EXHIBIT 23.1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


West Marine, Inc.

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
West Marine, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 6, 1996, appearing
in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of West
Marine, Inc. for the year ended December 30, 1995.


/s/  Deloitte & Touche LLP

June 14, 1996