Boat Parts

When looking for specific boat parts on the internet it is important to search around for the best price. The best way to buy boat parts is to go to your local marina and get help from someone who is knowledgeable on the subject.  If you don't know where your local marina is, check your yellow pages or visit www.local.com. When you have a broken part, it is easier to work with someone in person so you can bring in your part and make sure that the replacement you are getting is exactly the same. Working in person is the best way to fix broken parts and the only way to get professional help installing your new boat parts.

Engine parts can usually be bought straight from the manufacturer so be sure to check their web site. Manuals can be found in the same way.  If you’re having trouble locating one, check for maintenance manuals on the internet or ask for them at a marina who will be able to special order one for you.

Boat owners looking to accessorize rather than fix their boat might be interested in boat parts such as boat covers, trailers, anchors, electronics (fish finders, GPS, etc.), bilge pumps, speaker systems, and windshields to name a few. Essential boat parts include but are not limited to a working fire extinguisher, enough life jackets for every person on board, a flare gun, and a high candle-watt flashlight.

Web sites to browse when searching for any type of boat parts include iboat's Marine Megamall (www.iboats.com), Go2Marine (www.go2marine.com), Marine Partfinders (www.marineparts.com), and Boatfix.com (www.boatfix.com). There are many more sites on the internet to help you find deals and sales of parts but this is recommended only if you know exactly what you are looking for and already know what to do with it or how to install it.

Other web sites include: Surplus Unlimited (www.surplusunlimited.com), Boatpartstore.com (www.boatpartstore.com), West Marine (www.westmarine.com), Boaters World (www.boatersworld.com) and Boat Bandit (www.boatbandit.com).