Our three stores make up a complete chandlery dedicated to finding you the right equipment and supplies at the right price to meet your vessel's cruising, racing, maintenance or safety requirements. San Diego Marine Exchange and Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine are open for business. As of 6/15, masks are now optional for our customers that are fully vaccinated.
We will continue our vigorous sanitation of the stores so that you may all stay happy, healthy and safe while shopping for your necessary boat needs. San Diego Marine Exchange focuses on your vessel's boatyard and operating requirements, including engine-related parts and running gear, electrical products, pumps and replacement parts, plumbing fittings, sandpaper/other abrasives, and cleaning products.
We will continue our vigorous sanitation of the stores so that you may all stay happy, healthy and safe while shopping for your necessary boat needs. San Diego Marine Exchange focuses on your vessel's boatyard and operating requirements, including engine-related parts and running gear, electrical products, pumps and replacement parts, plumbing fittings, sandpaper/other abrasives, and cleaning products.
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The first place to go to for marine supplies if you're trying to turn your cruising dreams into a reality. Looking for boating gear and supplies for your cruise down the West Coast of Mexico or beyond? Before you sail away on your yacht, make sure it's equipped for bluewater conditions.
Whether your cruise takes you around the bay, around the world, or if you're just sitting in port, now you can shop for the gear you need from just about any place on the planet.San Diego Marine Exchange focuses on your vessel's boatyard and operating requirements, including engine-related parts and running gear, electrical products, pumps and replacement parts, plumbing fittings, sandpaper and other abrasives, and cleaning products.
Whether your cruise takes you around the bay, around the world, or if you're just sitting in port, now you can shop for the gear you need from just about any place on the planet.San Diego Marine Exchange focuses on your vessel's boatyard and operating requirements, including engine-related parts and running gear, electrical products, pumps and replacement parts, plumbing fittings, sandpaper and other abrasives, and cleaning products.
The source for quality sailboat hardware, rigging and technical apparel for competitive, performance and recreational sailors. Where cruising sailors find all the equipment to turn their passage-making dreams into reality. Our experienced staff of bluewater, competitive and maintenance mariners is only a phone call or e-mail away, so if you don't find what you seek, contact us.
Accounts on our old site Downwind Marine, are no longer active. Our new site is a completely new system and we cannot access accounts from our previous site. When attempting to ship outside of USA or Canada. Please use our store address as the ship to location and then list your address in the order comments section on the checkout page.
Reviews (24)
Dennis Boecker
Jan 31, 2022
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Sean O'Shea
Oct 25, 2021
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Dan Payne
Mar 21, 2021
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Thomas Ford
Dec 08, 2020
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Casey Day
Jul 31, 2020
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You gotta love these guys! I work as a yacht technician and find myself on parts runs here all the time. The staff is super helpful and personable. They know their stuff! Unlike some other marine parts stores that have "non boaters" as staff. Also for the size of the store, the selection is very impressive.
Mark Lasher
Jul 27, 2020
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Gary K.
Oct 25, 2019
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Steve C.
May 15, 2019
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I am a professional Yacht management firm with 30+ years on Shelter Island. Some one -Per S from Cave Creek used my account with out authorization and wrote a terrible review. Lets be clear they made a mistake, tried to do an install with the wrong equipment,then tried to return it. I have been dealing with SDMX since the late 80's and they are #1 in my book. Customer service and pricing terms etc. are unsurpassed by anyone in the industry. It's unfortunate some one used my account then talked trash. IT IS THE FURTHEST FROM THE TRUTH Feel free to call me with any questions or concerns
AK-CommercialFisherman
Feb 14, 2019
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Always a great place to get materials and or advice. Intelligent mostly experienced staff, and lots of options as far as parts and materials. If you need a pro opinion, Dan is the man to talk to, and if you need a pretty face to make your day better, see Jessica and Nana at the desk.
Also have good commercial acct options.
Also have good commercial acct options.
Mike M.
Dec 15, 2018
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George D.
May 22, 2018
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Billy C.
Apr 06, 2018
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Chris
Dec 17, 2017
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This place is always helpful with knowledgeable staff willing to help you with your needs. They have 80% of what you need for your boat. Parking can be tight sometimes. There can be a wait to be helped. When it's your turn, you get focused attention. Truly worth the wait! I've only given 5 stars to maybe 5 or 6 businesses ever. This is top 3 businesses I've had the pleasure of working with.
Admin D.
Aug 30, 2017
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Having boat it is imperative to have high quality supply outlet for all bells and whistles needed to run my fishing charters on weekends. This place has every screw and bolt you will ever need for any type of water floating object. Even if its not in stock, several times so far I have got special orders timely handled by SD Marine Exchange courteous staff. Furthermore I hot many times best resources from this unique outlet in San Diego.
Real top notch Moms and Pops operation. Im proud to shop at and refered them many times so far, just like now.
Real top notch Moms and Pops operation. Im proud to shop at and refered them many times so far, just like now.
Smoked T.
Aug 16, 2017
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Leo W.
Jan 26, 2017
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Stuart S.
Sep 21, 2016
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Otto L.
Aug 19, 2016
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Cheryl B.
Aug 09, 2016
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Thelma J.
Jun 17, 2016
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What's the point about writing a 5 star review when all of the previous ones give it top marks???
Because I love going in there. A few days ago I came in (after being away for at least a year, and one of the employees saw me and said, "Hi Thelma," like it had been yesterday. I was so embarrassed that I had forgotten her name that I asked Dan (I could see his name engraved on his shirt) at the front counter, and he told me). Dan said he'd been with Downwind Marine (the other name for the same company) for 27 years and still loved going to work. The people are all terrific
Because I love going in there. A few days ago I came in (after being away for at least a year, and one of the employees saw me and said, "Hi Thelma," like it had been yesterday. I was so embarrassed that I had forgotten her name that I asked Dan (I could see his name engraved on his shirt) at the front counter, and he told me). Dan said he'd been with Downwind Marine (the other name for the same company) for 27 years and still loved going to work. The people are all terrific
Ben S.
Jun 30, 2015
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Went there today...stood around what seemed like forever, waiting for service. I saw lots of SDME t-shirts, but zero help. There began a line behind me and the counter help acted oblivious. Finally I gave up. The drive there (and back) was a waste of time. I ended up ordering the part online. I obviously would have preferred to shop locally, but they didn't care to provide any service. Very disappointing. (This wasn't the first time I had bad service there).
Jo S.
Jun 01, 2015
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Thomas K.
May 01, 2010
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San Diego Marine Exchange www.sandiegomarine.com
Grat place to find anything you can imagine for marine life.
I have an account here because I used to dive and clean boat hulls and this is y far the most stocked, cheapest, most convenient place for a diver to buy his brushes, sand papers, pads, etc.
Easy to get an account and it'll save you bunch of money.
Grat place to find anything you can imagine for marine life.
I have an account here because I used to dive and clean boat hulls and this is y far the most stocked, cheapest, most convenient place for a diver to buy his brushes, sand papers, pads, etc.
Easy to get an account and it'll save you bunch of money.
Jerod H.
Jun 11, 2008
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