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“ Captain Ernie Minney is a tough and compassionate captain, running a tight ship. ” in 4 reviews
“ I got a fantastic deal on both compared to what I almost spent at West Marine . ” in 3 reviews
“ In comparison, another loft wanted three times as much for a sail with patches and stains and no bag. ” in 3 reviews
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Came in off of an advertised special... chartplotter with a chip. Got the unit home and no chip. After reaching out this morning I got nothing but attitude from some kid answering the phones. Basically, pound sand. Asked for the owner, Ernie, and got the same response. Left contact info and will see if Ernie calls back. Ernie, get the kid off of the phone... horrible attitude and bad for customer retention. Kid, if you are making Minney's your career move, get better at your job.
Minney's rocks!! If they have what you need, you know you've scored on a deal... We go there for little parts for old boats and for big things like when we had to rebuild the head...completely in love :)
Skip the hardware store or West Marine. If you need anything (screw, shackle, bracket, hook, latch, etc) in stainless steel you can find it here at a huge discount..
I was in the market for a decent used spinnaker, and found one listed here for a reasonable price -- particularly considering they were running a 30% off special. I narrowed my choices down to two sails. Chuck sent pictures of the two sails promptly. I chose the better of the two -- a radial-head rated as a 7. In comparison, another loft wanted three times as much for a sail with patches and stains and no bag. The sail arrived today. I am thrilled with the condition -- a nice, clean sail with minimal signs of use which even included a turtle bag. Now, the turtle bag shows some signs of age and I don't think it's original to the sail, but it was a bonus, and I have no complaints whatsoever. Unlike some other outfits I've dealt with, Minney's doesn't gouge on shipping. For around $200, I've got a sail that should give good service for many years. I will certainly give these guys my business in the future.
Whoa. I sail very little, but often go browsing this place for ideas and inspiration. Beware, you may leave this place with ideas of adventure, so take caution and set a budget. If you're going to browse, check out the map room upstairs where almost every map there is $1.95. You'll leave with an armful 3 hours laer. (true story) Also, they have buckets of stainless hardware that can cost a fortune brand new. Great place for the guy with a garage and a short DIY list.
great business, 100% legit. Minney is a stand up guy. Nothing bad to say about this great establishment.
I wonder if the guy answering the phone is high? and then he put his mom on and she was confused too. wow.
Minney's is the jam. Great people, always super helpful. The price is always right and they have great inventory.
I purchased a sail that didn't work out. Minney's staff took care of it like the class act they are! I would absolutely do business with Minney's again. Jeff J.
Big selection of used boat gear. "Chuck" helped me but he was mostly bad attitude and short. I do not want to leave the impression that I was unhappy with the selection or prices.....but Chuck needs to polish up his customer skills. The other employees were fine and easy to speak with. In the end I found what I needed and the prices were fair enough. I just hate being walked on and spending money...
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Minney’s Yacht Surplus: Buried treasures in our own backyard
Nearly 1,000 vintage sales are available at Minney's for discount prices.
Various antique nautical curiosities litter the many rooms in Minney's Yacht Surplus.
A wall of used boat propellers brings to mind a garden of steel flowers.
Minney’s is a family-owned business, started by Ernie Minney back in 1969, who proudly touts his “We keep boating affordable!” motto. Specializing in used sails at steeply discounted prices, Minney himself personally measures, inspects and guarantees total satisfaction on every one of the thousands of vintage sails in stock, with prices ranging from $50 to $1,500 max (even on sails worth upwards of $30,000 elsewhere).
But sails are just the tip of the iceberg. You’ll find three stories and room after room after room of assorted parts, oars, tools, motors, dock cleats, rudders, propellers, vintage cowl vents, decals, life vests and rings, compasses and Minney’s massive collection of antique nautical maps, which are ripe for framing and cost less than TWO DOLLARS. And don’t miss their collection of whimsical pirate- and tiki-themed goodies available for rent in the far corners of the cavernous shop.
With hidden rooms filled with slabs of used wood and planks, odd metal bits and colorful ropes available by the pound, Minney’s has been an artist’s and designer’s secret stash for years. Whether you’re looking for a unique piece to add to your home decor or that discontinued vintage knob for the door to your yacht, Minney’s has it.
Visit Minney’s Yacht Surplus at 1500 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. 949-548-4192.
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Sea Gypsies camp out at local boating supply goods shop, Minney’s Yacht Surplus
A group of seafaring explorers stocked up for their planned record-breaking sailing excursion at a beloved Newport Beach sailing supply store.
NEWPORT BEACH — Newport Beach’s Minney’s Yacht Surplus, considered to be royalty within the local boating supply scene, hosted a very special guest leading into the weekend of March 9 – a crewmember from a rag-tag group of modern sailors known as the Sea Gypsies.
The Sea Gypsies are a sailing community who navigate the world aboard their vessel, Infinity . Collectively they make up Infinity Expedition and have sailed the seas since 2004. Infinity Expedition, as it turns out, is embarking on one of its most daring expeditions yet: As you read these words, the Sea Gypsies are attempting to sail farther north than any ship in recorded history.
A white, snow-capped no-man’s land, the Sea Gypsies will battle Mother Nature’s natural elements as they foray into a mostly unexplored territory through the Northern Pass. Such an endeavor would certainly qualify as a trip even the most experienced sailors and rugged outdoorsmen would not endeavor lightly. However, with Capt. Clemens Oestreich at the helm, the Sea Gypsies are determined to break the sailing record. Oestreich is a European native and an experienced sailor.
