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I am investigating the purchase of a retail marine supplies store. Before I decide to jump into a business that necessarily has to compete with Jeff Bezos, I'm trying to learn what I can about shopping habits of boaters.

Where do you like to shop for your boats, boat supplies, etc?

Do you have a favorite marine store?

What do you buy online ... and what will you NEVER buy online?

What other things are nice, if anything, about the marine store you most often frequent?

Any advice welcomed ... helps me with my thinking, helps others with tips on shopping, etc.

Thank you,

Bill

PS: I will visit marine stores within a day's drive ... so let me have some names if you like 'em.