25 Knot Too Shabby Gift Ideas For Boaters

What’s a day out on the boat without access to cool beverages? Toadfish’s Non-Tipping Suction Cup Can Cooler is the first of its kind that sticks to any smooth surface while keeping your beverage cool for up to 12 hours. We love this version that contains the adapter to fit slim cans (like energy drinks) as well as standard sized ones.

Imagine being out on the boat and diving into the water only to realize that your keys are still in your pocket. Yikes! Insert jumbo floating key chains and crisis averted. This is one of those can’t go wrong gifts as it’s a must have for anyone who lives on the water or weekends on the boat.

Earth Pak’s dry bag provides long lasting waterproof support for all of your gear on board and as a bonus also comes with an IPX8 Certified 6.5 Inch waterproof phone case. Available in 5 different sizes to fit everyone’s needs from an afternoon in the sun to a week-long adventure at sea. Best part? It can double as a camping pillow if needed!

Designed with the thermal engineering that YETI known for in a unique slim space saver variety, this Rock 24 Hard Cooler will hold all the day’s necessities but will also fit behind the driver’s seat of a car. Perfect for taking on a boat as well with YETI’s tie down kit, it’s guaranteed to stay put even in the roughest of seas.

A good pair of binoculars might not be the first gift you think of for a boater, but they will certainly elevate their water adventures. Adorrgon’s Clear Weak Light Vision Binoculars are perfect for bird watching and heading out in the early morning light. They are a must have for any longer boating adventures that go further from shore!

This 12v Marine Radio by Pyle is a traditional AM/FM radio that also has bluetooth connectivity, which allows for audio to stream services like Pandora directly from any bluetooth enabled device (phone or tablet). Users also have the option to answer phone calls so there is no need to dig around for the phone and risk getting it wet. 

Just like all things techy, GPS can malfunction from time to time. Many boaters prefer the presence of a compass to guide their adventures, even as a backup. TurnOnSport’s Dash Mount Compass is a beautiful relic so classic it’s cool.

One of the things many new boat owners may not realize is how much maintenance a boat requires. Giving the gift of Boat Scuff Erasers to add to their cleaning kit will help make wash downs a snap. These are like the Magic Eraser of boating, perfect for scuff marks from shoes, fishing poles, and coolers.

Most new boat owners only think about blue skies and perfect weather out on the water. Any experienced boater knows that a bimini top is a must have item to block the sun when it gets to be too much, or protect from an unexpected rain shower or storm. We love that this one comes in an option of 10 different colors to match the new boat perfectly!

The best part of a new boat is being able to take friends out on the water for a day of fun. Things can quickly get messy with drinks and snacks everywhere. We love this simple solution from Docktail, an all in one mountable cup holder, table, and storage shelf for all the on- board goodies and treats.

Celebrate a boat warming with a personalized corkscrew or bottle of wine designed with the boat’s name. We love the classic look (and the multiple color options) of this corkscrew as well as the functionality as it can be used either at home or on the boat.

Nothing says get the fun started like music, so a new pair of waterproof bluetooth speakers for the boat makes the perfect boat warming gift. We love the ability for this to connect with Amazon Echo Dot and the built tough exterior for extra durability when out and about.