I have found the best deals at the association of owners of my boat model. As well as finding just the right gear at great prices, I get the best advice there.
Next, I always look for sailboat-quality gear made by non-boating gear manufacturers and sold at non-boating retail outlets. I like BoltDepot.com for stainless steel fasteners.
Finally, I typically buy from manufacturers and vendors who have the best description of the solution for whatever problem I'm trying to eliminate. I've gotten great help from all sailing-vendors that I've conversed with. Special kudos to Juan Vallmitjana at Nautos-USA and Tom Luque at MastGates.
Next, I always look for sailboat-quality gear made by non-boating gear manufacturers and sold at non-boating retail outlets. I like BoltDepot.com for stainless steel fasteners.
Finally, I typically buy from manufacturers and vendors who have the best description of the solution for whatever problem I'm trying to eliminate. I've gotten great help from all sailing-vendors that I've conversed with. Special kudos to Juan Vallmitjana at Nautos-USA and Tom Luque at MastGates.
