Re: New to boating
If you're new to boating, some of the popular online marine suppliers are iboats (this website), *********, Defender and West Marine just to name a few (everybody has their favorites).
West Marine also has store locations, so you may want to check to see if there is a location near you, especially if you need something in a hurry. Also check out local marinas the area where you plan to use your boat. You'd be surprised how many stuff a bunch of boating accessories into their small store areas.
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