Boat Parts & Marine Supplies in Kemah, TX

Kemah sits at the mouth of Clear Lake where it meets Galveston Bay — one of the most active recreational boating areas on the Texas Gulf Coast. With direct bay access, steady southeasterly winds, productive inshore fishing grounds, and the Kemah Boardwalk as a backdrop, it's a natural home for a full-service marine supply store. West Marine Kemah at 1401 Marina Bay Drive carries boat parts, marine electronics, fishing gear, sailing supplies, paint and coatings, and paddle equipment for every type of water activity on Clear Lake and the Bay.

Our Kemah team has local knowledge of the Bay's fishing grounds, sailing conditions, and the specific maintenance demands of vessels kept in South Texas's warm, humid, saltwater environment. Stop in for parts, advice, or both.

Boating Supplies and Parts

Whether you're running a center console through Trinity Bay, cruising the ICW toward Galveston Island, or just maintaining a vessel docked at Clear Lake Shores Marina, keeping your boat properly equipped and maintained in South Texas's saltwater environment requires the right parts and products. We carry:

• Outboard engine parts and accessories
• Marine electrical components and wiring
• Bilge pumps, through-hulls, and ventilation
• Anchoring, docking lines, and fenders
• Life jackets and PFDs for all ages
• USCG-required safety equipment
• Performance clothing and sun protection
• Boat care, wax, and cleaning products

For a full breakdown of what's legally required on your vessel, see our guide to USCG Required Safety Equipment.

Boat Paint and Hull Coatings

Galveston Bay's warm, brackish water is an aggressive environment for hull fouling. Without the right bottom paint, barnacle and algae growth can accumulate quickly, reducing performance and increasing fuel consumption. Our Kemah store carries a full selection of antifouling bottom paints — ablative, hard-modified epoxy, and hybrid formulas — matched to the fouling conditions specific to the Texas Gulf Coast.

Beyond bottom paint, we stock topside and deck coatings, primers and solvents, application tools, and corrosion inhibitors for protecting metal hardware and fittings against salt air and moisture. Our staff can help you select the right system for your hull material, where you keep the boat, and how often you haul it — the right bottom paint for a vessel on a lift in a covered slip is different from one that stays in the water year-round at a marina dock.

Fishing Gear and Supplies

Galveston Bay and the surrounding bays — Trinity Bay, East Bay, West Bay, Christmas Bay — make up one of the finest inshore fisheries on the Gulf Coast. Redfish and speckled trout are the primary targets year-round, with flounder running strong in fall. Wade fishing the grass flats of Christmas Bay, drifting the mid-bay reefs for speck, or working the jetties at Bolivar Roads for bull reds are all within easy reach of Kemah. Offshore, the platforms and natural bottom off Freeport and Galveston produce red snapper, kingfish, and mahi-mahi when conditions allow.

Our fishing department carries gear for every technique and target in the Bay system:

• Offshore and inshore rods and reels
• Terminal tackle, rigging supplies, and lures
• Fishfinders, sonar, and GPS chartplotters
• VHF radios and offshore communication

Texas saltwater fishing requires a valid Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp for most species. Check current regulations and license requirements at Texas Parks and Wildlife before heading out.

Sailing Gear and Equipment

Clear Lake is the home of one of the most active sailing communities in Texas. The Lakewood Yacht Club and Houston Yacht Club both host regular racing fleets, and the lake's exposure to Galveston Bay's southeast sea breeze makes for reliable afternoon sailing conditions throughout the sailing season. Our Kemah store carries the gear to keep competitive and cruising sailors on the water:

• Rigging hardware, wire, and high-performance line
• Chartplotters and GPS navigation systems
• VHF radios and SSB communication gear
• Blocks, winches, and deck hardware
• Anchoring systems for extended stays

Kayaking and Paddle Gear

Clear Lake and the sheltered coves of Galveston Bay's western shoreline offer excellent flatwater paddling, and the protected back bays east of Bolivar Peninsula are increasingly popular for kayak fishing. The Texas Gulf Coast's shallow grass flats are tailor-made for kayak anglers targeting redfish and speckled trout in water too skinny for a motorized vessel. Our paddle shop stocks:

• Sit-on-top and touring kayaks
• Stand-up paddleboards for flatwater and surf
• Paddles for kayaking and SUP
• PFDs and life jackets for paddlers

Marine Electronics and Navigation

From Galveston Bay's busy shipping channel to the shallow flats of Christmas Bay, reliable navigation electronics make a meaningful difference in how you use the water around Kemah. Our electronics department carries:

• Chartplotters, GPS units, and radar systems
• AIS transceivers and receivers
• VHF radios — fixed-mount and handheld
• Marine stereos and entertainment systems
• Onboard monitoring and security systems

Store Information

West Marine Kemah
1401 Marina Bay Dr, Kemah, TX 77565
Phone: (281) 334-0565
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Our Kemah store serves boaters throughout the Clear Lake area including League City, Seabrook, El Lago, Nassau Bay, and the marinas of Galveston Bay's north shore.

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