After emerging from a long, cold winter, the minds of every boater turn to the water. With the snow shovel in the rearview, it’s time to think about boat days.
It’s time to think about provisioning your boat while making sure that you’re equipped to live your dream of boat ownership to the fullest. We’ve compiled this list of spring boating accessories with that goal in mind.
Some are pragmatic. Some are just awesome. Each makes the list because it somehow makes time on the boat better and more fulfilling.
Garmin® Quatix® 7 Series:
Marine Smart Watch
This marine smartwatch is made specifically to link to your marine electronics. It also features all of many the attributes of a “non-marine” smartwatch—monitor your heart rate, step count, data streaming, text messaging and more—all on a stylish, touchscreen watch face. Its marine functions, however, are why it makes the list. The Quatix® supports comprehensive connectivity with your compatible multi-function display (check the website for system compatibility). From chart zoom and autopilot control to the ability to adjust your boat’s sound system, from waypoint marking and anchor alarms, the Quatix® puts an incredible boat system control capacity on your wrist.
TurtleBox®: Gen2 Waterproof, Bluetooth Speaker
TurtleBox® Audio makes a powerful, rugged, waterproof Bluetooth® speaker. Engineered for the outdoors, the TurtleBox® Gen 2 weighs 10 pounds and is made for all the places you might take it.
With an output loud enough to keep up to 40 people entertained, the speaker is great for the boat. It also adds audio capacity to any number of outdoor pursuits. If you post up on the sandbar, bring it. Picnics? Hike? Tubing down the river? Bring it.
Streamlight® Waypoint® 400 Rechargeable Spotlight
Every boat owner needs a spotlight. After all, you never know when your boat day will turn into a night on the boat.
If you’re going to have one, you might as well get one that is powerful, reliable and built for how you’ll use it. With three output modes, the Streamlight® is just that. At its 1400-lumen output mode, the beam range is an incredible 4,150 feet. On its lowest output mode, the run time is 84 hours on a charge.
The Waypoint® 400 is also fully rechargeable and waterproof. The spotlight will even float if you drop it in the drink water. Built to last, the price tag comes in around $140.
PUC Expandable Lantern/ Charger from Hybridlight®
This one makes the list because it’s cool, it’s compact and it produces quite a bit of light. When you’re not using this expandable lantern, it folds down and stores in the shape of a puck.
When it expands, translucent sides emit light in 360-degrees like a lantern. When in puck form, the light broadcasts like a flashlight.
You can hang it like a lantern—perfect for adding light to some nighttime fishing on your boat. You can also keep it in your boat bag or console—ideal for illuminating those pre-dawn trailer checks. What’s more, it functions as a charger for your mobile devices and is even solar-powered (and chargeable via cord).
The Puc produces 40 hours of light on a full charge. It is rated to hold a charge for seven years.
Tourney Jacket from Grundens
If you spend enough time on a boat, you’ll get wet. Be it spray from running the boat or rain, sleet or snow, boat time means water in a variety of forms.
Because being wet (and cold) on a boat is no fun, you need some weather gear. Grundens® makes outerwear that stands up to the needs of commercial fishermen in Alaska. The company also makes a variety of jackets designed for boaters with less demanding needs.
Their stuff® is good. It fits well, holds up for years and keeps you dry. While the style you’ll choose depends on what you like, if you need weather gear, give Grundens a look. The Tourney Jacket is a unique combination of packable and high-performance.
Gerber® Truss® Multitool
Multitools have a place in every console, boat bag, toolbox or glove compartment. For boaters, they are especially useful. The Gerber® Truss® is a great option.
From fishing applications—unhooking your catch and cutting lines, to trailer maintenance and swapping propellers and even grilling your boat lunch, the multitool’s uses are endless. Gerber® makes a great product-- sharp knives, precisely engineered tools, and quality craftsmanship. What’s more, Gerbers® last for years.
Marine Tool Kit
Every boat owner needs a tool kit. From oil changes to trailer maintenance and all the things that you can’t quite plan for, it’s always a good idea to be prepared to fix things.
While the exact composition of your tool kit will depend on your boat, trailer, and the equipment you use, a solid, universal assortment of wrenches, screwdrivers, plyers, and sockets sets the foundation. This marine tool kit from West Marine is a good place to start.
Costa® Sunglasses
For many fishermen, Costa sunglasses are as necessary to the boating experience as the drink cooler. Not only do Costa’s polarized lenses protect your eyes, they help you see in the water. Available in a wide variety of frame sizes and styles, there are lots of great lens options as well.
The great thing about Costa® sunglasses is that no matter which style you pick, you can count on the performance—and that you’ll look great while doing it.
Yamaha Gear
Yamaha also has a full range of accessories to help you make the most of your time on the water, from must-have safety essentials like Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), anchors, and dock lines to performance and entertainment gear like audio equipment, boards, skis, and ropes. Stay comfortable in any conditions with hats, shirts, jackets, and wetsuits, and keep your gear secure with tie-downs, waterproof storage items, and durable tools. Whether you’re preparing for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, Yamaha’s high-quality accessories ensure you’re ready for the best season yet.
