Christmas Gift Ideas for Less than $100

[copb8tx]

People are always asking me what I want for Christmas and I seem to always seem to draw a blank. I pretty much buy what I want throughout the year whenever I think of it. And that's the key, sometimes I just don't think of some of the really cool stuff until I see someone else with it. So the idea of this thread is for people to post neat gift ideas that they either already have or want to have. I'm not talking about big ticket items but more like items of around $100 or less.

Hopefully this will go somewhere.

Here's one thing I got that's a must-have:

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...FUFJ8T9cDk9jqUw7tJQTaoMHYRRF74bODMaAuxQ8P8HAQ

 

[Knot It]

There is an app for iphone and android from NAVIONICS that can be loaded and/or transferred to your phone or tablet. It its a full color real time chart ploter/gps that shows your speed, course, location and a number of other things. You can also track and save your trips and save them. I have the lakes and rivers version which I think is great. It actually is near dead on accurate in showing location of channel markers as well as the location of all of the rock dikes. A must have for any boater and would make for a good back up low cost plotter. Cost was only $9.99 from the app store. Not sure there is a link though ...sorry.

 

[HUMPH]

I like to suggest a donation to a charity in the person's name. I have enough "stuff" and rather than someone dropping $100 on something I won't use most likely, they can donate it using my name. We do that at my company as well. Instead of buying clients a gift, wine, etc., we donate to a charity and they receive email notification showing it was done.

 

[BritLady]

People are always asking me what I want for Christmas and I seem to always seem to draw a blank. I pretty much buy what I want throughout the year whenever I think of it. And that's the key, sometimes I just don't think of some of the really cool stuff until I see someone else with it. So the idea of this thread is for people to post neat gift ideas that they either already have or want to have. I'm not talking about big ticket items but more like items of around $100 or less.

Hopefully this will go somewhere.

Here's one thing I got that's a must-have:

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...FUFJ8T9cDk9jqUw7tJQTaoMHYRRF74bODMaAuxQ8P8HAQ

Thanks for the link! Just ordered one, I have rheumatoid and am sure that's going to help me


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[JimG]

Here's my submission:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YUEPBW...TF8&colid=3I36TOKS9G56C&coliid=I28TOW2LUM5PSL

I have a "Wish List" on amazon that I continually add to as I'm shopping for other things throughout the year. You can share the list with others and let them pick from pick from there.

 

[themikehyde]

I have one, always forget about it.

 

[copb8tx]

I like to suggest a donation to a charity in the person's name. I have enough "stuff" and rather than someone dropping $100 on something I won't use most likely, they can donate it using my name. We do that at my company as well. Instead of buying clients a gift, wine, etc., we donate to a charity and they receive email notification showing it was done.

We do the same and give generously each year but I'm looking for marine related gift ideas.

 

[Bucit]

Thanks for the link! Just ordered one, I have rheumatoid and am sure that's going to help meSent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I bought one of these a few years ago. Works great.

 

[Gofirstclass]

This one is a bit over $100 at its sale price, but I have one of these and use it frequently.

http://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool

It's from Sailrite, the company where I buy all of my canvas snaps, snap extenders, etc. Great people to do business with.

 

[1956olds]

A few ideas from surehold ,like the line cleaner brush and the bucket bottom thing.

 

[Do Over]

Here's a nice little portable umbrella that's on my list this year .....

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/magma--cockpit-umbrella-pacific-blue--15038581

 

[Gofirstclass]

I have thought about this thread since I posted above and have some more ideas....

A decent pair of sunglasses

Some new flares

A 'horsecollar' inflatable pfd

Some new dock lines

A gift card for gas/diesel at the marina

A gift card for the favorite restaurant you stop at when you're on the boat

A few boating mag subscriptions

A WestMarine or (substitute your favorite marine store name here) gift card

An assortment of cleaning products--new white towels, 303, Spray Nine, boat wax, etc.

 

[copb8tx]

I guess this short list proves just how expensive this hobby is! :smt001

 

[copb8tx]

MM introduced me to one of these after introducing me to his admiral's special concoction at the beach. Could come in handy if you are unsure of whether you have indulged a little too much.

http://www.breathalyzer.net/bactrac...4XZjHayB37hBdR8A2LW6VFXY2yu2Btxno8aAszJ8P8HAQ

Good one. Added it to my list

 

[1956olds]

Sperry's are always nice.

 

[Knot It]

Got a Christmas coupon from GoToMarine Maybe some one can use it.

Use Coupon Code: VIP10​ [h=1][/h] Model Ships & Boats​

Use Coupon Code: VIP20​ [h=1][/h] Nautical Decor​

Use Coupon Code: VIP30​ [h=1][/h]

 

[MonacoMike]

A quality rigging knife is a great addition to a boaters safety kit. Mine slices through 5/8 dock line with one pull, like a hot knife though butter.

http://shop.myerchin.com/

This is mine virtually unbreakable.

http://shop.myerchin.com/A510P-Offshore-Safety-Dive-A510P.htm

MM

 

[copb8tx]

Cool knife. Curious, what's the slot for above the cutting blade.

 

[MonacoMike]

Cool knife. Curious, what's the slot for above the cutting blade.

It is a shackle key.

MM

 

[peterkvs]

My favorite tool on the boat is this screwdriver. An awesome tool, powerful, and great for removing and installing the thousands of screws on a boat.

The Black and Decker Gyro

http://www.blackanddecker.com/power-tools/BDCS40G.aspx

Pete