The Life Preserver wine bottle cover by Boston Warehouse adds nautical flair and will easily become your go-to centerpiece. Shaped as a traditional life vest, along with a belt and tie. Measures 11-inches by 5-inches, perfect fit for most wine bottles. An instant classic centerpiece for boat, table or home. A great gift for boaters. Find it at Amazon…

A legend reborn. The SWIZA swiss pocket knife is the swiss knife reinvented – brand new take on the classic Victorinox. Soft rubber grip makes it easy to hold, the swiss cross logo doubles as a depressible button knife lock. The knife blade is amazingly easy to draw by using the slotted thumbhole. About 3 inches long, a perfect size for most everyday cutting tasks. All models include an awl punch and tweezers. This model also includes a screwdriver, bottle opener and a corkscrew to allow you to open wine at a moments notice – an important skill every sailor must possess. Comes in red, blue, black or white. Find it at Amazon…

The ACR ResQLink+ PLB-375 Personal Locator Beacon is the world’s smallest PLB, and it floats! It weighs less than a couple of PowerBars and it’s smaller than the cell phone in your pocket. Small and mighty, the ResQLink+ is a full-powered, GPS-enabled rescue beacon designed for boaters, pilots and water-borne sportsmen. The ResQLink+ is manually deployed and has a five year warranty. Find it at Amazon…

BOATERS LIKE GIFTS that are fun, thoughtful and useful (just like us). Boaters spend time in and around water, salt, weeds, mud, sand and sometimes fish. We have bought lots of boating gifts, plus we have tested many other boating products too. Here’s our list of TOP TEN GIFTS for BOATERS…

If you swim in the ocean like we do, you really can’t get better peace of mind from a shark attack than the Sharkbanz 2 (new model for 2019). As a shark approaches a person wearing a Sharkbanz, magnetic waves coming from the band disrupt its electro-receptors and it quickly turns away. It has been tested by marine biologist to deter many shark species through its patented magnetic field (the band will actually attract metal). Wear it on either your ankle or wrist. No batteries, no charging, and it’s always on. See why Popular Science called this “Best Innovation Of The Year”. Waterproof to 330 feet, comes in black or white. Great gift for the diver, kayaker, surfer or anyone who swims at the beach. Find it at Amazon…

Wearing The Whiskey Flag Tee you don’t need to be a sailor to know when it’s time to hoist the whiskey flag! 100% cotton jersey, made in USA, navy or coral. Find it at Anchored Style…

The Exclusive Urban Operators Bonefish is a tool designed by Crux Blades Adam Martinez. This lightweight but robust tool is made from titanium and features 7 tools in 1: Bottle Opener, Flathead Screwdriver, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, Pry Tool, Staple Puller, Box Opener, Earbud Cord Wrap. Comes with pouch. “…a cool and useful keychain.” -Editor Find it at Amazon…

The Costa Del Mar Cortez Polarized Sunglasses crave high sea adventures, whether you’re on a cruise, a yacht, or a fishing boat. Their polarized lenses ensure crystal clarity by eliminating glares, and these lenses also block blue light, yellow light, haze, and blur. Which color combo would you choose?

The Quick Cleat is the fast, easy way to secure anchor lines, boat fenders, mooring lines and more! Its unique design and rugged construction allows anyone to quickly secure a braided line in seconds — without knots! Just drop a good quality braided line in the rope slot and release. It’s that easy! No-knot design is quick and easy, rotary cam keeps the rope secure and locked-in, low profile will not tangle nets or gear, ideal for boat fenders, drift socks, or anchors. Black ABS or chrome. Find it at Amazon…

The ring that cuts fishing line! The Line Cutterz Ring is a sleek, adjustable ring with double-sided blade perfect for quick and efficient cutting of mono-filament and braided fishing line (up to 200 lb. braided). Tough ABS plastic and velcro attach to your stainless rigging, your rod end, and of course your finger. Cuts up to 50 lb. braided fishing line. One-size-fits-all velcro finger strap fits any finger or fixed object. Surgeon-sharp twin blades on either side of a hard plastic protective head. Clean cuts at just the right extra length of string, always at your fingertips right when you need it. No more fumbling for a knife or snips. Unmatched stainless-steel blade quality that will cut 200-lb Muzzy braided nylon bowfishing line repeatedly! Great for all types of fishing including kayak fishing, surf fishing, chartered fishing and ocean fishing. Find it at Amazon…

