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Father’s Day
Gift Guide
Ideas for the boater in your life
By Rebecca Blackson
It’s time to celebrate Father’s Day, which means we get to show extra love to our dads, grandpas, husbands, and other paternal figures in our lives. What better way to show you care than with a well-chosen gift for the boating men in your life? We’ve handpicked high-quality and sea-worthy products that will be appreciated by any boating or outdoor enthusiast on your shopping list.
Benchmade Knife being pulled out of the water by someone's hand
Benchmade Knife
Surprise your dad with an exceptional cutting tool that lasts a lifetime: the Mini Adira knife from Benchmade. Evolving from a small machine shop into a world-class U.S. manufacturer pushing the boundaries of knife design and innovation, Benchmade has worked to perfect the most dependable cutting companion, especially when it’s the pocket knife you reach for daily.

The versatile Mini Adira is a heavy-use Every Day Carry built for tasks in wet environments. This pocket-ready fisherman’s folder features a 3.21-inch drop-point blade made of CPM-MagnaCut stainless. The Adira uses an AXIS Lock mechanism with stainless steel springs for corrosion resistance, plus high-visibility colored details and a useful orange lanyard for easy access. As a new variant from the popular Water Collection released last year, the Adira is available in a darker Black with Blue Titanium Steel blade, in both serrated and non-serrated styles.

With a handle thickness of just over half an inch and weighing less than 4 ounces, the Adira will be easy to take along anywhere. From prepping bait on a hook to slicing lines for a new rig, the Mini Adira will be loved by your dad both on and off the water. (www.benchmade.com)

The Custom Captain mug with the words "on a pontoon" and a drawing of a pontoon
The Custom Captain
For the guy who has everything, customizing a gift with an image of his own pontoon is a unique way to surprise him. The Custom Captain can help make your dad the envy of the dock with over 55 pieces of merchandise in their online store, all ready to be imprinted with the design of your choice. Founded by lifelong boaters, The Custom Captain’s tailor-made gear can stand up to salt, wind, and waves with excellent sun protection and durability.

Simply upload a photo and The Custom Captain’s team of artists will hand draw your boat and bring all of the best details to life. With customer satisfaction guaranteed, you have unlimited revisions until your artwork is 100 percent perfect the way you want it.

Choose the perfect gear for your dad—from mugs, dri-fit shirts, hats, jackets, tumblers, and more. Also among their best-sellers are hoodies, boat flags, beach towels, and coasters. With this commemorative gift, your dad can enjoy mementos of his ‘toon wherever he goes, but especially when out on the water. All items are print-to-order and ship within 10 days of ordering. Whether you’re casting lines off the coast of Florida, cruising a lake in Montana, or just enjoying a sunset sail with family and friends, The Custom Captain will make sure you’re geared up and ready to go. (www.thecustomcaptain.com)

male models seen wearing light blue and navy Huk Shirts
Huk Shirts
From the makers of performance gear designed for water adventures and more, your dad will love the comfort and performance of Huk apparel. Their short sleeved button-downs are packed with purpose and ideal for wearing to the boat, the bar, and everywhere in between. With UPF 30+ sun protection, quick-drying fabric, and built-in stretch, they are made to move and look great, too.

Huk’s Tide Point Short Sleeve Button-Down Shirt is made from 100 percent polyester and gives the wearer all-day comfort for both on- and off-the-water pursuits. Constructed using breathable, quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric, the Tide Point has two-way stretch and a built-in microfiber sunglass wipe. This completely reinvented button-down features laser perforated underarms and back for supreme breathability, and can easily transition from the office to the boat. The fit and function will be comfortable in any sort of weather. The shirt comes in colorful plaids and a solid forest green.

The Huk Kona Short Sleeve is designed for fun in the sun. The polyester, cotton, and spandex blended fabric is lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying. Two-way stretch provides all-day comfort for both on- and off-the-water pursuits, and a built-in microfiber sunglass wipe is a handy feature you’ll love. Available in both bright and muted solids, the Kona Short Sleeve also comes in whimsical prints such as shrimp boats, lobsters, and fish patterns.

Customers have noted that the shirts are soft and comfortable. And while they can be worn any time of the year, the protection they offer from the sun is perfect during the hot summer. (www.huk.com)

Magma Grill on the rear of Pontoon on the water
Magma Pontoon Grill
Fewer things could be more delicious than a hot, grilled dinner while you’re out boating. And luckily, a grill on a pontoon is now almost as common as a ski pylon. For over 45 years, Magma has been making quality grills for outdoor adventures, and the Party Size Marine Kettle3 Combo Stove & Gas Grill would make a splendid addition to your dad’s pontoon.

