A Holiday Gift Guide for Boaters

Wondering what to get the boaters in your family this holiday season? Boatguide presents its top picks for great holiday gifts that every boater will enjoy, with everything from big-ticket toys to thoughtful stocking stuffers.

Aquapac Floating Phone Case

The Aquapac SDPF waterproof phone case protects smartphones from water, spray and rain.

The new Aquapac SDPF waterproof phone case protects sophisticated smartphones from water, spray, rain and even impact thanks to its innovative, fully jacketed design. Made from biodegradable TPU with impact-resistant foam, it protects all popular smartphones from knocks and splashes, while still allowing full operation including making calls, taking videos and sending texts without having to remove the device from the safety of its cocoon. It even floats when loaded with phones of up to 160gms in weight.

Garmin quatix 7 – Sapphire Edition

Garmin’s quatic 7 Sapphire Edition runs for up to 16 days on a battery charge.

Garmin’s quatix 7 Sapphire GPS-enabled marine smartwatch with AMOLED display runs for up to 16 days per charge, eliminating the need to drag a bulky recharger with you on shorter trips. The watch seamlessly connects with compatible Garmin chart-plotters and MFDs to allow remote control of key features, including chart zoom, layout shortcut, autopilot and more. Use traditional button controls or the new touchscreen interface to view charts, operate a wide range of customizable apps, or remotely control an onboard Fusion stereo.

JL Audio M6 Luxe Speakers

JL AudioM6 Luxe speakers are an easy DIY upgrade that will improve the sound on any boat.

JL Audio’s new M6 Luxe speakers and subwoofers have been designed to offer a combination of premium audio performance and luxury appearance that fits the décor of today’s boats with a sleek, flush-mount appearance. Precision engineered and stringently tested, the Mx Luxe speaker line uses only the highest quality marine-grade materials that withstand UV and saltwater exposure, exceeding ASTM International test standards. M6 Luxe loudspeakers will be available for 6.5, 7.7 and 8.8-inch coaxial M6 speakers, as well as for 8-inch and 10-inch M6 subwoofers offering easy, drop-in upgrades anyone can hear.

Kenyon VDC Grill

Kenyon says its VDC grill is the first and only 48-volt battery-operated electric grill in the world.

There’s nothing wrong with a cooler full of sandwiches when you’re out on the water, but a freshly grilled burger or hot dog is just that much better. Kenyon’s VDC grill is the first and only 48-volt battery-operated electric grill in the world, making it possible to safely power up lunches on the water without any need to deal with fuel tanks. This patent-pending grill combines features the company’s IntelliKEN Touch control technology for easy and precise grilling with fingertip control and minimal power consumption.

Mustang Survival Taku Elite Waterproof Jacket

Mustang Survival’s Taku Elite waterproof jacket keeps boaters warm and dry in even the most extreme conditions.

Designed for speed and convenience, the lightweight yet robust Taku Elite waterproof jacket from Mustang Survival keeps boaters warm and dry in all conditions thanks to its MarineSpec SP fabric that offers unequalled water resistance and breathability. The Taku Elite has discretely configured features including external pocketing and attachment points for quick access to frequently used items.

North Sails Performance Southern Ocean Suit

For boaters who go out in any conditions, North Sails’ Southern Ocean suit offers extreme weather protection.

Constructed from durable Gore-Tex pro, the Southern Ocean Suit from North Sails features game-changing reinforcement 4DL and TightWeave face fabrics. Designed to protect boaters heading into wild, deep blue water from the sea and all environmental conditions they face, the jacket features a unique collar and hood design to keep water out, while the two-way AquaGuard front zip eliminates seepage even in driving rain or when running the boat into showers at high speed. Pants feature a reinforced seat and oversized cut for added comfort without sagging.

Ocean Plastics

Beautiful jewellery from Ocean Plastics gives new life to plastic waste.

Ocean Plastics takes a direct approach to dealing with plastic wastes in our world’s oceans by gathering used plastic items from beaches and shorelines and recycling the material into beautiful jewelry. Owner Addy White sweeps Florida beaches daily, gathering a wide range of colorful plastics which she then forms into delightful earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces, giving new life to discarded plastics.

Origami Solar Panel

The origami solar panel from Levante folds for storage when not in use.

Solar panels are great on a boat for charging cell phones and keeping batteries topped up. Unfortunately, panels big enough to be of any real value take up a lot of space, and are tough to store when not required. The origami solar panel from Levante folds up onto a compact form when not in use, making it a cinch to carry and store. Unfolded, it reveals a 79-inch by 41-inch full array of bifacial solar cells that generate 300 watts of power to efficiently make the most of the sun’s energy. Plug-and-play design makes set-up easy, while IoT technology allows users to easily monitor energy production right on their own mobile device.

RescueME PLB3 AIS Personal Locator Beacon

The Ocean Signal PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon recently won a product of the year award at the Design Award METS trade show.

The Ocean Signal PLB3 Personal Locator Beacon delivers a comprehensive communication link to emergency services in the event your ship goes down or you fall victim to a man overboard emergency, even if the survivor is incapacitated. This compact, mobile-connected PLB integrates GNSS positioning, 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz signals and AIS transmissions, as well as the new Galileo Return Link Service (RLS) to ensure help finds you right away. Smartphone connectivity, global coverage and a 5-year battery life all come standard on this potential life-saver.

Simrad NSX

Simrad’s NSX multi-function display from Simrad features integrated sonar, radar and autopilot compatibility.

The all-new NSX multi-function display from Simrad features integrated sonar, radar and autopilot compatibility, while the handy Setup Wizard means be up and running in no time. Exclusive compatibility with C-MAP X charts brings the navigation experience to life, displaying map details in a new way and the intuitive touchscreen experience is simple to use featuring a drag-and-drop screen customization and enhanced day and night modes.