Admiral Ship Supply — Local services in Port Townsend

Great ship supply store but you must know what you’re getting into first.

1.) This is a store for PROFESSIONALS! Yes, it’s open to the public but their primary clientele are professional boat people; painters, epoxy people, trades, etc.

2.) There are no prices on anything. Again, most people buying here are pros using accounts. They don’t care what the prices are.

3.) Their focus is very much geared toward marine paint, epoxy, fiberglass, and a bit of engine maintenance. They have an extremely small selection of clothing, books, and other boating stuff. If you want marine electronics, PFDs, trailer stuff, fishing stuff, etc… you need to go to West Marine or Fisheries Supply.

But… if you want epoxy or paint or any of the supplies for those, then this...

I am liking this place more and more. At first, there are prices listed so it's kinda a guessing game, but I have found that locally, their prices are better than West Marine, especially if you can get an account. The guys that work there are friendly, they know you by name, welcome you when you walk in. And they know their stuff most of the time, if not, they will tell you what most other customers use. Lots of stuff for the marine industry on two floors. Like I said, prices are okay, if you don't have a week to wait for a delivery, then I would highly recommend Admiral Ship Supply.. wish they were open limited hours...

Great selection, but….. there are NO prices on any items. Really! None! It’s weird and I’m not gonna run around asking for each item price. I’m not sure what the philosophy behind this is, but it certainly stopped me from buying. Perhaps their prices are lower and they believe you should buy what you want/need knowing that??? There is no...