44 Shipshape Gifts For Sailors That Every Mariner Shouldn't Set Sail Without

The MultiTool for Sailors

Every sort of working man has a multi-tool that applies specifically to his profession. This is the Boat Gadget aka the MultiTool for sailors. It's bright orange for optimal visibility and has over 10 tools packed into its palm-sized body.

$38 .99

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#2

How To Tie Knots Coffee Mug

Keep your hands busy while you're having your morning coffee with the most creative mug you'll ever see. This mug is a learning experience and a design wonder all packed into one 10oz package. Learn a new knot every week for over a dozen weeks and then practice.

$19 .95

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#3

Waterproof Solar Powered Portable Charger

Instead of wasting the boat's battery to charge his phone, a sailor can turn to the power of solar with this portable charger. It's waterproof, so if it takes a swim it'll keep on charging when it resurfaces.

$14 .99

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#4

SOMA All-in-One Brew Bottle

Cold brew or hot brew, a sailor will make up something brew-tiful with the SOMA. The all-in-one-bottle needs no electricity to make the perfect cup or keep it at temp for hours on end, making it a boater's ideal companion.

$33 .17

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#5

Captain's Log Journey Book

Doesn't matter if you're reading Master and Commander or watching Star Trek, you'll learn very quickly that a Captain's Log is one of the most important things he can have in his arsenal. This log book is filled with lined pages to capture data from his journey that can help with future wayfinding.

$24 .99

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#6

The Pocket Sized Wind Speed Anemometer

You can't tell which way the wind is blowing by throwing up a handful of grass when you're sailing, you need something a little more high-tech. This anemometer will do the job well with an easy to read digital screen and super-accurate read.

$37 .95

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#7

Nautical Charcuterie Board and Toolset

Navigate your way toward a delicious appetizer platter with a nautical charcuterie board. This brilliantly designed cheeseboard not only captures antique boat life at its finest, but it disguises the tools as spokes in the wheel so they're always at the ready.

$41 .15

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#8

The Boater's Cookbook: 450 Quick & Easy Galley-Tested Recipes

Eating nothing but MREs and fast food sounds great in practice until you're on day 3 and can't poop. With The Boater's Cookbook, you can make healthy, nutritious meals in your galley that are no different than the ones you make on land.

$25 .50

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#9

Hoyle Waterproof Deck Of Cards

You said "Go Fish" but you didn't expect one to fly out of the water and splash all over your card game. It doesn't matter when you're playing with Hoyle's waterproof deck. Get them as wet as you want, you can't blame the water for your crappy draw.

$6 .97

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#10

Complete Marine Safety Kit

By land or by sea, safety first! The complete marine safety kit is your key to keeping the sailor you love safe from harm. It's equipped with a first aid kit that'll keep them going until help can arrive along with equipment that will help them summon that help.

$176 .00

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#11

DeckMate 6-in-1 Boating Tool

When a sailor is without a first mate, the DeckMate is the next best thing. The 6-in-1 boating tool is the only one he'll want to have in his pocket when he's got a list of to-do's to take care of before setting sail.

$19 .95

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#12

Waterproof Barefoot Shoes

Even if the water is clear as day, you never know what dangers lurk beneath the surface. Keep a sailor's feet safe and comfy in a pair of barefoot shoes. The stretchy shoes dry in a snap, are breathable, and have rubber soles to make them non-skid.

$12 .59

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#13

Nautical Knot Tying Kit

Don't trifle with a sailor, they know how to tie you up in more knots than you know to exist. And they learned all of them from this knot tying kit. It's a must-have item for safety and security for sailors, and a great thing to come on hand in case they forget.

$10 .95

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#14

Sailing Bookends

There's something regal about having a collection of leatherbound books about the sea, and the air of sophistication brought to the collection by a pair of sailing bookends makes it that much more special. No home library is complete without this dashing pair on the top shelf.

$32 .64

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#15

Brass Nautical Telescope

You could hop up in the crow's nest and take a look across the seven seas or leave that job to your GPS and just gaze at the beauty that is this brass nautical telescope. It looks like you plucked it from the pages of a sailing novel and will add the sophistication you're looking for to your office.

$35 .00

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#16

Waterproof Floating Dry Bag

You'll significantly cut down on the number of "oh sh*t" moments you have when you invest in a floating dry bag. The spacious bag is totally waterproof and when it falls into the water, it'll bob back to the top for you to retrieve. It's sizable enough to fit your most important valuables and maybe a few extras.

