Shopping at Marine Flea Markets
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For many boaters, shopping for boat “stuff” during the off-season is nearly as much fun as a great Saturday afternoon on the water. Just ask my wife, who knows that a quick “visit” to the chandlery never takes me less than an hour.
So we've made a pact she doesn't come with me to West Marine and I don't go with her to the craft store. But the one thing we both like is a bargain, and that's why we both love marine flea markets.
Marine flea markets offer boaters the chance to buy hard-to-find parts and equipment, sometimes at great discounts. What sets them apart is their inventory: scratch-n-dents, one-of-a-kinds, closeouts, over-runs, old used parts, occasional new parts and sometimes new or used boats.
The major flea markets are usually held on an annual basis, and they come in all sizes. Some are small, local events held by an individual marina, while others tie in with a boat show or stand alone as bargain bonanzas that draw thousands.
