What Fisheries Supply Company does

Fisheries Supply Company is a privately held marine supplies and boat supplies retailer founded in 1928 and headquartered at 1900 N. Northlake Way in Seattle, Washington. The company sells a broad catalog of nautical hardware and equipment spanning more than fifteen major product categories, including anchoring and docking hardware, cabin and ventilation systems, clothing and safety equipment, electrical and shore power supplies, marine electronics and navigation, engine parts and anodes, fasteners and deck hardware, galley and outdoor living, paint and maintenance, plumbing, pumps and hose, resins and fiberglass, sailing and rope, steering and engine controls, trailer and fishing equipment, and marine lighting. It carries products from over 200 brands, including Lewmar, Maxwell, Rocna, Mantus, Fortress, Muir, Lofrans, Ronstan, and Wichard, alongside its own Fisheries Supply Brand private-label line. The anchoring and dock hardware category alone lists 866 SKUs covering anchors, windlasses, chain, fenders, thrusters, and related accessories.

The business operates a hybrid distribution model combining a physical Seattle retail store with a national e-commerce storefront at fisheriessupply.com and a toll-free phone sales line (800-426-6930), supported by email and Zendesk-based customer service. A dedicated Pro & Wholesale Accounts program targets marine businesses, boat builders, and commercial operators with volume pricing and account terms, supplementing the core recreational boater customer base. Free shipping on orders over $199 and detailed buying guides underpin the e-commerce conversion funnel, while brand co-marketing with leading manufacturers drives mid-funnel engagement.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time retail product sales, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring service components identified. The operating geography is concentrated in the United States, with a Pacific Northwest anchor for the physical store and nationwide reach via e-commerce. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes in the source material, and shows no disclosed AI/ML capability, proprietary software platform, or API integrations.

Name

Fisheries Supply Company

Legal name

Fisheries Supply Company

Website

https://fisheriessupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fisheries Supply Company is a Seattle-based, privately held marine supplies retailer founded in 1928, selling nautical hardware and equipment from 200-plus brands across 15-plus categories via e-commerce, a single Seattle retail store, and phone sales, serving recreational boaters and marine professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Supplies Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459), Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Docking, Anchoring & Mooring Equipment Retail (CRAMAIAI), Sailing & Rigging Retail (Sailboats, Sails, Hardware) (CRAMAIAG), Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

Keywords

• Marine supplies retail
• Boat hardware
• Anchoring equipment
• Marine electronics
• Sailing and rigging

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Fisheries Supply generates revenue through direct retail sales of marine supplies and boat equipment via their e-commerce platform and physical retail location. Products span multiple categories including anchoring hardware, electrical supplies, plumbing, safety equipment, electronics, and more, with prices ranging from under $20 to over $40,000 for specialized equipment like windlasses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fisheries Supply Company retails marine-grade boat hardware, anchoring and docking equipment, electronics, safety gear, engine parts, and consumables through an e-commerce storefront and a Seattle retail store. The catalog spans 15+ major product categories covering virtually every system on a recreational or commercial vessel, stocked from 200+ marine brands with prices ranging from under $20 to over $40,000.

Product overview

Fisheries Supply Company is a marine supplies and boat supplies retailer established in 1928, offering a comprehensive catalog of nautical equipment and hardware through both e-commerce and retail locations in Seattle. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio organized across 15+ major product categories including Anchoring/Docking/Dinghy, Cabin/Ventilation, Clothing/Safety, Electrical/Shore Power, Electronics/Navigation, Engine Parts/Anodes, Fasteners/Hardware, Galley/Outdoor Living, Paint/Maintenance, Plumbing, Pumps/Hose, Resins/Fiberglass, Sailing/Rope, Steering/Engine Controls, and Trailer/Fishing/Covers. The product portfolio spans marine hardware (anchors, windlasses, cleats, blocks, winches), safety equipment (life jackets, EPIRBs, flares, fire extinguishers), electronics (chartplotters, GPS, radars, fishfinders), propulsion components (propellers, engine parts, anodes), cabin systems (heaters, air conditioning, refrigeration), and consumables (paints, lubricants, cleaning products). The company also offers a proprietary brand line and rigging services, serving both recreational boaters and commercial/professional marine customers. The offering is structured as a general merchandise retailer with no unified software platform—products are organized by category with no cross-category integration features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fisheries Supply Brand: Private label marine supplies and hardware products sold under the company's own brand.

