Boat.com Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Great Holiday Gifts For Boaters

Having trouble buying for the boater on your list? The Boat.com 2019 Holiday Gift Guide is here to help.

Buying holiday gifts for boaters can be tough. While most would agree you can never fail with a new luxury yacht, the fact is you don’t have to spend a bundle to fill the Captain with Christmas cheer. Our gift guide looks at]10 great gift ideas guaranteed to please any boater.

Garmin Virb 360

Wouldn’t it be nice to take a photo any time you like, without having to fish out a camera? Garmin’s rugged, waterproof Virb 360 camera takes high resolution still images and videos with a simple voice command – just tell it to take a picture or shoot a video and it does the rest. In fact, it records fully-spherical 360-degree video in up to 5.7K resolution with 360-degree audio that’s all automatically stitched together in the camera so you can just focus on having fun. About $800.

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Weego 66

The little Weego 66 is a tiny little power pack that can jump-start your boat if the battery runs down, yet takes up no more storage space than a decent book, making it a great addition to our holiday gift guide. It can also recharge phones, tablets and other portable devices, or illuminate bilges and other dark spots with its built-in 600-lumen flashlight. About $200.

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Caframo Sirocco II Elite Cabin Fan

Banish hot, stuffy sir from your boat’s cabin with Caframo’s Sirocco II Elite cabin fan. This unique fan uses a 360-degree mounting base to direct airflow anywhere it’s needed, while folding flat against the wall or ceiling when not in use. Its powerful brushless motor offers four speed settings, while its safety blade design stops should an errant finger get in the way. The Canadian-made fan works with both 12-volt and 24-volt systems, and provides up to 30 percent more air flow than previous models. Available on white or black, retail is about $100.

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Siren Marine Connected Boat System

This gift guide entry can help protect your boat. Siren Marine’s Connected Boat System is a compact anti-theft and remote monitoring kit that uses advanced, marine-specific software, a full network of proprietary wireless/wired sensors, reliable cellular connectivity and GPS tracking so that you can always know exactly where your boat is. It operates on a companion app that makes the system easy to install, simple to set up, and practical to use. About $430.

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ANGLR Bullseye

The anglers in the crowd will appreciate the Bluetooth-enabled ANGLR Bullseye, which records data related to a day on the water. The tiny button attaches to the boat or to the anglers themselves, and pairs with a nearby smartphone to record fish catches, weather data, waypoints and more. A connected tracking app then presents the collected data so anglers can spot trends and patterns for better results in the future. About $30.

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PowerRay Wizard

One of the coolest entries in our 2019 holiday gift guide is the PowerRay Wizard; a unique underwater drone (ROV) that can dive as deep as 98 feet. Use it to check your hull for fouling or damage, to identify potential hazards when navigating narrow channels, or just to see what’s down there on a summer’s afternoon. The PowerRay works with Zeiss VR One goggles for optimal viewing, using its internal Wi-Fi system to transmit images and data over distances of up to 262 feet. Talk about the ultimate fish finder! About $1,900.

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Fusion Panel Stereo

Fusion’s all-in-one panel stereo offers exceptional audio quality in a compact and thin casing that can be mounted anywhere. 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 a Garmin watch. Minimal depth allows the Fusion Panel Speaker to be installed directly onto any flat surface with no mounting cut-out required. They also offer a weatherproof version for mounting outdoors in the cockpit. About $350.

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Mustang Highwater Day Pack

Mustang’s new Highwater day pack is lightweight and 100% waterproof, making it ideal for day trips in iffy weather. Three quick-access exterior drop-in mesh pockets provide secure storage for frequently accessed items, while a single large-volume pocket with key-clip on front handles bulkier gear. Made from a 70 Denier PVC-free ripstop outer nylon shell, it includes external lash points to carry a fishing rod with ease. About $100.

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Dock Edge Motion Sensor Light

A new dock post motion sensor light from Dock Edge uses a powerful integral solar panel to keep its internal battery fully charged, while a built-in motion sensor turns the light on just when you need it – such as when returning to the dock after a twilight cruise. Its white LED lights generate up to 40 lumens of even, white light for safety after dark. Its 90-degree horizontal and vertical detection angle is sensitive to even smaller boats, while its handsome stainless steel housing offers supreme durability and great looks on any dock or boat house. At about $20, it’s an affordable option on our holiday gift guide.

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Glomex Zigoboat

The ZigBoat from Glomex is an innovative wireless system for monitoring and interacting with your boat, either remotely or while onboard. The system consists of a core module that works with a series of sensors that monitor things like battery voltage, bilge levels, shore power shortages, excess heat, smoke, and even intrusion by bad guys or curious racoons. Set up alarms to alert you remotely by SMS and enjoy full remote monitoring with no monthly fee or subscription required. The system uses wireless technology, so installation is a snap. You can even rig up a camera and keep watch over your pride and joy from the other side of the world. About $700.

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