10 Great Father’s Day Gifts for Boaters

The best thing about being in a boat family is that Father’s Day gifts are a cinch. Let’s face it, fathers can be pretty tough to buy for. But having a boat in the family changes everything. From big ticket gifts to fun and inexpensive little things, there’s really no limit.

Looking for the ideal gift for Dad the boater? You can’t go wrong with any of these.

DJI Mavic Mini Drone

DJI Mavic Mini Drone

Drones are incredibly useful tools on any boat, ideal for checking out shallow anchorages, helping to navigate through confusing islands, finding the best fishing spots or checking out how long the lineup is at the onshore ice cream stand. DJI’s Mavic Mini is a compact, easy-to-use drone that shoots 12MP aerial photos and 2.7K HD video with amazing clarity and stability. Best of all, at less than .55 pounds anyone can fly this drone without needing government registration.

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Fusion Panel Stereo

Fusion Panel Stereo

Fusion’s all-in-one Panel Stereo offers exceptional audio quality in a compact and thin casing that can be mounted literally anywhere. Digital signal processing, class D amplification, dual three-inch speakers and a passive bass radiator all fit within the speaker’s compact footprint. Offering AM/FM, USB, AUX and Bluetooth streaming source options, the stereo can be controlled by buttons on its face or remotely with a smartphone running the Fusion app, or even by a compatible Garmin watch. Minimal depth allows the Fusion Panel Speaker to be installed directly onto any flat surface with no mounting cut-out required. Opt for the weatherproof version for mounting outdoors in exposed locations.

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Garmin Quatic 6 Watch

Garmin Quatix 6 watch lineup

This highly capable marine smartwatch brings unrivalled connectivity to onboard systems, streaming data right to your wrist. Control the stereo, monitor water depth, watch engine rpm and wind, mark waypoints, check your navigation chart or a Garmin LakeVu G3 map, navigate by GPS and more, with battery life of up to 14 days per charge. It also supports other Garmin apps including fitness trackers, sports apps, email, text, Garmin Pay and music. It is fully customizable with downloadable apps, a wide choice of wrist bands and more.

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Gator Patch

Gator Patch

The remarkable Gator Patch is a self-adhesive fiberglass-reinforced patch that can be used to instantly repair just about anything, including boat hulls, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more. Available in sizes from 3×4 inches up to 9×12 inches, you simply remove the soft, flexible patch from its foil package, peel off the backing tape and apply it to any hard surface for an instant, permanent, water-tight seal that can be drilled, tapped, sanded or painted within an hour. Easily moldable around flat or curved areas, dents, joints or angles, it’s makes the ultimate kayak drag pad, protecting their thin shells from damage when hauled over paved launch ramps.

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Geigertec Extreme Mount

GeigerTec Extreme Bracket

The Extreme Mount from Geigertec Marine is the choice of top fishing pros worldwide for its unrivaled ability to hold huge, expensive display screens exactly where they’re needed – and without shifting, slipping or losing its grip in even the harshest weather or the roughest water imaginable. With five axis of movement and a positive locking tooth system using proprietary CNC-machined cut teeth, this is one articulated electronics mount that keeps the screen where it needs to be. Learn more here.

Super Yacht Rental

Superyacht O’Pari

Your old man’s the best – and you want him to have the best. You just don’t want to have to pay for it. If that sounds about right, then instead of buying him that massive superyacht of his dreams, simply rent him one for a week. YachtCharterFleet.com lists a number of charter vessels luxurious enough to tempt even the fussiest customers, including O’Pari – a 310-footer launched earlier this year that takes luxury to an all-new level. With spacious accommodations for just 12 guests, this mini cruise ship comes with a crew of 28 and every imaginable luxury. Rent it for a cool $1 million a week – plus expenses, of course.

Personalized Boating Hat

The Captain’s Crown

Help your Captain keep his cool with an ultra-slick Captain’s hat, complete with the boat’s name embroidered right on the front. This chino twill cap has a pre-curved bill, cloth strap and an antique brass slide buckle closure with tuck-in grommet so it fits well on anyone. Made from 100% woven cotton woven, it’s stylish and comfy under the summer sun.

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SeaDek Stackable Fenders

SeaDek Defender

For years SeaDek has been known as the company that makes soft foam flooring that feels great on bare skin and dries in minutes, and without ever getting hot under the sun. Now the company has expanded outside the boat with a new line of protective fenders that protect the hull from damage while taking up little storage space thanks to their flat design. SeaDek Defender fenders come in small and medium sizes for small and medium-sized boats, and include a hanger rope with a Velcro strap to easily set the right height. Learn more here.

Stanley Classic Thermos

Stanley Classic

There are a ton of insulated bottles on the market but the original Stanley Classic remains the one to beat. Made from 18/8 stainless steel for insane durability, the Classic features double-wall vacuum insulation, an insulated lid that doubles as a cup, and an unequalled lifetime warranty. Keeps hot drinks hot for 20 hours, cold drinks cold for 24 hours, and ice for 4 days. Best of all it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleanups.

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Novel

Sucked Dry

Who doesn’t like a good read? Sucked Dry, the latest bestseller from acclaimed marine author Charlie Levine, is guaranteed to leave Dad in stitches as he follows the misadventures of young, thrill-seeking Parker McPhee on a series of remarkable fishing adventures. Armed with little more than a fly, a piece of bait or a lure and most likely a bottle of rum, Parker continually finds himself in precarious situations that he somehow weaves his way out of.

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