Products and services

• Anchoring, Docking & Dinghy Products Comprehensive range of anchoring, docking, and dinghy equipment including anchors, windlasses, chain, mooring buoys, fenders, rub rail, boat hooks, outboard motors, davits, launching wheels, and paddles for recreational and professional boaters.
• Cabin & Ventilation Products Boat cabin equipment including stationary and portable heaters, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, clocks, weather instruments, marine books, storage solutions, teak accessories, hatches, portlights, blowers, vents, and fans.
• Clothing & Safety Products Marine apparel and safety equipment including foul weather gear, jackets, pants, dry suits, footwear, gloves, watches, hats, sunglasses, life jackets, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, EPIRBs, PLBs, flares, first aid, life rafts, and radar reflectors.
• Electrical & Shore Power Products Marine electrical supplies including fuel cell generators, solar power systems, batteries, chargers, inverters, power supplies, electrical panels, marine wire, switches, fuses, shore power plugs, cords, adapters, and isolation transformers.
• Electronics & Navigation Products Marine electronics including chartplotters, GPS, fishfinders, radars, autopilots, AIS transceivers, depth/speed/wind instruments, navigation charts, compasses, binoculars, radios, hailers, antennas, TV/phone/internet equipment, stereos, and security cameras.
• Engine Parts & Anodes Boat engine components including fuel systems, tanks, additives, marine oil, lubricants, exhaust systems, air filters, trim tabs, stabilizers, soundproofing, engine anodes, electrical systems, pumps, engine mounts, drive train, propellers, gauges, senders, and sensors.
• Fasteners & Hardware Products Marine fasteners including screws, machine screws, bolts, nuts, washers, specialty fasteners, and Fastmount systems; deck hardware including cleats, eye hardware, handrails, tubing, rail fittings, bow chocks, hawse pipes, cabinet hardware, door hardware, hinges, hooks, locks, and windshield wipers.
• Galley & Outdoor Living Products Boat galley equipment including stoves, refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, propane tanks, and galleyware; outdoor furniture including boat grills, tables, cup holders, coolers, seats, boarding ladders, swim platforms, flags, flagpoles, and decking.
• Paint & Maintenance Products Marine paint products including bottom paint, topside paint, non-skid paint, varnish, wood sealers, primers, and barrier paints; maintenance supplies including abrasives, waxes, polishes, cleaning products, adhesives, caulking, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, power tools, hand tools, respirators, and spill kits.
• Plumbing Products Marine plumbing including pipe and hose fittings, valves, seacocks, thru hulls, hull strainers, modular plumbing systems, water heaters, watermakers, water filtration, vented loops, deck fills, scuppers, drains, water pressure regulators, toilets, waste treatment, holding tanks, water tanks, sinks, faucets, showers, and washdown equipment.
• Pumps & Hose Products Marine pumps including fresh water pumps, bilge pumps, float switches, livewell pumps, washdown pumps, fuel transfer pumps, oil change pumps, macerator pumps, and sump pumps; hose products including potable water hose, exhaust hose, bilge pump hose, fuel hose, sanitation hose, ventilation hose, and hose clamps.
• Resins, Fillers & Fiberglass Products Fiberglass materials including fiberglass cloth, marine plywood, construction boards, resin application tools, technical manuals, epoxy resin, vinyl ester resin, polyester resins, gelcoat, and resin fillers and additives.
• Sailing & Rope Products Sailboat parts including furling systems, genoa travelers, sailing instruments, spinnaker poles, boom vangs, mainsail handling, lazy jacks, winches, blocks, deck organizers, fairleads, cleats, rope clutches, shackles, swivels, rigging hardware, lifeline hardware, tiller, rudder, and steering; rope and line including anchor rope, dock lines, mooring lines, shock cord, and webbing.
• Steering & Engine Controls Marine steering systems including hydraulic steering, mechanical steering, electronic steering controls, outboard motor steering, sailboat steering, rudders, steering wheels, and control cables.
• Trailer, Fishing & Boat Covers Boat trailer parts including winches, jacks, balls, couplers, rollers, wheel bearings, trailer brakes, and tiedowns; fishing gear including downriggers, rod holders, commercial fishing supplies, crabbing, shrimping, and clamming equipment; boat covers for various vessel types.
• Marine Lighting Products Marine lighting including engine room lights, utility lights, work lights, navigation lights, spotlights, flood lights, spreader lights, underwater lights, docking lights, trailer lights, flashlights, LED lighting, cabin lights, courtesy lights, indicator lights, and light bulbs.
• Boat Anchor Windlasses & Winches Windlasses and capstans from Lewmar, Maxwell, Lofrans, Muir, Quick Windlass, and Powerwinch including vertical and horizontal models, manual and electric options, rope/chain compatibility, with various power ratings and chain sizes for recreational and commercial anchoring systems.
• Boat Anchors Various anchor types including Rocna anchors, Lewmar galvanized claw anchors, Danforth Standard Lightweight anchors, Mantus M1 Performance anchors, Vulcan anchors, Delta Plow anchors, Fortress Aluminum anchors, Sea-Dog Line anchors, CQR anchors, and mushroom style anchors.
• Boat Stabilizers & Flopper Stoppers Roll stabilizers including Forespar Roll-X Flopper Stopper Pole Kits for boats up to 55 feet and Davis Instruments Rocker Stopper for vessels up to 50 feet to reduce rolling at anchor.
• Anchor Chain & Chain Accessories Marine anchor chain including Grade 43 High Test galvanized chain, Grade 30 BBB chain, Proof Coil chain, stainless steel chain, vinyl-coated chain, chain stoppers, deck pipes, and rode markers from Titan Chain, Acco, Suncor, and Sea-Dog Line.
• Dinghy & Inflatable Boat Accessories Tender accessories including paddles, oarlocks, kayak accessories, boat davits and lifts, outboard motors and brackets, launching wheels and dollies, water skiing accessories, and registration numbers from brands including Weaver Industries and Sawyer Paddles.
• Pro & Wholesale Accounts Program Dedicated wholesale/professional account program for marine businesses and professional buyers, offering potentially differentiated pricing, account terms, and specialized product access for volume purchasers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free shipping on orders over $199

