What's the best accessory on your boat?

[Lake-Inator]

I'm looking to build a list of possible gifts for Father's Day and I couldn't think of anything better than boat accessories. I also know that many of you probably have great things that I also need. So share!

What's the best thing you have on-board? (Electronics, cleaning, storage, whatever). If you like it, post it.

Thanks!

 

[ZZ13]

Miccus Bluetooth receiver to get iphone/iPod music data wireless to the head unit.

 

[Oar Play]

Two things we couldn't live without:

my keurig coffee maker

http://www.amazon.com/Keurig-B31-Br...UTF8&qid=1399736387&sr=8-11&keywords=Kerrigan

mini shop vac

http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Vac-2021...8&qid=1399736314&sr=8-1&keywords=shopvac+mini

 

[Nehalennia]

Heat.

 

[tc410]

Vespa.

 

[strange weather]

Auto Pilot-and Buffalo Trace Bourbon

 

[GJarrett]

Swim Platform from swimplatforms.com

 

[wakeup 19]

Extended swim platform!!

 

[hillsideshortleg]

I think our cockpit heat and extended swim platform are two of the things I enjoy most.

 

[northern]

Depends what you do and where you go. Over night if you have 120 volt and it is cold or damp a full size matras pad $40. We run it when we have power and it takes the damp and cold out of the bed. If you drink a lot of cold beverages a 12 volt refrigerator from WalMart $180 size 2 by 2 by 1.5 feet. If you are ever out at night a very good hand held spot light $40 We have two 12 volt chargable ones and they are good for 1000 feet. Try before you buy. If you do not have a BBQ one of the small ones that come with rail mount is nice to have $250. And everone's (NOT) favorate a Honda Generator (HAHA).

 

[MonacoMike]

You even have to ask???

My First Aid Kit!!! Lol

After that the Swimplatform mentioned has brought the most smiles per dollar of any add on.

MM

 

[WDCboater]

I like my KVH M3

Last season I added strobes to all of our life jackets. It's a safety item, but a good investment.

Nice set of grill tools in a stainless steel case for use on the boat.

If he has a SR, they sell nice SR dock lines: http://www.searaycollection.com/category_s/1830.htm

 

[blaster]

Safety equipment is a given. My favorite thing I don't need is the magma grill followed by water skis and fishing gear.

 

[Gofirstclass]

Do you mean besides my wife who is a great deck hand?

Other than her, I'd probably say my autopilot or possibly the Magma grill.

 

[1990-270-da-lover]

The 2800 watt inverter. Lets me run microwave, TV , fans etc. Also like GFC said the Magma grill ranks right up there.

 

[1990-270-da-lover]

+1 on the air horn, love mine

 

[electricaldoctor]

My Admiral's favorite would be the Sea-King satellite system up on the radar arch. Our 42" TV with surround sound is pretty cool as well. Even though I don't squat like a girl, I must say that we both enjoy our Sealand vacuflush head. Sure beats the crap out of the old stick shift ones that we had in previous boats.

 

[Lake-Inator]

Lots of great Father's Day ideas! Keep them coming. I do have the Micus Tx and Rx. Love them. Don't think a stripper pole will fly but it sounds good. :grin:

 

[Crushin It]

Binoculars..

 

[dcharna]

McCallen 12