$14 .99

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#17

Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

You think swabbing the deck is easy? Heck no. After a tiring day walking the planks of the deck, a sailor's feet will feel as smooth as the sea when the sun is shining. These acupressure massage slippers ease aches and pains throughout the entire body, and the feet of course, thanks to carefully positioned trigger point nubs.

$24 .29

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#18

Inflatable Solar Light and Charger

Harness the power of the sun out and about with an inflatable solar light and charger. The floating 150 lumen light doubles as a phone charger and when not in use soaks up the sun to charge fully in 2-3 days or via USB to charge faster.

$34 .93

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#19

Funny Sailor's T-Shirt

If you've got superyacht dreams on a row boat budget, this is the shirt for you. The sublimated shirt looks exactly like the kind you might wear if you had gazillions of dollars and could afford a boat the size of Rhode Island.

$28 .70

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#20

Talos Lightning Strike Detector

This bright green device could save your life. It’s the first line of defense against lightning strikes that could be fatal, and has the capability to warn you of strikes that are up to 25 miles away. It mounts easily to the side of your boat and flashes bright so it’ll always catch you attention.

$165 .00

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#21

Sailor Lego Minifigure

When he can't be out on the seas, a sailor can pine for the hours when he can by looking at this fun Lego Minifigure. The little dude even has a telescope so he can watch out for the weekend.

$31 .88

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#22

Men's Waterproof Tactical Watch

Go ahead and fall off the boat with this watch on, it doesn't matter. It's completely waterproof and will tell you the time down to the second that you couldn't keep your balance. And, if it's dark where you fall in, you can use the light to see what time it is or find your way to the surface.

$18 .99

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#23

Nautical Leather Writing Journal

A sailor gets a lot of thinking time out on the high seas and the ocean inspires a lot of "Shower Thoughts" ideas. This nautical journal is a great place to write them all down. It's leather-bound for durability and beauty and has 80 pages for a sailor to record his thoughts.

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#24

Docktail Drink Bar Caddy

Drink with ease out on the seas with the Docktail. The genius bar caddy fits in most standard rod holders and not only secures your bottles so they don't tip, but also has a place you can cut fruit or create garnishes.

$229 .97

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#25

Ship In A Bottle Bourbon Whiskey Decanter

Go sailing on a booze cruise with a whiskey decanter that houses a ship in a bottle. The beautiful piece is handcrafted from lead-free crystal and sits atop a wooden stand for easy pouring.

$160 .00

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#26

Dog On Water Ramp For Boats

Make it easier for your best pal to get back on the boat with a water ramp made for pups. The ramp is easy to attach to the rear of your boat and makes it safer for your dog to get on and off the boat.

$199 .99

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#27

Rudder Bottle Opener

A rudder guides a ship on its true path just as alcohol will guide you on your true path. You can find a little clarity at the bottom of a bottle that you popped open with this rudder bottle opener, and if not clarity, at least an opportunity to go three sheets to the wind.

$8 .27

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#28

Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle

It's not that the water on the boat isn't good and can't be trusted, it's just that a sailor will feel a little safer about drinking it when it's filtered through the Brita bottle. The blue bottle replaces 1800 bottles of water and filters out the tiny particles that could harm a sailor.

$15 .49

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#29

Garmin Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter

The cell phone reception out on the open water is shoddy at best, if existent at all, and that's why the Garmin comes in clutch. The GPS is built especially for mariners and is highly sensitive to location. Most importantly, it's waterproof and it floats in case things go sideways.

$498 .88

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#30

The Boat Galley Cookbook

Cook up a little something special in the galley with a cookbook made just for tiny kitchens. The recipes in these pages are boat-sized, so they won't take up all the space in your fridge with fancy ingredients and they make great leftovers.

$35 .90

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#31

SOS LED Visual Distress Signal

Don't rely on short-term flares to get attention when you need it most, project a burst of light that can't be missed with these LED distress signals. They're LED and are so bright they can be seen for up to 10 miles. The lights signal for up to 60 hours and are USCG compliant so you know they're good.

$79 .95

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#32

Boat Cleaner Microfiber Sponge & Bucket Kit

A boat is to a sailor what a muscle car is to a gear head, and both know that it's important to keep them clean to keep them working well. This kit is made just for cleaning boats and is loaded with microfiber cleaning items that won't scratch the boat's exterior.

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#33

Garmin InReach Mini

Keep your sailor safe when they’re on the high seas with the Garmin inReach. The device has been trusted by thousands of adventurers to provide them with super accurate maps no matter where they are and connect them with satellites to provide vital information. And, if they get lost, it can be used to summon help.