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• West Marine: Largest U.S. marine supplies retailer offering a comparable multi-category catalog of anchoring, electronics, safety, and boat hardware via e-commerce and a national store footprint — direct competitor for the same recreational and professional boater customers.
• Defender Marine: Long-standing East Coast marine supplies retailer with an extensive catalog of marine hardware, electronics, and safety equipment sold to both consumers and marine professionals — comparable product mix, target customer, and distribution model.
• Jamestown Distributors: Marine supplies retailer specializing in boat building, repair, and maintenance materials (resins, fiberglass, hardware, paints) — directly comparable product categories and customer base of boat builders and DIY owners.
• Wholesale Marine: Online marine supplies retailer offering anchoring, docking, electrical, and safety products at competitive prices — similar e-commerce-first model targeting recreational boaters with comparable product breadth.
• Overton's: Boating and watersports retailer offering hardware, accessories, safety gear, and watersport equipment to recreational boaters — overlapping target customer and product categories (anchoring, safety, hardware).
• Hodges Marine: Marine supplies retailer focused on anchoring, windlasses, and dock hardware from premium brands — directly comparable to Fisheries Supply's anchoring and docking core category.
• Boat Owners Warehouse: Marine supplies retailer with broad multi-category catalog (anchoring, electrical, safety, hardware) serving recreational boaters — comparable product mix and consumer target.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: General e-commerce incumbent that has expanded aggressively into marine hardware, anchoring, and safety categories — represents a broad competitive threat on price, assortment, and shipping speed rather than a niche competitor.
• Bass Pro Shops: Outdoor recreation mega-retailer with marine and boating departments covering safety gear, anchors, and watersports accessories — overlapping assortment but serving a much broader outdoor customer base.
• West Marine Pro / Independent Marine Service Dealers: West Marine's professional supply arm and broader network of independent marine dealers target the same Pro & Wholesale customer segment Fisheries Supply serves with its professional accounts program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fisheriessupply
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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