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Southwest Harbor is in the Gulf of Maine on Mount Desert Island, the largest island in Maine - serving Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park and other communities. It is a boat building community with a strong New England boating heritage. Saltwater activities abound at this harbor town and West Marine Southwest Harbor has the boating supplies waterlife enthusiasts need to gear up for a power boat, sailboat or kayak adventure.

Boating

Maine's Atlantic coast is widely regarded as one of the top boating destinations in the country. Southwest Harbor is an ideal boating destination thanks to its proximity to Bar Harbor’s popular Acadia National Park with 47,000 acres of coastline. Our knowledgeable staff with years of boating expertise can help boaters keep their watercraft in optimum condition with our maintenance and cleaning products, safety gear, boat parts, engine parts and marine electronics.

Sailing

Adventurous sailors who enjoy exploring Acadia National Park know it’s a great spot to enjoy the area’s natural beauty which includes rocky beaches and granite peaked mountains. Southwest Harbor is also a popular spot for sailors who need provisions when cruising up and down Maine’s coastline. We specialize in providing sailors with the best rigging, foul weather gear, sailboat hardware and sailing gear.

Fishing

The Gulf of Maine has a strong and vibrant commercial fishing industry and recreational fisherman head to its waters to catch lobster, salmon, cod halibut and tuna. Maine's numerous inland lakes offer superb fishing for bass and trout. Our fishing experts can guide anglers on the right fishing gear.

Kayaking

The islands of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor offer coastal kayakers up-close encounters with seals and other area wildlife. The western shores of Mount Desert Island offer kayakers a quiet trip off the beaten path and a chance to glide onto undeveloped shorelines. West Marine Southwest Harbor offers a variety of sea kayaks, paddles and accessories to outfit your next kayaking adventure.

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