Walmart here was rearranging and painting the wall where the boat "stuff" was usually placed. Picked up a vinyl coated, 10 lb mushroom anchor for $9. lots of junk, but a number of steals, if you needed the piece.
Not limited to boat stuff, walmart strategy seems to be to clear out an area at almost any cost to make room for profitable items.. not much catches dust there. Seasonal items especially lawn and garden can be grabbed literally for a dime on the dollar, but you need to be fast.