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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000912833-15-000014
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		8
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20150521
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150410
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150410
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20150410

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			WEST MARINE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000912833
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
		IRS NUMBER:				770355502
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1229

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEF 14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-22512
		FILM NUMBER:		15763359

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 WESTRIDGE DRIVE
		CITY:			WATSONVILLE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95076-4100
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8317282700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 WESTRIDGE DRIVE
		CITY:			WATSONVILLE
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			95076
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