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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Whenever you have a lull in your available time to boat, whether it’s the time of year where the boats are inside or it’s storming in the heat of summer, it makes for more time for hobbies, sports, and honey-dos. But, what about your boat? Doesn’t it deserve something? A gift or a token of appreciation for all the

by: John Tiger

tags: Gift Ideas, Retrofitting

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

The new Wind Instrument RB™ is available with a special Black Friday Bonus Pack and free shipping. With the current waiting list from being sold out, we are currently shipping new orders in the first week of December. Orders ship out in the sequence received, so order now for earliest delivery. The Bonus Pack accessories

tags: Coupons & Discounts, Gift Ideas, Navigation, Sailing, Software & Apps, Travel

Friday, November 22, 2019

The sheer volume of angling accessories that come to market each season is astounding. Those that survive the test of time, their use and value aboard our Great Lakes fishing boat are worthy of pointing out. We’re not talking rods, reels, or lures here, but accessories that make angling easier, more productive, more enjoyable,

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Fishing, Gift Ideas

Thursday, November 14, 2019

I’ve had the privilege to test out some cool gear recently and I chose to make it all something I could wear. Here are some highlights of what I found. Gill Marine OS2 Offshore Women’s Jacket - $349 For serious time on the water, whether cruising or in a regatta, I tested Gill’s OS2 Offshore jacket and was impressed

by: Zuzana Prochazka

tags: Clothing & Shoes, Gift Ideas

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

New products make their debut every year, and each year some are off-the-charts great. This year, I was blown away by the versatility, functionality, and innovation of a number of new products that range from jump starters to marine security systems. Each one is designed to help boaters maximize their time on the water. Weego 44 I am

by: Jordan Balbresky

tags: Electronics, Gift Ideas

Monday, December 3, 2018

What do you get a boater for the holidays? How about providing some much needed on-water and on-road help – including free tows back to his or her home dock – in case of a breakdown? Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has three holiday gift ideas that are perfect for any boater, sailor or angler. An

tags: Boat Club, Gift Ideas, Hauling, Towing

Friday, November 30, 2018

I’ve been fortunate to be able to use a dozen new boating products this past season, and have a few to recommend. I have documented in photos the installation of a few on our project boat, which will be shared in more detail in DIY features in upcoming issues. However, for those of you who may need some holiday gift ideas for

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Gift Ideas

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Well, another year under the old transom. Time to think about Christmas gifts for that boater who has everything! Our Year End “Buyer’s Guide” is published each year to showcase new and interesting products our readership might have a need for, or interest in. For my part, I tried to find several gift ideas for

by: Captain Dennis J. Mykols

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, Gift Ideas

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Chafe-Pro®’s patented Fender Hook is a new and improved method to secure fenders and fender lines to handrails on yachts Installed in a convenient wrap-around manner, the Fender Hook uses Velcro® hook & loops to close and secure itself around the piping or handrails. With an interior liner of our proprietary

tags: Accessories, Decorative, Gift Ideas

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Carved Lake Art is passionate about providing gifts and heirloom quality wood art to boating and nautical lovers. Inspired by the love of the water, Carved Lake Art creates 3D laser cut depth charts of the lakes and oceans of the world. From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond, Carved Lake Art most likely has

tags: Coupons & Discounts, Decorative, Gift Ideas

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