West Marine is an absolute last resort... If you look at their catalog prices on sailing hardware, they consistently run 25 -50 percent higher.
I just bought VC-17 from a local supplier for $8 per quart less than West's catalog price.
Ever since Boaters World went out of business, West 's clerical help has developed an "attitude" that they are the only game in town and therefore they can charge uncompetitive prices for their merchandise.
The only time I would even consider using West is when I was desperate for a piece of common hardware on short notice... Then most of the time it was out of stock.
I just bought VC-17 from a local supplier for $8 per quart less than West's catalog price.
Ever since Boaters World went out of business, West 's clerical help has developed an "attitude" that they are the only game in town and therefore they can charge uncompetitive prices for their merchandise.
The only time I would even consider using West is when I was desperate for a piece of common hardware on short notice... Then most of the time it was out of stock.