31 Best Gifts For Boaters And Sailors That They’ll Actually Love
Looking for the right gifts for boaters? Check out these amazing gift ideas any boater or sailor will actually love.
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Maritime Writing Journal
Amazon.com
This nautical-themed writing journal will allow them to log their most exciting boat trips. It’s made of high-quality faux leather and is refillable making it perfect to take to the sea.
Monocular Telescope
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Give them the ability to do bird watching, spot islands, stargaze, or just watch dolphins leaping out the ocean. This high powered monocular telescope provides an 8x magnification in high detail.
Waterproof Dry Bag
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Keep their belongings dry with the help of this high-quality drybag. It’s 100% waterproof, water doesn’t penetrate even if they’ll jump in the water with it. Plus, its transparent material will allow them to spot whatever that is they need to get inside the bag easily. There are many drybags like this but the transparent one is my favorite.
Premium Boat Scuff Erasers
Amazon.com
Keep their boats spotless with the help of this premium boat scuff erasers. It effortlessly removes dirt in their boat’s interior and exterior.
How To: Knots Coffee Mug
Amazon.com
Sure, you can watch all the videos you want about how to tie a knot. But unless you actually do it, you’re never gonna learn. This coffee mug has handles that can be used to practice tying knots and various knot tutorials printed around it. Plus, you can use it to pour your favorite cup of coffee.
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Picnic Time Brand Mariner Cheese Board and Tool Set
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Get the perfect nautical cheeseboard for wine loving boaters. It comes with with the complete tools to indulge in various cheese variants.
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Columbia Men’s Bahama Ii Short Sleeve Shirt
Amazon.com
This is not your typical shirt. This fishing shirt is equipped with UPF 30 fabric that helps block harmful UVA and UVB rays to help prevent sunburns and skin damage from being exposed for long hours under the heat of the sun.
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Boat Cleaner Microfiber Sponge Bucket and Microfiber Wash Cloths
Amazon.com
A spotless boat = a happy sailor. This boat cleaning set has everything they’ll need to keep their boats spotless.
Solar Power Bank
Amazon.com
In cases of emergency, solar power comes in very handy. This solar power bank has an option to charge itself from solar sources or direct to plug. A handy survival item for boaters. If you don’t think he’ll like the look of the solar version, any power bank will do.
Captian and First Mate Hat and Coozie Set
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Keep your beers cold and your face protected from the heat of the sun with this couple hat and coozie set. It has a nautical theme making it perfect for boaters.
Captain’s Yacht Sailors Hat Snapback
Amazon.com
Have a little bit of fun when boating around by wearing a captain’s snapback hat.
Boat Trash Bag
Amazon.com
Protect the ocean and keep their boats clean by giving them this boat trash bag. It has a funnel-like design to prevent the trash from flying overboard when your boater friends speed up.
Waterproof Led Boat Lights
Amazon.com
A well-lit boat is important not only to be easily spotted by other ships at night but also for the safety of everyone aboard. These 72W waterproof LED lights have a 120° illumination giving sailors a well-lit wide view of their surroundings.
Quick Drying Aqua Water Shoes
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The Zhuanglin shoes have a breathable upper mesh to keep it light, breathable, and quick-drying. It has soft insoles for the maximum comfort of the wearer plus it has non-slip soles to prevent slipping inside the boat.
Double Braid Nylon Dockline Mooring Rope
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Sure, they have a rope already that’s for sure, but it doesn’t hurt to have some extra once in case of emergency.
This double braided nylon rope has a decreased stretch and increased shock absorption qualities making it ideal for the docking of small boats.
Attwood Emergency Telescoping Paddle for Boating
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Sure, boats have engines and you probably don’t need to paddle. But what happens when your engine shuts off in the middle of nowhere? An emergency paddle will surely come in handy in those situations.
