Waterproof and Floating iPhone or iPad Cases for Boating

Keep your iPhone, iPad or Galaxy S3 devices safe on your boat or around water with waterproof and floating device cases from LifeProof or Otterbox

Most boaters don't go out on their boat without their iPhones, iPads or other smartphone devices on board. We use them to take pictures, we use them for navigation apps, we use them to text, we post updates to Facebook and Twitter and sometimes we even use them to actually make phone calls.

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Compare Fish Finder Screen Sizes for Your Boat

Review popular fish finder brands and models to see which size unit may be best for your boat and fishing needs [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you are a boater that likes to fish, then having a fish finder on board is one essential marine electronic that you'll want to install on your boat. Fish finders and multi-function displays such as the HDS series by Lowrance make a great (and shiny!) addition to any boat's dash or stern.

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Boating Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Boaters

Cool boat gear and nautical gift ideas for smaller or inexpensive stocking stuffer presents for the boater on your Christmas gift list

Looking for some gift ideas for a boater? This collection of Christmas stocking stuffers features a variety of boating gift ideas that are perfect extra present for your favorite boater.

Whether you are looking for a useful boat gear idea to make boating easier or more convenient, or you just want to get a fun nautical themed gift, these are great add-on stocking stuffer ideas you can buy for a boater.

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Suction Handle for Boat Hull Cleaning or Boarding a Boat

Get a firm grip on the side of your boat while cleaning your fiberglass boat hull in the water or boarding safely with a Seateak Quick Grip boat suction handle

It's always a bit tricky to try to scrub the hull of your boat while in the water. Usually you are struggling to stay afloat while cleaning the water line.

We discovered this handy boat suction handle last season when we saw a boater using it as he scrubbed his boat hull while anchored out. Although I am sure it takes a bit of practice, this guy was practically sliding around the hull of his boat scrubbing the water line with one hand and using this boat suction grip to hold himself steady next to the boat and keep his head above the water (all while dealing with some wakes and anchored in fairly deep water).

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The Perfect Watch for Boating

How to find the perfect water resistant watch that is stylish and functional for water sport activities like boating, diving, fishing or swimming

If you are looking to find the ideal watch that is both stylish and functional for your life on the water, then it may be worthwhile to give dive watches another look.

Dive watches are a category of men’s watches that are designed specifically for diving, boating, fishing and other water sports. They have many special features and functions that are specific only to dive watches; two of the most well known being a water resistance of at least 100 meters (330 feet) and a moveable outside bezel with minute markings on it.

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Boat Cooking and Galley Gear Ideas for Convenient Storage and Less Power Usage

Make dining while boating more convenient by stocking up on cookware, tableware and food storage gear for your boat that saves storage space, requires less power to operate and functions well in a marine environment

Everyone works up an appetite while boating, but having meals on a boat can sometimes be challenging. Space is limited for cooking... and even more limited for stowing a variety of cooking equipment. If you are out on the hook for a meal you want to conserve power - or you may not have power at all - which also limits your cookware options.

Boaters tend to keep things simple for food on the water... and some may not like to cook at all on a boat. But after awhile, cold sandwiches from the cooler can become a bit boring and it’s nice to have a little variety in your menu by cooking a meal.

With a bit of pre-planning for meals and the right gear for your boat galley, cooking or dining on a boat can be much easier than you’d think. From bow riders to motor yachts, there’s no reason why you can’t keep your boat stocked with some basic cooking essentials to serve your crew a meal on the water.

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Boating Electronics Gift Ideas for Boaters

Upgrade boat electronics with these
boating electronic gift ideas

From navigation systems to marine stereos or fish finders, here are some marine electronic gifts that your favorite captain or first mate would love to have on their boat

Boaters love to have the latest technology gadgets on their boat... so buying boating electronics as a gift is sure to please your favorite boater.

Today's marine electronics range from full color handheld GPS navigation devices to high-tech fish finders that locate the catch of the day, or high performance marine-grade stereo systems that easily play the best boating music from your iPod. There are always new electronic gadgets to upgrade to on a boat.

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Best Boat and Nautical Gifts for Boaters Online

A collection of the best boating and nautical themed gifts available on the web for boaters

If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone that loves fishing, boating or spending on the water, a boat or nautical themed gift will be useful and appreciated.

From personalized boat gifts to high tech boating gadgets, there are lots of options for unique and creative boating gifts when shopping online.

Whether searching for holiday gifts this Christmas season or just looking for a gift for your favorite boater, here are some of the best boat or nautical themed gifts available online.

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Creative Boat Gift Ideas for Boaters

These cool and unique boating themed gift ideas are perfect for holiday gifts or any special gift occasion for a boater

If you love boating, you love anything nautical or boating related as a gift.

From the latest boating tech gadgets to boat accessories that make life easier or more fun on the water, every boater appreciates thoughtful and creative boat gifts.

Here are some creative ideas for nautical inspired gifts that are sure to please your boating friends or family... or you!

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Hydro Flask Insulated Water Bottle Review

Review of eco-friendly, BPA free stainless steel bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours - even in the hot sun on the boat, by the pool or in car all day

Eco-friendly, BPA-free insulated
water bottles are perfect for keeping
drinks cold all day on the boat or in
the hot summer sun.

I have to admit that I wasn't too thrilled with my first try at eco-friendly water bottles. When I put ice water in them they quickly became dripping wet from condensation. The stainless steel shell was too cold to hold and it seemed to give the water a bit of a tin taste.

But with all the water we drink on our boat (typically a case a weekend in the heat of summer), we thought we should try to cut back on all those plastic bottles and try another drinking bottle style. Plastic water bottles are not only bad for the environment, but they could potentially leach BPA chemicals into the water when the water heats up in the bottle.

Well, the other week our new Hydro Flasks Drinking Bottles arrived from Amazon and I was simply amazed by the first time I used it that I had to write a review on Hydro Flask water bottles for boating.

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Personalized Boating or Nautical Gifts

Some of the best personalized boat gifts available for purchase on the web

Let's face it - every boater loves personalized things... especially if its personalized with their boat name or favorite boating destination. But its not always easy to search the web for cool boating or nautical themed gifts.

So if you are looking for a boating gift for a boater - or maybe for yourself - here is a list of some of the best personalized boating gifts I have found on the web.

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