Marine sources

[Lance Jones]

Obviously Paris Island and San Diego.
Has anyone put together, similar to critical upgrades or 101, a listing of good vendors that we use?
Such as:
Electrical - West Marine, Defender, Genuine, etc.
Cordage - New England Ropes, West Marine etc
Fabric or sewing supplies - Sailrite

[Stu Jackson]

I did one for local sources:

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,1947.0.html

It seems odd in this day and age that folks wouldn't know about suppliers and vendors for marine material.  Google is your friend, as well as asking right here.

I just did some comparison shopping for my galley sink upgrade and for a new macerator pump and came across a few "new to me" places.  I found the lowest price through Google.  Pretty simple really.

[Ron Hill]

Lance : On cordage I'd look at Sampson as their line holds it color - New England does NOT!! Look on line

If you go on line you can beat fabric and thread prices of Sailrite

[Steve Weiss]

In Maine, for general marine supplies I love Hamilton Marine. I also recently found Chase Leavitt in Portland, ME. They seem very good for charts, inflatables and safety equipment. I bought an Achilles dinghy from them, they were a little more expensive than Defender but not too bad. Excellent service though.

[Ron Hill]

Lance : You might also look for cordage at your local sailmaker.  They sometimes have seasonal sales!

Don't forget to go online and look for any of your sailing needs!!

[Lance Jones]

I'm not looking for anything in particular. I just thought it would be nice to have a listing of all the different online sources for sailing equipment. That's why I mentioned Cordage, and other pertinent equipment for sail boats that one might look for.

[Ron Hill]

LANCE : About 12 -15 years ago I published a list of dealer/contractors of the many different system products that are on a C34.  I sent in updates(changed phone #s company mergers) a couple of times.

In many cases I not only listed their telephone number, but their addresses.  It's out there, but people never look at it because the questions on the Message Board are evident that nobody reads it anyway!!  I listed ARC electronics to Zantrex with 4 pages of companies in-between.

Why make another list??  A thought

[Lance Jones]

Ron,
That's my point. You published it YEARS ago. Where is it located? Can you send a link?
IMHO THAT list ought to be as prominant as the 101 title and Mandantory things to do our your boat or it will blow up in the next 10 nanoseconds subjects on the top of the message board.

Many people think that the top level of the message board is fairly static, and in a way, it is. There are some titles that should be reviewed and moved or removed.
As far as parts, wiring, cordage etc. businesses come and go. Also, newbies may not have a clue where to start looking.

Just a thought.

[Ron Hill]

Lance : My updated list is on the computer at home. 

When I get back in mid Oct, I'll send you an updated copy of my contact list!

[Ron Hill]

Most of the "changes" to my list are additions of companies. 

Surprisingly, Most of these companies remain in the same location with the same telephone numbers.

[Lance Jones]

Great! If we can get it posted and editable, we all might find new and less expensive "stuff"!