West Marine Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: 59 Stores Closing Across 23 States
West Marine, the largest retailer of boating, sailing, and fishing supplies in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 17. The company has confirmed it will close 59 stores across the country as part of its restructuring efforts.
— Paulee Day, CEO of West Marine
Why Did West Marine File for Bankruptcy?
According to court documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, several factors contributed to the financial restructuring:
- Supply chain disruptions
- Extreme weather events
- A significant shift in consumer behavior
- Rising interest rates and inflation
West Marine plans to use the bankruptcy process to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt, and improve financial flexibility. The company has secured an agreement with lenders to use cash collateral during the restructuring and obtained commitments for new financing.
Which West Marine Stores Are Closing?
According to a court filing dated June 1, the store closures span 23 states. Here is the complete list:
Alabama
- Mobile: 5004 Dauphin Island Pkwy.
California
- Chula Vista: 630 Bay Blvd.
- Monterey: 2024 Del Monte Ave.
- Oceanside: 1719 Oceanside Blvd.
- Pittsburg: 4645 Century Blvd.
- Redding: 2607 Bechelli Lane
Florida
- Bonita Springs: 28520 Bonita Crossings Blvd.
- Fernandina Beach: 474347 E. State Road 200
- Jacksonville: 14180 Beach Blvd.
- Orlando: 7478 S. Orange Blossom Trl.
- Palm Coast: 250 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE
- Port Charlotte: 4265 Tamiami Trail
- Venice: 1860 Tamiami Trail S
- Winter Haven: 1107 3rd St SW
Georgia
- Savannah: 7700 Abercorn St.
Illinois
- Fox Lake: 2 W Grand Ave. | Winthrop Harbor: 1707 7th St.
Louisiana
- Lafayette: 2668 Johnston St.
Maine
- Portland: 127 Marginal Way | Southwest Harbor: 11 Apple Lane
Maryland
- Baltimore: 2700 Lighthouse Point E
- Edgewater: 3257 Solomon's Island Rd.
- Ocean City: 12638 Ocean Gateway
- Rock Hall: 21386 Rock Hall Ave.
Massachusetts
- Marblehead: 32 Atlantic Ave. | Vineyard Haven: 52 Beach Rd.
Michigan
- Bay City: 4128 Wilder Rd.
- Grand Haven: 810 Jackson St.
- Muskegon: 2492 Henry St.
- Petoskey: 105 West Mitchell St.
- St. Clair Shores: 25050 Jefferson Ave.
- Troy: 789 E. Big Beaver Rd.
Missouri
- Osage Beach: 3872 Osage Beach Pkwy.
Nevada
- Reno: 2505 Mill St.
New Jersey
- Cape May: 791 Route 109
- Eatontown: 178 State Route 35 S
- Toms River: 213 Route 37 East
New York
- Irondequoit: 1850 Ridge Rd. East
- Port Washington: 16 Soundview Marketplace
- Watertown: 21214 Pioneer Plaza Dr.
North Carolina
- Oriental: 1104 Broad St. Ext. | Raleigh: 3027 Capital Blvd.
Ohio
- Cleveland: 1577 Saint Clair Ave. NE
- North Olmsted: 24781 Lorain Rd.
- Sandusky: 207 E. Water St.
Oregon
- Tigard: 15230 SW Sequoia Pkwy.
Pennsylvania
- Bensalem: 2126 Street Rd.
South Carolina
- Anderson: 3501-2 Clemson Blvd.
- Murrells Inlet: 12078 Highway 17 Bypass
- North Myrtle Beach: 1288 Highway 17 N
- Port Royal: 1347 Ribaut Rd.
Tennessee
- Knoxville: 7812 Kingston Pike
Virginia
- Glen Allen: 10819 W. Broad St.
Washington
- Bellingham: 3560 Meridian St.
- Bremerton: 5971 State Hwy. 303 NE
- Everett: 1716 West Marine View Dr.
- Port Townsend: 2428 Washington St.
- Spokane: 5306 East Sprague Ave.
Wisconsin
- Greenfield: 4141 South 76th Street
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association:
- New boat sales dropped 8.8% in 2025
- Luxury boats ($100,000 - $200,000) declined by 14.3%
- Only boats under $50,000 saw growth (+8.7%)
What About Employees?
West Marine has filed motions requesting authority to continue paying employee salaries and benefits without disruption. The company says it wants to minimize the human impact of this restructuring.
More Closures to Come?
According to The Street, a consulting agreement with Hilco Global suggests that up to 95 stores could ultimately close as part of this restructuring. West Marine stated it continues to analyze its store portfolio and may identify additional locations for closure.
West Marine hopes to emerge from Chapter 11 with a strengthened balance sheet and a streamlined real estate footprint.
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