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It’s time to think about provisioning your boat while making sure that you’re equipped to live your dream of boat ownership to the fullest. We’ve compiled this list of spring boating accessories with that goal in mind.
Some are pragmatic. Some are just awesome. Each makes the list because it somehow makes time on the boat better and more fulfilling.
Garmin® Quatix® 7 Series:
Marine Smart Watch
This marine smartwatch is made specifically to link to your marine electronics. It also features all of many the attributes of a “non-marine” smartwatch—monitor your heart rate, step count, data streaming, text messaging and more—all on a stylish, touchscreen watch face. Its marine functions, however, are why it makes the list. The Quatix® supports comprehensive connectivity with your compatible multi-function display (check the website for system compatibility). From chart zoom and autopilot control to the ability to adjust your boat’s sound system, from waypoint marking and anchor alarms, the Quatix® puts an incredible boat system control capacity on your wrist.
TurtleBox®: Gen2 Waterproof, Bluetooth Speaker
TurtleBox® Audio makes a powerful, rugged, waterproof Bluetooth® speaker. Engineered for the outdoors, the TurtleBox® Gen 2 weighs 10 pounds and is made for all the places you might take it.
With an output loud enough to keep up to 40 people entertained, the speaker is great for the boat. It also adds audio capacity to any number of outdoor pursuits. If you post up on the sandbar, bring it. Picnics? Hike? Tubing down the river? Bring it.
Streamlight® Waypoint® 400 Rechargeable Spotlight
Every boat owner needs a spotlight. After all, you never know when your boat day will turn into a night on the boat.
If you’re going to have one, you might as well get one that is powerful, reliable and built for how you’ll use it. With three output modes, the Streamlight® is just that. At its 1400-lumen output mode, the beam range is an incredible 4,150 feet. On its lowest output mode, the run time is 84 hours on a charge.
The Waypoint® 400 is also fully rechargeable and waterproof. The spotlight will even float if you drop it in the drink water. Built to last, the price tag comes in around $140.
PUC Expandable Lantern/ Charger from Hybridlight®
This one makes the list because it’s cool, it’s compact and it produces quite a bit of light. When you’re not using this expandable lantern, it folds down and stores in the shape of a puck.
When it expands, translucent sides emit light in 360-degrees like a lantern. When in puck form, the light broadcasts like a flashlight.
You can hang it like a lantern—perfect for adding light to some nighttime fishing on your boat. You can also keep it in your boat bag or console—ideal for illuminating those pre-dawn trailer checks. What’s more, it functions as a charger for your mobile devices and is even solar-powered (and chargeable via cord).
The Puc produces 40 hours of light on a full charge. It is rated to hold a charge for seven years.
Tourney Jacket from Grundens
If you spend enough time on a boat, you’ll get wet. Be it spray from running the boat or rain, sleet or snow, boat time means water in a variety of forms.
Because being wet (and cold) on a boat is no fun, you need some weather gear. Grundens® makes outerwear that stands up to the needs of commercial fishermen in Alaska. The company also makes a variety of jackets designed for boaters with less demanding needs.
Their stuff® is good. It fits well, holds up for years and keeps you dry. While the style you’ll choose depends on what you like, if you need weather gear, give Grundens a look. The Tourney Jacket is a unique combination of packable and high-performance.
Gerber® Truss® Multitool
Multitools have a place in every console, boat bag, toolbox or glove compartment. For boaters, they are especially useful. The Gerber® Truss® is a great option.
From fishing applications—unhooking your catch and cutting lines, to trailer maintenance and swapping propellers and even grilling your boat lunch, the multitool’s uses are endless. Gerber® makes a great product-- sharp knives, precisely engineered tools, and quality craftsmanship. What’s more, Gerbers® last for years.
Marine Tool Kit
Every boat owner needs a tool kit. From oil changes to trailer maintenance and all the things that you can’t quite plan for, it’s always a good idea to be prepared to fix things.
While the exact composition of your tool kit will depend on your boat, trailer, and the equipment you use, a solid, universal assortment of wrenches, screwdrivers, plyers, and sockets sets the foundation. This marine tool kit from West Marine is a good place to start.
Costa® Sunglasses
For many fishermen, Costa sunglasses are as necessary to the boating experience as the drink cooler. Not only do Costa’s polarized lenses protect your eyes, they help you see in the water. Available in a wide variety of frame sizes and styles, there are lots of great lens options as well.
The great thing about Costa® sunglasses is that no matter which style you pick, you can count on the performance—and that you’ll look great while doing it.
Yamaha Gear
Yamaha also has a full range of accessories to help you make the most of your time on the water, from must-have safety essentials like Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), anchors, and dock lines to performance and entertainment gear like audio equipment, boards, skis, and ropes. Stay comfortable in any conditions with hats, shirts, jackets, and wetsuits, and keep your gear secure with tie-downs, waterproof storage items, and durable tools. Whether you’re preparing for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, Yamaha’s high-quality accessories ensure you’re ready for the best season yet.
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