. At first
he was mildly disinterested, but he warmed to the deal and stuck by it. I
had made sure not to interfere with the routine business of this small
store.
Every once and a while, West will have an unexpectedly good price on
something like the Swiss marine knife. But often, you will also find objects
at double the price found elsewhere and the prices of most West-branded
products are just plain silly. BTW, they predicted big changes under the
immediately past president as well. He was supposedly soliciting opinions
and reviewing pricing with an eye to reducing prices - it didn't happen.
There are a bunch of people who are either price insensitive or price
ignorant and West stores are dependent upon them. If that clientele
retrenches in this economy, West will suffer significantly because they have
alienated the knowledgeable cruiser whose volume requires seeking quality
and fair prices.
Ron Rogers
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck and Susan
We have had the price matched here at the West Marine as recently as two
days
ago based on web searches on the Internet so not sure about that comment.
Chuck
PE
Paul Esterle
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 11:04 PM
Unfortunately, talking to the store employees is pretty well useless. As
an ex-AM-1, I can tell you that morale is at an all time low. The
managers refer to themselves as "Monkeys with keys" as they have so
little input on the issues. Better to voice your concerns with the upper
management and on forums like this. When I worked at WM (don't any
longer), I saved messages like this, stripped off any identifying
information and regularly posted them to the district manager and
headquarters. Did me (and us) little good. The stress of being a boater
and working at WM was just too much.
Port Supply is no panacea either. I regularly told my PS customers to
check the regular prices, sometimes they were better than the PS ones,
if the item was on sale.
As a result, most boater consider WM the store of last resort. If they
don't have time to get the item at a reasonable price, they are forced
to go to WM. The good news is that the prices have risen to the point
that many Mom and Pop ship's stores are very competitive for those
emergency purchases, so be sure and check them. My last plumbing project
took me trips to three different WM stores and still didn't find all the
bronze parts I needed. One trip to a nearby marina ship's store netted
all the parts, should have gone there first.
Don't even get me started on the WM stocking levels!
Paul Esterle (ex-WM manager and unhappy stockholder)
Freelance Boating Writer
"Capt'n Pauley's Place"
The Virtual Boatyard
www.thevirtualboatyard.com
David Hart wrote:
While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It is noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a spot check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a place that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he may be the last CEO they will need.
Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are absolutely ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see them go under but they are ridiculous.
I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted and it is only for businesses.
Dave Hart
44' Island Gypsy
Lake Ontario
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Unfortunately, talking to the store employees is pretty well useless. As
an ex-AM-1, I can tell you that morale is at an all time low. The
managers refer to themselves as "Monkeys with keys" as they have so
little input on the issues. Better to voice your concerns with the upper
management and on forums like this. When I worked at WM (don't any
longer), I saved messages like this, stripped off any identifying
information and regularly posted them to the district manager and
headquarters. Did me (and us) little good. The stress of being a boater
and working at WM was just too much.
Port Supply is no panacea either. I regularly told my PS customers to
check the regular prices, sometimes they were better than the PS ones,
if the item was on sale.
As a result, most boater consider WM the store of last resort. If they
don't have time to get the item at a reasonable price, they are forced
to go to WM. The good news is that the prices have risen to the point
that many Mom and Pop ship's stores are very competitive for those
emergency purchases, so be sure and check them. My last plumbing project
took me trips to three different WM stores and still didn't find all the
bronze parts I needed. One trip to a nearby marina ship's store netted
all the parts, should have gone there first.
Don't even get me started on the WM stocking levels!
Paul Esterle (ex-WM manager and unhappy stockholder)
Freelance Boating Writer
"Capt'n Pauley's Place"
The Virtual Boatyard
www.thevirtualboatyard.com
David Hart wrote:
> While in the West Marine store yesterday I picked up the 2009 catalog. It is noticeably thinner then the old ones. It is about 600 pages less. Also a spot check of prices shows they have gone up between 5 and 10% not bad for a place that is already tremendously overpriced. I discussed this with the store employee and was told they have a new CEO. With these price increases he may be the last CEO they will need.
> Recently I needed some wax. West was $30 per can Defender was $16 and a quick Google check took me to Amazon where it was $15.
> I told the store employee I expect to pay more for the overhead and convenience of a brick and mortar store but the catalog prices are absolutely ridiculous. I have no idea how the company is doing and I would hate to see them go under but they are ridiculous.
> I asked about Port Supply but was told you have to apply and be accepted and it is only for businesses.