Ernie Minney, the owner and founder of Minney’s Yacht Supply, told The Log Infinity Expedition purchased “thousands of dollars” worth of inventory to stock up for the planned northern excursion. A crewmember named Grace camped out on his premises for about four days, Minney added.
Minney had the chance to interview Grace and posted a video of the conversation online. The video can be found on YouTube or the blog section of Minney’s Yacht Surplus official website.
In the video, Minney narrates as he records Grace packing up boxes and boxes of supplies said to be leaving in a container from Long Beach and shipped to the Marshall Islands.
Infinity is crewed by a close-knit family of 20, including children. The Infinity website features a section dedicated to the crew, providing personal background and explaining the quirkier parts of their character.
Infinity ’s crew is not exclusive. The bravest explorers could also join the crew in a work-trade agreement. The one-time membership costs 1,200 Euros. A meal plan, which includes basic vegan fare, costs 20 Euros a day. Fuel for the ship is also included in the daily costs.
The Log was able to contact Oestreich despite Infinity currently navigating in regions not as easily accessible by phone or email.
Oestreich said when Infinity Expedition launched in 2004 in San Diego a friend recommended he give Minney’s a try.
“We’ve been shopping at Minney’s for around a dozen years now,” Oestreich stated. “This time we bought used sails, winch handles, several large blocks, a hydraulic motor that will power our anchor winch, a spare dripless bearing for the engine shaft, a hatch and plenty of rope. Minney also allowed us to use their yard for a mad, last-minute shopping spree that we did in southern LA for specific boat parts and food. Our crewmember Grace actually camped in Minney’s backyard for four days.”
The purchased provisions will join the Infinity crew at the Marshall Islands, where the Sea Gypsies will then turn north and head toward the Arctic.
“Everything we bought in California is being shipped to Majuro in the Marshall Islands from where we begin our next expedition and film,” Oestreich said. “The upcoming voyage will take us to Dutch Harbour, Alaska first and then from west to east through the Northwest Passage to Greenland and as far north as a sailing ship can sail. We hope to break a sailing north world record, which due to global-warming-related ice melts in the Arctic may be possible.”
In a culmination of a bold and fearless journey, Oestreich hopes Infinity Expedition will be able to stage a special event.
“We will also stage an event on the northern ice cap aiming to inspire people to change for a sustainable common future on our communal spaceship, Earth,” Oestreich continued.
The local boating legends at Minney’s Yacht Surplus wish the Sea Gypsies well on their next epic adventure after doing their part to ensure they are looted up for the upcoming months traversing up towards the northern caps of the earth. For those who crave nautical voyages beyond the typical, those of Infinity Expedition are hard-pressed to be beaten.
The Infinity Expedition crew, coincidentally, made an award-winning documentary about their nautical adventures, sailing through some of the most tumultuous waters in the world on a mission “to pursue profound personal change, striving for sustainability, inner peace and love.”
The trailer for the film, “Sea Gypsies — The Far Side of the World,” can be viewed on their website. Minney, who mentions he is a fan in his YouTube video with Grace, stated he owns and watches the film regularly.
To view more information about Minney’s Yacht Surplus and all the boating goodies there, visit the website at minneysyachtsurplus.com. To learn more about the Sea Gypsies, including watching their movie trailer and getting the latest updates on their travels, visit their websites at infinityexpedition.org and seagypsiesmovie.com.
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Came in off of an advertised special... chartplotter with a chip. Got the unit home and no chip. After reaching out this morning I got nothing but attitude from some kid answering
I've had 1 used sail from Minneys and 3 from Bacon. They've all lasted pretty good. I always buy a 6+ or over. In fact, I've just bought my first NEW sail EVER from SEA Sails (Tasker) after 16 years on my used main from Bacon which cost me $650 in 2005, including shipping to Brisbane for my tall mast 48ft cat.
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Minney's Yacht Surplus. 1.2K followers. Follow "Keeping boating affordable in California for nearly 50 years." ... My dad was raised on Catalina Island and moved to Newport beach after WWII. He opened a yacht brokerage office on Mariner's Mile and ran it for close to fifty years. He purchased the 65' schooner Kelpie for $6500.00 in the early ...
A trip to the awesome Minney's Yacht Surplus store, rigging my Cal 20 and some photos from sailing and holiday parties. Feb. 10. Minney's Yacht Surplus (and some photos and sailing over the holidays) What a COOL store! I was like a kid in a candy shop. ...
NEWPORT BEACH — Newport Beach's Minney's Yacht Surplus, considered to be royalty within the local boating supply scene, hosted a very special guest leading into the weekend of March 9 - a crewmember from a rag-tag group of modern sailors known as the Sea Gypsies. The Sea Gypsies are a sailing community who navigate the world aboard ...
Posts: 14,191. Minney's Yacht Surplus. I have had a very pleasurable experience with a yacht surplus corporation. I live on an outer island in the Hawaiian chain. I do most of my boat part buying and selling through catalog, web, auction or otherwise. Nearly ten years ago I bought a very good Sabot sail from Minney's Yacht Surplus via phone and ...
Yes, I have bought sails and other stuff from Ernie Minney. This is a SoCal institution. The man is honest, the staff are helpful and his rating of sails are fair and objective. That said, go look at the sail and make your own evaluation. (Besides, browsing through his store is like Disneyland for sailors.)
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