Post #85591 by TikiMaxton on Sat, Apr 10, 2004 10:48 AM

Don't know how far you're willing/able to travel for this stuff, but there's a great nautical swap meet at a marina along the road from Monterey to Santa Cruz. Boat bums from all over the place pick this stuff up on their travels and sell it there to pay for gas to move on. I got a huge block and tackle for $10, lots of used rope (excellent for decorating) for like a penny a foot, pullys, used fish netting, cleats, etc., all dirt cheap.