The ENO SingleNest Hammock is high quality, features 70D high tenacity breathable nylon taffeta and triple interlocking stitching. It is designed to safely support a maximum capacity of 400 pounds. Light enough to make the backpacker’s cut, but robust enough for backyard luxury, the SingleNest stuffs easily into its attached compression stuff sack, compacting the hammock down to the backpack friendly size of a softball. Includes Aluminum Wiregate Carabiners and nautical grade line with stainless-steel snap links allowing you to quickly and safely secure the SingleNest to trees, poles, boat masts, or even the wall. Ideal for hiking, camping, boating, traveling, back-yarding, or just relaxing. Find it at Amazon…

The Amazing Leatherman Tread is a wearable tool featuring 29 tools in 1. On your wrist you’ll have; phillips, flat and square drivers, box wrenches, hex drives, oxygen tank wrench, carbide glass breaker, pick/sim card tool, cutting hook, socket drive, and the most important tool… a bottle opener. Useful and good looking on your wrist. Can be assembled multiple ways to customize to your boating needs. Make it into a watchband too. Comes in stainless or black. Find it at Amazon…

The Boat Blanket is an indoor/outdoor blanket made for use in rugged situations. One side is wool while the other is water resistant nylon. It will fend off the elements in the boat or as a picnic blanket. Bonus: roll it up (with the included wide elastic band) turns it into a pillow or plush cushion fit for your guests. The newest versions include an added filling of insulating baffling which makes it both warm and plush. Made in Canada.

The portable Yeti Hopper made with a Dryhide shell (the same material used in whitewater rafts and survival suits), the Hopper 30 is completely leak proof and puncture resistant. Coldcell insulation delivers the same cold-keeping performance you’ve come to expect from Yeti, and the Hydrolock Zipper makes for a watertight closure to the cooler. A heavily padded EVA foam bottom protects against wear and tear, and six heavy duty D-ring tie down points allow you to securely fasten the cooler to your four wheeler, boat bottom, truck bed, or drift boat. The tapered design is intended to reduce cold loss and allows for ease of carrying when walking long distances. The cooler has a 6. 5 gallon carrying capacity, which according to Yeti, allows it to easily accomodate an 18 pack, six footlong subs, or nine quarts of potato salad. Expensive, but perhaps the best portable cooler. Find it at Amazon…

This is a very affordable (about 1/3 the price of others) EDC Waterproof Survival Case made of steel-bonded Tungsten Carbide (super hard) with an o-ring for a water tight seal. Case is 9.3cm long with a diameter about the size of a quarter. Includes cotton swabs, key ring, threads in 6 colors, buttons, and gray paracord for attachment. A great gift for the boater or boating stocking stuffer. Comes in 3 colors. Find it at Amazon…

Since 1913 the Stanley Classic Stainless Steel Flask has been built with rustproof, leak-proof and naturally BPA-free 18/8 grade stainless steel that takes a beating, a rugged and durable powder coat (in classic red, hammertone ice, hammertone green, hammertone crimson or hammertone navy), a wide mouth for easy cleaning and ice compatibility, as well as a Built for Life lifetime warranty. Integrated lanyard so you will never lose the cap. Holds 8 ounces. Find it at Amazon…

This is it, the classic dive watch every man should own, both rugged and utilitarian. The Seiko Automatic SRP 497 Diver’s Watch has been around for years, time-tested in many different water-born situations. Perfect for every day use. Shown is the new second generation nicknamed the Stargate. It features a Seiko 24 jewel automatic (self-winding and hand wind) movement (caliber 4R36), a day and date display, highly luminous hands and markers treated with Lumibrite for low light visibility, screw down offset orange ringed crown for superior water resistance, uni-directional diving bezel with PIP at 12:00, a Hardlex mineral crystal and a solid etched, screw-down case back. Includes a Seiko rubber dive strap, manual and Seiko box. Water Resistant to 200 meters Warranty of 2 Years. Find it at Amazon…

Make life easy, rinse your gear in the bag. The Mares Cruise Mesh Duffle Bag is ideal to store your equipment after either scuba, beach or boating. It is long enough to store even the longest fins in the market. It can be folded up in seconds, becoming a small round bag with a handle. Fast drying rugged material. Find it at Amazon…