This versatile, portable grill can be mounted on square pontoon rails, or on Magma’s double locking pedestal mount. Made of mirror polished, 304 marine-grade stainless exterior, the grill has a finish to resist corrosion in even the harshest environments. The user-friendly ignition system is powered by a single AAA battery, and a heavy-duty inner safety shell keeps the outside of the grill cooler and guards against discoloration.

The swiveling control valve/regulator is designed to connect to 1-pound disposable propane fuel canisters and allows for quick, safe canister exchanges. The grill can also be easily adapted to any existing on-board LPG (propane) or CNG (natural gas) fuel system. The patented heat distribution system and burner directs more heat to the cooking surface while being virtually blow-out proof due to a venturi tube design.

Additional features include a balanced hinged lid that won’t slam shut as the boat rolls, a polished, stainless-steel “Stay Cool” handle with air cooled supports, and a stainless-steel L-bracket and clamp assembly to provide easier, more positive level mounting. The Kettle3 Combo is a grill, stove, or oven allowing you to cook hot, delicious meals on board your pontoon. Magma also offers a large selection of mounting options (sold separately) to customize the grill for your needs. (www.magmaproducts.com)

Mustang Survival Life Jacket in red and black
Mustang Survival Life Jacket
With buoyancy, automatic self-righting, and high-visibility features, the brand-new Atlas 190 DLX Life Jacket from Mustang Survival is a perfect choice for all boaters. The lightweight jacket has an ergonomic design that sits off the neck for all-day comfort, with a fit tailored for both men and women and offers an impressive 42 pounds of buoyancy when inflated.

With Hydrostatic Inflator Technology (HIT), the life jacket will provide buoyancy when needed while preventing unintentional activation. It only inflates when submerged beyond 10 cm (4 inches), ensuring protection against accidental inflation from rain, spray, splashes, or humidity. Exclusive ADAPT Technology optimized airway protection and turning. Bladder lobes turn wearers face-up, baffle barriers deflect waves, and a wide head pillow maintains the ideal face angle.

Designed to perform, the Atlas life jacket is functional safety optimized with an integrated safety line tether point, removable leg strap, built-in AIS and PLB storage. The water-activated light and PLB are ideally placed for visibility and transmission work with the spray hood. (www.mustangsurvival.com)

Plano Weekend Tackle Bags
Plano Weekend Tackle Bag
Help your dad gear up for his next fishing trip with the Weekend Tackle Bag from Plano. This handy bag is durable, designed to be reliable in all kinds of weather, and will keep tools and lures perfectly organized.

The molded and sturdy base gives the bag a waterproof foundation, keeping gear dry on wet docks, boat decks, and shorelines. Gear can be secured and organized in the large main compartment while providing visibility and quick access to essentials.

Die-cut tool sleeves take organization to the next level by securing tools during transport, which prevents unwanted shifting and offers easy retrieval. Your dad will quickly find what he wants instead of having to rummage around in annoyance.

Quick access side pockets are convenient for frequently used items, and a daisy chain feature provides versatile attachment points to expand your storage options. Fasten additional gear or accessories to personalize your bag setup, ensuring you have everything you need within arm’s reach.

Made from 600D polyester with spray proof backing, the tackle bag is both durable and water-resistant. The heavy-duty molded tooth zipper will hold up to frequent use, and a textured zipper pull means you can open and close the bag effortlessly.

The Weekend Tackle Bag includes two StowAways ideal for organizing lures, hooks, and bait, though the bag has the capacity to hold up to four. An adjustable shoulder strap allows for extended hauling as your dad spends the day out fishing smarter, not harder. (www.planooutdoors.com)

man holding Real Deal Brazil Tarp Hat near his thigh
Real Deal Brazil Tarp Hat
Give your dad the most unique and rugged hat out there—the Real Deal Brazil recycled-tarp hat made from the tarps of Brazilian cargo trucks. This rough-and-tumble fedora is perfect for the adventurous outdoorsman in your life.

Constructed from recycled canvas tarp used to transport goods throughout the forests of Brazil, the Real Deal hat is handcrafted in a remote town in equatorial Brazil, where recycling informs nearly every aspect of production, from the salvaged tarp scraps being applied as patches on other hats right down to the heavy wire hidden within each brim. That thin band of steel, reclaimed from trash-bound old truck tires, adds yet another element of uniqueness, allowing you to shape your own RDB pretty much any way you please.

