Boat Gift Deals & Ideas For Black Friday
Black Friday is coming up the day after Thanksgiving. This is a traditional shopping day that has been a big deal and marks the start of the holiday gift-giving season. You can't go wrong with a thoughtful gift that is boating-themed to show your boater appreciation. A gift that is meaningful should reflect the person you are giving it to, their passions and interests. It's always the thought that counts. Even if you don't have the budget, we've got some great ideas to help you cover all price points for this holiday season.
Gift certificates: Bass Pro, Cabela’s Or West Marine
Can't decide? A boating gear gift card is a great option. This one is for everyone. The amount you choose is up to the recipient. A gift certificate to an outdoor shop offers many options for boating accessories, fishing accessories, and marine gear. This is a great way to thank someone you care about. Cabela's, West Marine and Bass Pro Shops are the top outdoor shops that sell boating gear. Black Friday Sale at West Marine: Up to 40%-50% Discount on Products
For more information on WestMarine.com's holiday sales, visit WestMarine.com.
Portable Water Desalination System
In the realm of cool "Sharper-Image-style" yet still practical gadgets, lies the nifty QuenchSea water desalination and filtration system. QuenchSea, a revolutionary, affordable, manual-powered device that converts seawater into freshwater, is portable and easily portable. It is portable, lightweight and produces up to 26 gallons per day. The product features a triple-filtration system that removes parasites and pathogens as well as other harmful contaminants. It is simple to use and comes with a QS RO membrane, pre-filter, and a pre-filter. This is the ultimate survival tool for boats. It sounds expensive, right? This life-saving emergency device costs only $130.
QuenchSea has product and ordering information.
Safety Gear: Personal Locator Beacons
Consider getting a Personal Locator Beacon for someone you are shopping for who is a safety nut. These devices are more portable than EPIRBs and are less expensive than those that are attached to an individual person. PLBs work on the same frequencies as EPIRBs and transmit an SOS via satellites from rescue agencies anywhere on the globe. You can get a PLB with or without a GPS. A built-in GPS can speed up rescue times. You should look out for features such as a long battery life and an emergency LED and digital status indicator, built-in GPS systems, and the ability to float.
Garmin's inReach mini 2 and Garmin inReach Explorer+, both lightweight and small, are great choices. They have great interfaces, long battery lives, and are portable. The Explorer+ also comes with a built-in messenger.
Get the Garmin InReach Mini 2 now on Amazon
From Performance to Casual Boat Shoes
Boat shoes can be used for everything from sailing shoes to yachting apparel. They are designed for boating activities like offshore fishing and competitive sailing and can also be tailored for aesthetics and style. Good boat shoes are made from durable materials that can withstand saltwater and other harsh weather conditions. Shoes that are solely designed for fashion and appearance may be less durable than those made to be durable, purpose-built performance boat footwear, such as rubber fishing boots, rubber sailing boots, and rubber ankle boots.
You can find the perfect attire to enjoy a relaxing luxury sail on Nantucket's summer days by choosing from the classics like Sperry Topsiders or Tommy Hilfiger’s Bowman Boat Shoes, Dubarry Shoes of Scotland and Riomar Shoes. Sperry Shoes are the industry's most popular brand for traditional boat shoes. They have been a huge success since their introduction by Paul Sperry in 1935.
You might consider boat shoes from brands such as Gill, Zhik, and Musto if you are looking for shoes to compete in a dinghy race, sailboat racer, or bluewater sailors. You might also consider brands such as XTRATUF and Grundens if you are looking for shoes to buy for a tournament angler or commercial fisherman. These shoes are waterproof and extremely durable, making them ideal for extreme conditions in the deep sea.
For The Studious Boat Scholar
Books are still the best gift, even in today's digital age. We have a great selection of the best boating books for you to choose from, regardless of whether your boater prefers to read on a kindle, a paperback, or hardcover.
The Into the Raging Sea book is one of my favourite boat-related books. It tells the story about the sinking and rescue of the abandoned El Faro container vessel in the Bermuda Triangle. The Rachel Slade's riveting, edge-of-your seat nail-biter, reminiscent of books such as The Perfect Storm and A Night To Remember, Dead Wake and In The Heart Of The Sea, expertly recounts October 2015's sinking of the modern, 800-foot, 31-ton cargo vessel under Captain Michael Davidson. The national bestseller won the New York Times Editor's Choice Award. It features hundreds of interviews with family members, maritime experts, and the words of crew members, whose conversations were recorded by the ship's data recorder. Slade, a veteran journalist, peels back the layers of this harrowing story as she examines America's marine fleet and modern shipping. The story of 33 American women and men who lost their lives in Hurricane Joaquin, a Category 3-hurricane, is told to readers. They were subject to 40-foot waves and 100-miles per hour winds at the eye of this historic hurricane.
