Terri Ramsey Beavers It’s time to get personal: with boat gifts, that is.
While your favorite boater might not be a trend-chaser, personalizing a boat gift with a special name, location, or monogram adds a thoughtful and stylish touch. Our list of custom boat gifts will help you identify the best boat product to satisfy the pickiest captain, fisherman, or sailor. Combining practicality with personality, these gifts are an excellent option for Father’s Day, a boat anniversary, a boater’s birthday gift, or even as a simple gesture of appreciation for the boater in your life.
Custom Gifts for Boat Owners
At Custom Captain, fine art and custom boating apparel make a dynamic duo. The Custom Captain artistic team takes a high-quality photograph of your boat and transforms it into a digital boat drawing that can be printed on more than 30 products including dri-fit boat shirts, koozies, dock mats, mugs, stainless steel tumblers, bucket stickers, and more.
Custom Captain has earned countless five-star reviews for its high-quality products, speedy shipping, and thoughtful design team: its graphic designers provide unlimited revisions until customers are 100% satisfied with their custom boat drawings. If you’re looking for product recommendations, Custom Captain’s custom fishing shirts are especially popular. They’re available in five colors and constructed from breathable, SPF 50 material: the best boat gift to outfit an entire crew.
For the quirky captain, this tide clock from Uncommon Goods is a unique gift for any boater whose love of boating permeates all areas of their life – home decor included! The clock’s single hand provides hours until high or low tides in areas with regular, semidiurnal tidal cycles. Customize the clock with a map of the waterway or coastline near a loved one’s beach house or favorite boating spot.
Personalized Fishing Bucket Cooler
If the boater on your gift list plans to do a lot of fishing and sitting, this is the perfect boat gift. This bucket cooler can be personalized with your choice of fish graphic and two lines of text, which are applied to both sides of the cooler. The spacious insulated cooler compartment holds up to 24 cans plus ice while doubling as a lightweight and portable seat. Sturdy, functional, and thoughtful: this bucket has everything you’re looking for in a personalized boat gift.
Embroidered Personalized Captain Dad Hat
It’s hard to imagine a captain without a hat. Help your favorite captain expand their ever-growing hat collection with this casual boating hat, which is customized with the captain’s name to guarantee style and sun protection on the boat. With 30 vibrant color options, hundreds of 5-star reviews, and quick shipping, this hat ranks high on the list of best boating apparel.
Personalized Captain Wood Bottle Opener
The ideal gift for any captain who loves craft beers, Northwest Gifts’ bottle opener is handcrafted from walnut and maple wood. The cast iron opener functions as a portable device or mounted tool in a boat kitchen or home bar. The opener also features laser engraving that can be customized with two lines of text below the ship’s wheel symbol. Use this area to record your favorite boater’s name, occupation, and any other relevant or humorous information.
Staying warm on the water is crucial for any boater. Give the gift of warmth with this super-soft fleece travel blanket from the American Blanket Company, which is designed with boating in mind. The lightweight blanket dries quickly and can be hung to dry; it’s also mold- and mildew-resistant, which is a necessity for unpredictable weather conditions. Custom embroidery adds a personal touch to these blankets, which come with a lifetime warranty to ensure many cozy nights on the water, around the bonfire, or picnicking on the dock.
Personalized Nautical Cufflinks
Who said boaters can’t show off their style? Even after a long and laborious day of boating, your favorite sailor will clean up well with these nautical cufflinks. They’re handmade from solid walnut or cherry and personalized with initials, making them an excellent gift for a nautical-themed wedding or anniversary. The cufflink backs are available in silver, gold, or bronze for a subtle yet sophisticated touch.