Every hat is made using recycled materials which creates a one-of-a-kind look that cannot be replicated. From color shifts to wild and jagged stitching, ragged patches, stains, frays, punctures, and even occasional ink marks, every uncommon characteristic of the original RDB hints at the story of its prior life as a lonely truck tarp, and its rough journeys through harsh elements in the starkly shifting climates of Brazil. It’s such a cool history for a hat to have that a short version is printed inside each crown.

The authentic, rugged, and effortlessly cool hat comes in five sizes, but since the heavy canvas does not float, be sure to secure it on a windy day. (www.realdealbrazil.com)

navy Garmin quatix 7 Pro
Garmin quatix 7 Pro
Plot your paradise on and off the water with the quatix 7 Pro smartwatch. This high-performance smartwatch was designed for your marine lifestyle and is loaded with features—a bright AMOLED display visible in sunlight, a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, and a bright LED flashlight.

In smartwatch mode, you have up to 16 days of battery life, so you can explore remote destinations and leave your charger at home. Receive emails, texts, and alerts right on your watch when paired with your compatible device, breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay, and download songs and playlists from your music accounts.

With the ability to connect to your compatible chartplotters, Force trolling motors, and more, you can navigate and view data — including water depth, engine RPM, wind, and custom data—from your wrist. The quatix 7 Pro smartwatch supports premier coastal charts featuring integrated Navionics data, freshwater maps of the U.S., and TopoActive maps from around the world to keep your explorations on track. And if you’re ready to step off the boat for a round of golf, you can access full-color CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.

See your energy levels throughout the day, monitor your sleep and heart rate, and get personal insights on how daily activities and high stress impact your energy. With Garmin’s built-in sports apps, you can also use preloaded sport profiles to track the activities you love. Out on the water, you can track your wakesports activities and create videos of your rides with Surfline Sessions technology. (www.garmin.com)

man wearing blue polo and Shady Ray Sunglasses while driving pontoon
Shady Ray Sunglasses
For sunglasses that are stylish, comfortable, and tough—no matter what life throws at you—look no further than Shady Rays. Built for active lifestyles, the lightweight and comfortable frames are meant to be lived in. These sunglasses are polarized with 100 percent UV protection, can be ordered in prescription lenses, and have flex-fit arms.

Company founders said, “Our problem with sunglasses for years has been trying to find a pair that can keep up while outside running, hiking, working, in the waves, you name it— but we didn’t want to wear sunglasses that cost hundreds of dollars and risk breaking, scratching, or losing them.”

So the company launched Shady Rays: affordable and fashionable sunglasses with lost and broken protection. If you lose or break your pair for any reason, they’ll send you a brand-new pair just in time for the next adventure. The company also offers free returns and exchanges, so you know you can get the perfect style and fit.

The men’s Huron style sunglasses offer lightweight comfort, a versatile rimless style for active lifestyles, and complete UV protection from the sun. A variety of lens colors are available, including infrared, glacier blue, emerald, and amber. (www.shadyrays.com)

hand spraying 303 Marine Aerospace Protectant
303 Marine Aerospace Protectant
When it comes to keeping the vinyl seats on their boat looking like new, dads always appreciate a little help. Look no further than 303 Aerospace Protectant from Gold Eagle, which shields vinyl from the sun’s damaging UV rays and prevents fading and cracking. The protectant not only repels dirt, dust, and staining, it will also dry to a clean natural finish and even restore lost color and luster.

Designed to safeguard boats and boat equipment against the damaging effects of daily exposure to UV rays, it’s safe for use on outdoor gear and apparel, too. Quick and easy to use, the protectant can even help prevent sunscreen stains on pontoon seating. Simply spray on and wipe dry to restore color and luster, repel stains, and prevent fading even in the harshest marine conditions and sunniest climates.

303 Aerospace Protectant will also help keep fishing gear clean and prevent inflatable boats from sticking together during storage. And because it’s 100 percent free of grease-producing silicone oils and petroleum distillates, Aerospace is safe to use on all your outdoor materials—vinyl, rubber, fiberglass and more. Whether it’s for a day on the water or long-term care, 303 Aerospace Protectant is the perfect gift to help Dad keep his boat in top condition, season after season. (www.goldeagle.com)