>
> Dave Hart
> 44' Island Gypsy
> Lake Ontario
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Chuck and Susan
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 12:12 AM
Worst Marine has become or source of last resort also. When we have the time
to wait we order on line from Defender or Jamestown or several others. The
prices are usually less than my Port Supply. The store manager here will match
internet prices so I sometimes do order from them although they don't keep it
in stock. I weigh the cost of shipping compared to sales tax and decide which
way to go. Whenever possible I buy from a local marine supply and try to keep
some money in the local economy. Chuck
To follow our adventures, go to
http://trawler-beach-house.blogspot.com/
http://sea-trek.blogspot.com/
Worst Marine has become or source of last resort also. When we have the time
to wait we order on line from Defender or Jamestown or several others. The
prices are usually less than my Port Supply. The store manager here will match
internet prices so I sometimes do order from them although they don't keep it
in stock. I weigh the cost of shipping compared to sales tax and decide which
way to go. Whenever possible I buy from a local marine supply and try to keep
some money in the local economy. Chuck
To follow our adventures, go to
http://trawler-beach-house.blogspot.com/
http://sea-trek.blogspot.com/
JB
Jim Boyd
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 12:40 AM
I just wanted to see if there was a significant difference between WM and
Seamar and I checked on an item I am about to purchase - a RUL20a 1,000 GPH
Bilge pump -
Semar price $36.81 + $8.63 shipping charge - cost is $45.44... waiting a
day or two or three of four for the package to arrive...priceless
WM price $55.84 (page 566 of 2009 catalog) - now add in the 6% sales tax
($3.33) if applicable - ...cost is $59.17
Difference -of $13.73 - Hey - 10 bucks is 10 bucks - but if Chuck is correct
(and he hasn't failed us yet) if WM matches the Semar price get it at WM -
same day - and put the 10 bucks in your pocket
Jim Boyd
"Lark"
42 Californian LRC
-----Original Message-----
From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Rich
Werner
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 1:59 PM
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
Check out: http://seamar.com/
Their web page is not the greatest, but they carry a large inventory and
prices on items like paint seem to be less expensive than Fisheries and
Supply
Rich
Rich & Laura Werner
GB32-277
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I just wanted to see if there was a significant difference between WM and
Seamar and I checked on an item I am about to purchase - a RUL20a 1,000 GPH
Bilge pump -
Semar price $36.81 + $8.63 shipping charge - cost is $45.44... waiting a
day or two or three of four for the package to arrive...priceless
WM price $55.84 (page 566 of 2009 catalog) - now add in the 6% sales tax
($3.33) if applicable - ...cost is $59.17
Difference -of $13.73 - Hey - 10 bucks is 10 bucks - but if Chuck is correct
(and he hasn't failed us yet) if WM matches the Semar price get it at WM -
same day - and put the 10 bucks in your pocket
Jim Boyd
"Lark"
42 Californian LRC
-----Original Message-----
From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Rich
Werner
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 1:59 PM
To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com
Subject: Re: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
Check out: http://seamar.com/
Their web page is not the greatest, but they carry a large inventory and
prices on items like paint seem to be less expensive than Fisheries and
Supply
Rich
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Brent Trathen
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 12:46 AM
When ever I buy something expensive like a chart plotter, I do research on
the web to find the best price and then take it to WM. They always match
the price less shipping. I prefer to buy from them for two reasons. First,
if I have a problem I have a person to confront. Second, I want them to stay
in business so I have a local source for items I need that the local
hardware stores do not stock.
Brent
Anacortes, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Ron
Rogers
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 2:05 PM
To: sea_trek_2000@yahoo.com; 'Trawler and Trawlering'
Subject: Re: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
The individual West store manager has a lot of latitude in decision-making.
If he feels that a policy will help his bottom line or customer relations
with a frequent shopper - he/she can do it. My local manager went out of
his way to make good on a Spade anchor which they no longer sold. At first
he was mildly disinterested, but he warmed to the deal and stuck by it. I
had made sure not to interfere with the routine business of this small
store.
When ever I buy something expensive like a chart plotter, I do research on
the web to find the best price and then take it to WM. They always match
the price less shipping. I prefer to buy from them for two reasons. First,
if I have a problem I have a person to confront. Second, I want them to stay
in business so I have a local source for items I need that the local
hardware stores do not stock.
Brent
Anacortes, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com
[mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of Ron
Rogers
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 2:05 PM
To: sea_trek_2000@yahoo.com; 'Trawler and Trawlering'
Subject: Re: T&T: West Marine 2009 catalog
The individual West store manager has a lot of latitude in decision-making.
If he feels that a policy will help his bottom line or customer relations
with a frequent shopper - he/she can do it. My local manager went out of
his way to make good on a Spade anchor which they no longer sold. At first
he was mildly disinterested, but he warmed to the deal and stuck by it. I
had made sure not to interfere with the routine business of this small
store.
