Looking for items to stock in a store for boaters...

[kozman01]

I'm looking for advice from the very wise individuals on this board. Your collective advice hasn't let me down yet concerning my boat so I'm taking it a step further. I recently purchased a drive-thru convenience store that is located on an Ohio state lake about 3200 acres in size. We are putting in a bait shop into the store and I was thinking to myself that I could carry items that the boaters who are coming may want to purchase as well. I'm thinking of oil, stuff like that, but I'm looking to compile a list of the top 5-10 things that a boater may need the moment before he gets to the dock. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and in advance, thanks for all of your help.

 

[kozman01]

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AND, of course I hope that many of you in Ohio mention your a member on this board when you pass through the Lake Drive Thru at Buckeye Lake, just might see a discount on your purchase

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

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For starters...<br />Spare drain plugs<br />Rope<br />Trailer light bulbs..

 

[rickdb1boat]

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Some Batteries or one of those quick start deals<br />Bailer plugs( Live well and Transom)<br />Rope(Various)<br />Tubing repair kits for pull toys<br />Lots of ice<br />Fix a flat cans<br /><br />There are a ton of things you could stock, but these are just a few that may help..

 

[Stratosfied]

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I would also add as a convience an air pump.

 

[Bass Runner]

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Might stock some oil mix, gas line, primer bulb, battery cable ends, fuel line connectors for merc,evinrude ect. And last but not least (Lots of beer)

 

[garycinn]

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cold drinks<br />ice<br />coolers / ice chests<br />sunscreen (& UV chapstick)<br />snacks<br />sunglasses<br />hats<br />inexpensive life jackets for unexpected guests<br />baits, lures, fishing stuff<br />safety stuff -- horn, flag, flares, etc.<br />first aid kit<br />beachtowels

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

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I second the "spare drain plugs" suggestion. Don't ask!

 

[kozman01]

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Great ideas!!!! I knew I could count on you guys!

 

[mellowyellow]

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water toys like cheap tubes... even better, RENT<br />tubes for the day and cheap sunglasses should<br />sell well.

 

[kozman01]

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Even better. Another question I have is where would you suggest I buy the stuff from. Is there a well known boating supply wholesaler or should I just do the Walmart thing? You guys have been a big help.

 

[Dhadley]

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I also second Dave Abrahamson.<br /><br />And Mellowyellow too.

 

[mattttt25]

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i have to admit i've never really looked for or needed most of things others have mentioned. here's my list based on experience, in no particular order...<br /><br />- 2-stroke oil<br />- ice<br />- beverages<br />- food<br />- bait<br />- disposable cameras<br />- stupid, overpriced t-shirts

 

[f_inscreenname]

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Fishing licensees, Basic fishing tackle, sunscreen, water (believe or not some of us drink it “sometimes” when we are boating), Cheep grills and charcoal, hot dogs and stuff. The little boat ramp stores around here always have a sandwich counter for all the boaters that want to take lunch with them.

 

[kozman01]

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I knew I could count on this board.

 

[JB]

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Interesting that this thread should take place in one of the world's largest boating supply outlets, and the host is not mentioned.<br /><br />"Is there a well known boating supply wholesaler or should I just do the Walmart thing?"<br /><br />Have you considered using your host, who is paying for this thread, as a source??

 

[kozman01]

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Thank you JB, I wasn't sure if this site sold the "little things" I will do my best to purchase all I can through this site. Please accept my gracious apology

 

[crazy charlie]

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A must have is the mini grease gun and cartridges and floating key chains with your stores name on it and cooler cups,the ones that are made out of foam rubber and you slide a beer can in it to keep it cold and make sure you put your store name on it.Charlie

 

[Luna Sea]

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No one's mentioned cold beer yet???

 

[kozman01]

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My store has all the cold beer you'd want. Got you covered buddy