Into the Raging Sea by Harper Books available on Amazon (print and audio books).
Real Anglers Need Fishing Rods and Gear
Got bait? Are your rods and reels starting to wear out? Are your rods or reels getting old? To help you find the perfect gift for fishing enthusiasts, we have articles on the best fishing gear for specific species.
The Penn International VI fishing reel is a great choice if you are looking for a new reel to gift a boater. While some fishing rods are up to standard, others set the standards. The Penn International VI is the latest in a long line Penn's offshore fishing gear that sets the standard for others. Reel seats and butts are made of aluminum, guides are Fuji Silicon Nitride and Aftco roller guides, grips and handles are EVA. The backbone is made from one-piece tubular fiberglass that is almost unbreakable. These rods can withstand battles against blue marlin, tuna and other deep sea creatures. They are available in line classes up to 130 pounds. There are also Bent-butt models.
Wake Sports Lovers
These can make great gifts for athletes boaters, whether they are wake surfers or water skiers. You should consider buying a professional product if you have a competitor, such as a wakeboard, wake surfing board, or wakeboard from Ronix, Hyperlite, or Liquid Force. Connelly, Slingshot and Doomswell are other top brands for wakeboard boards.
A towable inflatable boat tube, or a float, can provide sporty entertainment for those who are just looking for some fun. Overtons offers a wide range of towables and tubes that are suitable for all ages. You can choose from top brands such as O'Brien and Sportstuff, Aquaglide and Connelly, RAVE, and many more. Consider getting your boater a new tow rope if they have a tube. Tubes can become worn over time.
Shop for wakeboards at the Hyperlite Wake Company's online store
Boot Clothes: Wear What You Love on the Water
Look good while out on the water. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg once stated, "Style is something everyone has, all you have to do is find it." This season, fall/winter boating season allows for more options, from jackets and pants to stylish, but functional, foul weather gear.
You can find waterproof clothing that is both practical and lightweight, such as wet suits that keep wakesurfers warm in colder waters or simple nylon tank tops and trunks. O-Brien offers a wide range of boat outfits, while O'Brien is also a great brand for boating clothing.
For more, visit the official Helly Hansen Online Store.
Protect Your Eyes with Sunglasses and Shades
It can be hard to see when you are on the water. We have put together some articles to help you choose the best boating sunglasses. Top boating sunglass brands include names like: Costa, Waterhaul, Oakley, etc...
Waterhaul's Fitzroy Slate sunglasses are a favorite of ours. These rectangular, unisex frames are Italian-engineered and hand-finished. They can be worn by all shapes and sizes and are 100% recycled polypropylene. The matte slate gray finish is a nod to the origins of the material as ocean plastic. This means that 0% of the plastic used in the frames are "virgin" plastics. This helps to reduce plastic waste in the oceans. Waterhaul offers a lifetime warranty on the frames and covers them with its five-barrel hinges.
For more information on products and ordering , visit Waterhaul
Baby-On-Board: Marine Grade Child Seats
SearocK claims to be the "only marine-grade baby chair for boats and homes". SearocK claims its baby seat will keep your child happy on the water and can withstand saltwater and other harsh weather conditions. This child's seat, which is built to last for generations of grandkids and kids alike, can be easily transferred to your home or dock. It also provides multiple seats.
SearocK Baby Seats can be attached to any boat top, including fiberglass T-tops, Bimini top frames and rocket launchers. The 4-point harness attaches above the seat, and there is an additional stabilizer beneath the seat. It's durable, portable, safe, and easy to transport, making it ideal for family boats.
Water Toys Galore
Recreational boaters go out on the water to have fun, so it makes sense that there are more water toys than just one. As the ultimate boating accessory, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), have been a huge hit for the past decade. You can also find small accessories and vessels that fit on dayboats or trailerable boats such as kayaks, floating docks, watermats, dive propulsion vehicles (DPV), SeaDoos/Jet Skis(PWCs), foils and electric surfboards (Fliteboards JetSurfs and Waydoo Flyers), and boogie boards. There are many options, so pick your budget and start exploring!
What about a whole new boat?
A brand new boat is the best way to make this holiday season memorable. It doesn't get any better than a brand new Scarab boat. We have great articles to help you choose the right model, brand, and make of boat. Wavetech Powersports is the best place to find the right boat for you.
Black Friday Name Origin – Did You Know?
Dictionary.com says that Black Friday was first used by factory managers to refer to the Friday following Thanksgiving in the 1950s as Black Friday. This was because many workers made false calls to suck and extended the holiday season. Philadelphia traffic officers used Black Friday to describe the day following Thanksgiving ten years later because they were forced to work 12-hour shifts and in horrible traffic. People flocked to the city in droves to begin their holiday shopping. Sometimes, this popular day also coincided with an Army-Navy football match. It was popularized by Philadelphia merchants and shoppers, and then spread to other cities.
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