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West Marine, the nation’s largest boating retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 17 and confirmed plans to close 59 stores across the country as the company attempts to restructure its operations.
The company submitted its petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, pointing to supply chain disruptions, extreme weather events and a significant shift in consumer behavior as primary drivers of the financial restructuring, according to court records.
West Marine plans to use the bankruptcy process to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt and improve financial flexibility.
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“The actions we are taking today will allow us to optimize our operations and rationalize our footprint, so that we can focus on continuing to serve our customers and community well into the future,” CEO Paulee Day said in a news release.
According to a June 1 court filing, the stores slated for closure are located in 23 states across the U.S.
Those stores include:
- Alabama
- Mobile: 5004 Dauphin Island Pkwy. [West Marine Dog River]
- California
- Chula Vista: 630 Bay Blvd. [West Marine Chula Vista]
- Monterey: 2024 Del Monte Ave. [West Marine Monterey]
- Oceanside: 1719 Oceanside Blvd. [West Marine Oceanside]
- Pittsburg: 4645 Century Blvd. [West Marine Antioch]
- Redding: 2607 Bechelli Lane [West Marine Redding]
- Florida
- Bonita Springs: 28520 Bonita Crossings Blvd. [West Marine Bonita Springs]
- Fernandina Beach: 474347 E. State Road 200 [West Marine Fernandina]
- Jacksonville: 14180 Beach Blvd. [ WM Jacksonville Beach]
- Orlando: 7478 S. Orange Blossom Trl. [West Marine South Orlando]
- Palm Coast: 250 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE [West Marine Palm Coast]
- Port Charlotte: 4265 Tamiami Trail [West Marine Port Charlotte]
- Venice: 1860 Tamiami Trail S [West Marine Venice]
- Winter Haven: 1107 3rd St. SW [West Marine Winter Haven]
- Georgia
- Savannah: 7700 Abercorn St. [West Marine Savannah]
- Illinois
- Fox Lake: 2 W Grand Ave. [West Marine Fox Lake]
- Winthrop Harbor: 1707 7th St. [West Marine Winthrop Harbor]
- Louisiana
- Lafayette: 2668 Johnston St. [West Marine Lafayette]
- Maine
- Portland: 127 Marginal Way [West Marine Portland]
- Southwest Harbor: 11 Apple Lane [West Marine Southwest Harbor]
- Maryland
- Baltimore: 2700 Lighthouse Point E [West Marine Baltimore Harbor]
- Edgewater: 3257 Solomon’s Island Rd. [West Marine Edgewater]
- Ocean City: 12638 Ocean Gateway [West Marine Ocean City]
- Rock Hall: 21386 Rock Hall Ave. [West Marine Rock Hall]
- Massachusetts
- Marblehead: 32 Atlantic Ave. [West Marine Marblehead]
- Vineyard Haven: 52 Beach Rd. [West Marine Vineyard Haven]
- Michigan
- Bay City: 4128 Wilder Rd. [West Marine Bay City]
- Grand Haven: 810 Jackson St. [West Marine Grand Haven]
- Muskegon: 2492 Henry St. [West Marine Muskegon]
- Petoskey: 105 West Mitchell St. [West Marine Petoskey]
- St. Clair Shores: 25050 Jefferson Ave. [West Marine St. Clair Shores]
- Troy: 789 E. Big Beaver Rd. [West Marine Troy]
- Missouri
- Osage Beach: 3872 Osage Beach Pkwy. [West Marine Osage Beach]
- Nevada
- Reno: 2505 Mill St. [West Marine Reno]
- New Jersey
- Cape May: 791 Route 109 [West Marine Cape May]
- Eatontown: 178 State Route 35 S [West Marine Eatontown]
- Toms River: 213 Route 37 East [West Marine Toms River]
- New York
- Irondequoit: 1850 Ridge Rd. East [West Marine Rochester North]
- Port Washington: 16 Soundview Marketplace [West Marine Port Washington]
- Watertown: 21214 Pioneer Plaza Dr. [West Marine Watertown]
- North Carolina
- Oriental: 1104 Broad St. Ext. [West Marine Oriental]
- Raleigh: 3027 Capital Blvd. [West Marine Raleigh]
- Ohio
- Cleveland: 1577 Saint Clair Ave. NE [West Marine Cleveland]
- North Olmsted: 24781 Lorain Rd. [West Marine N. Olmsted]
- Sandusky: 207 E. Water St. [West Marine Sandusky]
- Oregon
- Tigard: 15230 SW Sequoia Pkwy. [West Marine Tigard]
- Pennsylvania
- Bensalem: 2126 Street Rd. [West Marine Bensalem]
- South Carolina
- Anderson: 3501-2 Clemson Blvd. [West Marine Anderson]
- Murrells Inlet: 12078 Highway 17 Bypass [West Marine Murrells Inlet]
- North Myrtle Beach: 1288 Highway 17 N [West Marine North Myrtle Beach]
- Port Royal: 1347 Ribaut Rd. [West Marine Port Royal]
- Tennessee
- Knoxville: 7812 Kingston Pike [West Marine Knoxville]
- Virginia
- Glen Allen: 10819 W. Broad St. [West Marine Glen Allen]
- Washington
- Bellingham: 3560 Meridian St. [West Marine Bellingham]
- Bremerton: 5971 State Hwy. 303 NE [West Marine Bremerton]
- Everett: 1716 West Marine View Dr. [West Marine Everett]
- Port Townsend: 2428 Washington St. [West Marine Port Townsend]
- Spokane: 5306 East Sprague Ave. [West Marine Spokane]
- Wisconsin
- Greenfield: 4141 South 76th Street [West Marine Milwaukee]
The retailer secured an agreement with lenders to use its cash collateral during the restructuring and obtained commitments for new financing to support its eventual exit from Chapter 11.
West Marine filed first-day motions requesting authority to continue paying employee salaries and benefits without disruption.
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The bankruptcy comes as the recreational boating industry experiences a downturn following record growth during the pandemic.
New boat retail unit sales dropped 8.8% in 2025 as elevated interest rates and inflation affected discretionary spending, according to data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
While boats priced under $50,000 saw sales increase 8.7%, the luxury segment between $100,000 and $200,000 declined 14.3%.
West Marine indicated it continues to analyze its store portfolio and may identify additional locations for closure.
A consulting agreement with Hilco Global suggests as many as 95 stores could ultimately close as part of the restructuring effort, according to The Street.
Heather Gann is a breaking news and Birmingham metro reporter for AL.com. Prior to her role in breaking news, Gann covered any issues that directly impacted Birmingham metro area residents for The Birmingham... more
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