“Best purchase I’ve ever made for the beach!”-Editor  The ultimate in snorkeling with (or without) a GoPro! The Aria QR+ Full Face Snorkeling Mask is their top of the line. 5 colors and 3 sizes to choose from. Full face masks let you see more fish and sea creatures than ever before. 180° full face design – makes it easier than ever to breathe comfortably through your mouth or nose while you are snorkeling. All levels, newbie snorkelers too! For snorkel lovers, this mask can solve the “tired mouth when biting breathing tube for long time” problem. Easy to adjust, comfortable, amazing unrestricted view! Don’t worry about water getting into your nose and mouth. Pair it up with your GoPro and record the fish, the fun and your friends too. Find it at Amazon…

The IC-M25 VHF might be the perfect Handheld VHF… plus, it floats and flashes when it hits the water, which makes it easy to find if dropped overboard. The design is slim with the lightest body in the current market for a floating VHF radio – at only 220g. Another innovative feature is its handy USB connector to easily charge it up from a variety of electronic devices. The radio comes in metallic grey or marine blue, has a large LCD display buttons that are tactile to provide simple operation. It is IPX7 waterproof construction with 4-step battery life indicator, weather channel with weather alert, instant access to Ch. 16 or programmable call channel, large LCD with auto backlighting (great for night time use). Find it at Amazon…

The BackSak by Skog A Kust is an awesome waterproof back pack for boating. We load up our dry bag every time we head out on the boat with pretty much every valuable item, plus anything we want to stay dry. BackSak has an IPX-6 waterproof main compartment made of welded seam 500 denier PVC. Integrated adjustable straps and a chest harness. It’s rugged, floats (of course) and the straps are comfortable. It comes in several colors and camo too – our favorite for hot temps is the high visibility yellow. The outside “splash proof” compartment get used a lot (mostly for cash and Sunbum sunscreen), since you don’t have to open the top and hunt around. The larger 35L is the way to go for our boating days. A great practical gift for the boater. “This pack gets lots of use. Recommended.” -Editor Find it at Amazon…

Boatmodo loves the Boom Swimmer Jr.. It’s a lot of boom for the buck! Waterproof, dust and shock proof. Flexible tail that attaches to nearly anything using the same platform as the Urchin, which makes this speaker mountable with all of the screw attachments already available for the R4A Urchin. Suction cup mount too. Red, Blue, White, Aqua, Grey. Find it at Amazon…

The Phixton Cree Flashlight uses one of the most efficient LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours. Made from aluminium, zoomable, drop-tested and IPX4 waterproof in accordance with the ANSI FL1 standard, 5 selectable modes (High – for dazzling brightness, Mid, Low, Strobe, and S.O.S) uses one 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (included). Gift box and battery charger included. An amazing value. Find it at Amazon…

Use the Addtop Solar Charger & Portable Solar Power Bank wto keep your smartphone or other device powered up out on the boat! Weatherproof and rugged. Fast charging with built-in 25000mAh Grade-A Lithium Polymer battery with 2.1A output. Compatible with most 5V USB devices. Charge a dead iPhone nearly 9 times or a MacBook 3 times! 1000+ charge cycles during the course of its life. 12-Month Worry-Free Warranty. Find it at Amazon…

This drybag is an Editor’s Pick! The Sea Lion 10L is the best medium size dry bag for the money. 100% waterproof, light, amazingly tough but comfortable fabric (tough enough to help prevent abrasions, punctures, tears, and whatever else Mother Nature can throw at it). The shoulder strap owners call “genius”. Lifetime Money Back Guarantee. Find it at Amazon…

EMTs, police, and fire fighters can insert your EPIC-id into their on-board computers and access important medical information, salt water safe, durable stainless steel clasp and USB cover, no subscription, just plug into your computer to input your personal information, medical history and insurance information as necessary. Black, red or white. PC and Mac compatible. Find it at Amazon…

The classic boat shoe name that has logged more miles of open ocean than any other brand, the Sperry Top-Sider. The Sperry Bahama features high quality canvas, rust-proof eyelets, leather laces with 360° lacing system for a secure fit, Vulcanized construction, and of course… non-marking rubber outsole with Wave-Siping™ for ultimate wet/dry traction. Find it at Amazon…

The Rub Away is the perfect kitchen tool for boaters, fisherman and cooks. It seems like no matter how many times you wash your hands, the odor of fish, garlic and onions lingers. Luckily, the answer is the Rub-Away bar. Rubbing the bar removes any odor from your hands. Lasts forever (and it really works). Find it at Amazon…