This paddle is made of a corrosion-resistant aluminum shaft and high-impact plastic blade making sure it will not break or corrode. In addition, its telescoping feature allows you to collapse it into a smaller item for easier storage.
Garmin Striker 4 with Transducer
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Stop the guesswork and start being accurate when going fishing.
This high-frequency sonar gives near-photographic images with detailed representations of objects, structures, and fish. With the help of the waypoint map, you can easily view, mark, and navigate to locations such as stumps, brush piles, and docks.
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Adjustable Boat Tie Down Straps to Trailer with Quick Release Buckle
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Prevent the boat from bouncing and shifting in the trailer by tying them down with this easy to use tie-down boat straps. It has vinyl-coated S-hooks that prevents scratches on your boat. In addition, the quick and easy flip buckles will allow you to tie down the boat in minutes. Simply open the buckle, pull the strap snug, and flip the buckle closed to tighten and lock automatically. Great gift for hobbyists.
Bourbon Whiskey Decanter
Amazon.com
Sure, there’s a lot of decanter sets available on Amazon, but this, in particular, will pique the interest of boaters.
Boating Tee
Amazon.com
This boating-inspired tee is made out of 100% cotton making it feel soft and comfortable for the wearer. In addition, its wonderful design looks eye-catching in and out of the boat.
Robocup Cup Holder
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They’ll never have to worry about where to place their beers when going for a boat ride. This cup holder can easily be clamped and locked on poles giving them cup holders anywhere in the boat. In addition, they sell accessory holders separately making them upgradeable.
Ironwood Pacific Top-Snapper Tool
Amazon.com
Give them the ability to snap and unsnap their boat canvas easily without damaging the canvas.
Asobu Frosty Beer 2 Go
Amazon.com
This beer holder will allow them to enjoy their glass of beer by keeping it cold longer. It can accommodate most beer bottles and cans. in addition, it’s complete with a built-in can opener for maximum convenience. Perfect gift for beer drinkers.
Anchor Shaped Wine Rack with Wine Cork Holder
Amazon.com
Incorporate their love for boating at home with this anchor wine rack.
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Mud Pie Nautical Sailboat Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Amazon.com
This salt and pepper shaker set is made of ceramic and is hand painted with stripes to capture the nautical vibe.
SquidCup – Non Tip Boat Cup Holder & Tumbler System
Amazon.com
Never worry about not having cup holders in your favorite spot in the boat. The SquidCup system creates a cup holder where you need it with the help of its magnetized silicone rubber base + micro suction cups.
Rudder Bottle Opener
Amazon.com
Pop a beer or two with this nautical bottle opener.
YETI Tundra 45 Cooler
Amazon.com
Sure, YETI costs more than the cheaper coolers but it’s definitely worth the extra cash. YETI Tundra is a perfect mix of versatility and durability that makes it virtually indestructible. In addition, the 3 inches PermaFrost and extra-thick FatWall design keep ice stay ice for days.
Insulated Wine Tote Cooler Bag
Amazon.com
Keep the wine cold when going for a boat ride in this insulated wine tote bag. It has 3-layer high-quality padding that protects the wine bottle and insulates it at the same time. Perfect gift for wine enthusiasts.
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Audible Gift Membership
Amazon.com
Sailing can get boring after a few hours in the middle of the ocean. Make sure your boat-loving friend doesn’t end up hating the activity because of boredom by giving him an Audible membership. He can listen to books, podcasts, and more.
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JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Amazon.com
Since they’re in the middle of the ocean, they’ll never get any noise complaints. Give them the ability to max out the volume without having to worry about bad sound quality with the JBL Flip 4. It has 12 hours of playtime and is IPX7 waterproof making it perfect for the ocean.
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A Final Note
I hope you were able to find the perfect gift idea.
We recognize that looking for gifts for men is difficult. Which is why we did are doing the heavy lifting to look for gifts that men would like. If you didn’t find the perfect gift you were looking for, feel free to explore other gift ideas.
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