$349 .99

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#34

Gourmet Instant Tea Drops

There was a time when tea and ships went together like tea and crumpets. Celebrate those days and drink something a little tastier than purified water with Tea Drops. The gourmet treat need only be dropped in a cup of hot water to transform it into slightly sweet tea.

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#35

A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor Cuff

The motto stamped on this stainless steel cuff couldn't be more true in sailing or in life. It's an empowering statement sure to inspire the wearer to press through stormy times in life knowing that sunnier skies await.

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#36

O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream

Spending the whole day handling fish and saltwater does not make for soft hands. Thankfully, O'Keeffe's can change all that. The cream not only adds moisture back to parched hands, it coats them with a protective layer of cream that prevents them from getting dry and cracked again.

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#37

Swimbuds Flip Waterproof Headphones

If you've got a Venn diagram of sailors that are also swimmers, you're bound to find some decent overlap. With a set of Swimbuds in his ears, he can swim, he can jam, and he doesn't have to worry about water ruining his electronics. The compact device holds up to 2000 of his fave songs.

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#38

The Original Men's Sperry Boatshoe

When you're getting boat and bougie it's important to do it in the right shoe. The OG Men's Sperry Boatshoe is the one and only way to do it. The leather shoes are handsewn for optimum durability and have rust-proof eyelets that'll stand up to the saltiest waters.

$100 .00

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#39

High Quality Instant Coffee

Save some space on the boat by leaving the coffee maker at home but don't sacrifice your morning cuppa. Waka's high-quality instant coffee has all the rich flavor that you'd expect from a normal brew without the need for a pot and filter.

$27 .99

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#40

WORKPRO Electrical Repair Kit

Be prepared for anything out on the water with an electrical repair kit full of over 500 UL-certified pieces of equipment packed in a tiny box. The kit includes things like heat shrink tube, male and female quick connects, and ring terminals that can keep you going until you get to a proper repair shop.

$29 .99

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#41

LED Headlamp

Things that go bump in the night on a boat should be investigated immediately. All a sailor's got to do to see what's banging around on his ship is put on this headlamp. The elastic headband makes it easy to wear over a hat and with a 45-hour battery life, it'll last him his whole trip.

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#42

YETI Camino Carryall Boat and Beach Tote Bag

From ice cream sandwiches to ice-cold beers, the YETI Camino is the only way a sailor will feel good about carrying them both on board. The insulated tote keeps cold stuff cold for hours and always stays upright to prevent spills.

$403 .74

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#43

GoPro Hero 9 Black

What's the point of going fast on a boat if you can't record it and show it off to all your friends? With the GoPro Hero 9 you can show off things above and below the water! The action camera is waterproof, shoots in incredible 5K resolution, and captures 20MP photos.

$381 .49

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#44

DemerBox Waterproof Drybox Speaker

This box brings some boom to your boat party. It’s got a deep bass sound and 40 hour battery life that just keeps going. And, it doubles as a dry box so you can store the phone you’re using to supply the tunes inside the box itself and trust it’ll stay dry.

$399 .00

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#45

Lightiweight Double Hammock

The sailor that's discovered his own private island won't say no to a nap between the trees in this lightweight hammock. The spacious hammock is easy to set up and take down and contains the necessary hardware to do so. If a guy feels like sharing, the hammock does have space for two.

$30 .89

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#46

Kindle E-Reader

Sailors that set sail to enjoy the sound of waves and the solitude of the ocean still need something to do while they're out there. With a Kindle e-Reader in their pack, they'll have access to millions of books. Plus, the device's battery life is probably longer than their trip will be and it's waterproof and has an anti-glare screen.

$89 .99

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#47

HydroFlask Water Bottle

You really can't do better than a HydroFlask when it comes to toting water. It's insulated to keep your beverage at temp, it won't leak and it won't sweat. It's a great place to stick stickers for flair and it's practically unbreakable. What more can we say?

$28 .94

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#48

JBL Charge 4 Waterproof Speaker

Party down and don't let your sound literally get drowned out by the water by blasting your tunes on a waterproof speaker. JBL's Charge 4 will keep your party going with Bluetooth, an epic battery life, and IPX7 waterproof capabilities.

$99 .00

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#49

Audible Subscription

The sound of the waves and seagulls gets old after a while, why not dive into a good book? With an Audible subscription, a sailor can access three books a month. One of his choice from any author or genre and two Amazon originals.

$15 .00

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