Varnishing again ... and again ...

Okay, we all know that maintenance can be costly, not to mention laborious ... so Minney's is selling sandaper at cost!!! and all the varnish, paint, thinner, epoxy and other maintenance supplies at cost plus 10% ... all of our supplies are NEW ... we know just how important it is to have your boat looking its best, and as always, we keep boating affordable!!!

The 5% ... solution

Captain Rey says "Show me your wrist band from the Lido Big Boat Expo" ... on until Sunday ... and you receive a 5% discount on your next purchase at Minneys Yacht Surplus ... and that could end up saving you the big bucks ... We just hate paying the big box store prices ...

and don't forget about our September Special on Flat Top Winches ...

5% off during the Boat Show ...

The Newport Beach Boat Show starts today at Lido Village ... so Captain Ernie is giving all boat show visitors 5% discount in the store, during the Boat Show, Thursday thru Sunday ... you have to bring your ticket / wristband to get your discount ...

One per customer please!!!

When we say "we keep boating affordable" we mean it!!!

Vikings Port ...

Do you remember Don Pederson? The owner of Vikings Port, next door to the old Josh Slocum's ... Well the docks have finally been ripped up, just last week ... and some new docks are in the process of being installed ... After Don passed away a few years ago, Vikings Port is now owned and operated by his granddaughter ... take a look at the condition of those old docks!!!

Can't wait to see the new docks ... now there's something to celebrate!!!

We keep boating affordable!!!

HOOK UP!!!

Ahoy there Captains ...

We have got FISH NET, and lots of it ... in lots of net sizes, colors and piece sizes ... just come in and take a look!

You can use FISH NET for batting cages, protect fruit trees, nautical decor for a party, keeping the birds off your boat on a mooring, and many more uses, and of course always FISHING!!!!

Don't forget about our September Special ... 15% off flat top winches ... we keep boating affordable!!!

Home from the sea ...

Just returned from 4 days at sea ... and feeling fine!!!

Today I am pricing NEW and slightly USED items from my storeroom, and they are going right out on the floor for you to discover ... Stop by the store at 1500 Old Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA and check our wedsite for the best bargins in town on Sails!!!

Maintenance ...

Okay, we all know that maintenance can be costly, not to mention laborious ... so Minney's is selling sandaper at cost!!! and all the varnish, paint, thinner, epoxy and other maintenance supplies at cost plus 10% ... all of our supplies are NEW ... we know just how important it is to have your boat looking its best, and as always, we keep boating affordable!!!

New Sail List!!!

It's that time of year ... our new sail list is up on our website ... www.MinneysYachtSurplus.com ... and on the board at the store ... We have NEW and slightly USED sails ... we have spinnakers, headsails, mainsails, jibs and more ... Captain Ernie has measured and rated every sail in our inventory ... and the prices can't be beat ...

The little Dutch shoe ... The Sabot

We have got NEW and slightly USED sabot hulls, sabot sails, sabot masts, sabot booms, sabot tillers, sabot sideboards and centerboards, line and all the parts to make it sail ... Please stop by and check out our Sabot inventory ... we also buy good used sabot parts ...

The unwanted boat guest!!!

We have all the parts, hardware, lines or just about whatever else you need so the unwanted boat guest doesn't climb on board for a free ride!!! Stop by the store and check our selection of marine surplus and our great prices!!!

Also, check out our charts ... we can order you any updated chart you need ...

Start a do-it-yourself project

Captain Ernie says " Start something" ...

We have NEW and slightly USED starters, alternators, engines, generators and all the parts for your do-it-yourself project!!! Everyday there is something NEW on the shelves of the store ...

Remember ... we BUY good used sails!!!

Captain Rey says ...

It's Sunday ... I hope you are all out there boating today!!!

Our September Special is on Flat Top Winches, 15% off ... we have a great selection and even better prices ... Come on in if your not boating and check out the selection ...

One man's trash ...

Is another man's TREASURE ...

these aisles and these crates are filled with TREASURES ... It's Saturday, stop by and find your new or slightly used TREASURE ... If you can't find it, just ask our friendly and knowledgeable staff ...

Stanchions, Stanchions, Stanchions

As you come into the store, head up the stairs, take a left and then another left and behold the room of stanchions ... NEW and slightly USED ... we have got different sizes, configurations, gates and all the parts to do a repair on your boat or install brand new ... At affordable prices, not the big box store prices!!!!

Captain Ernie says "We keep boating affordable"

Sails, Sails, Sails

Captain Ernie says ...

Our new sail list is up ... we have spinnakers, headsails, jibs and mainsails ... we ship anywhere in the world!!!

We also buy good used sails ... check out our selection at www.MinneysYachtSurplus.com

$7.00 / pound ...

$7.00 / pound ...

We have stainless steel fastnings for $7.00 / pound ... all day, everyday! you pick the pieces you need and we weigh them ... you don't pay for parts you don't need ...

Don't forget about our September Special on Flat Top Winches ...

Are you Losing your HEAD???

Don't loose your head over the small stuff!!!

We have some NEW and tons of slightly USED marine heads, porta-pottys, holding tanks, hoses, clamps, plumbing fittings ... you name it, we got it ... All the parts to fix your head!!! Stop by and check out our selection ... and don't forget our September Special - 15% off on Flat Top Winches ...

See you at the store ... Captain Ernie

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL!!!

Ahoy there Captains ...

We are running a FLAT TOP WINCH special for the month of September ... We have flat top winches for 15% off in stock, come in and check out the selection! ... This special is for the rest of the month (September 2009 only) and you need to bring a copy of this blog to get your discount ... Two per customer please!

We keep boating affordable!!!

One man's trash is another man's TREASURE ...

When you come to the store, make sure you go upstairs ... Lot's of good NEW and lightly USED yacht surplus!!! We have miles of electrical cords, cables and wire ... just come in and find your treasure!!!

Propellers galore ...

Ahoy Captains ...

We have a giant inventory of used and new propellers, see our listing on www.MinneysYachtSurplus.com for specifications ... we also carry miles of line, new and used, cut to your specs, we can even put in eye splices ... come visit the store at 1500 Old Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa ... and remember we buy good used sails ...

May you always have fair winds and following seas ... Ernie

Party, Party, Party ...

Having a nautical Party? Under the Sea Party? Yacht Club Party? We have all kinds of nautical memorabelia ... all for rent ... Stop by and check out our rentals ...

Self Tailing Winches ...

We have about 20 self tailing sheet winches, various sizes ... come by and take a look!!! These move fast ... We also buy good used sails and boat equipment ... When we say we keep boating affordable, we mean it!!!

Long Tall Tales ...

We have NEW and slightly USED nautical BOOKS ... Lot's of Long Tall Tales as well as books on Navigation, Engine repair, electrical, cooking aboard a boat, cruising and travel books ... you name it, there is a book about it ... Come in and take a look at our NEW and USED books ...

Anchors Away ...

Anchors Away Matey!!!

We have got 'tons' of anchors NEW and slightly USED ... and we have 'tons' of anchor chain, NEW and slightly USED ... Ask Ernie to tell you the story about his Dad, an Anchor and Cochese Prietos ... (story #245)

Be safe out there on the high seas!!!