Entertaining
Ten Onboard Entertaining gifts
December 19, 2006
Stick
Onboard
Perfect for onboard living,
Stixx Suctionware&38482; by DFL™ has created a
Paper Towel Holder ($27.99) that's suction-based and less likely to plunge away
from you and into the water. This stainless-steel product adheres to the counter top and features a
brake to control the amount of paper reeling off the roll. For easy towel loading, simply press the
release button to remove the lid, load the roll and replace the top. (212) 679-7702,
www.dfl-designforliving.com.
Magma
Cooks
The sixth edition of
Magma Products' popular
The Complete Magma Grill Guide and Cookbook ($9.95), by Jim and Jeanne Vaughan,
contains 130 pages of easy-to-prepare recipes, techniques and insider tips on how to get the most
enjoyment out of onboard grilling. Written for both amateur and professional chefs who use Magma
grills, the Magma cookbook guides users through full-course meals, from appetizers to dessert.
(562) 627-0500,
www.magmaproducts.com.
Juice It Up
Leatherman's Juice C4S ($75) knife is great for an emergency picnic on the docks.
The C4S comes with a corkscrew, useful serrated scissors and other handy-quick tools, including
pliers, wire cutters, and four screwdrivers, as well as a convenient saw and awl. Built on a
medium-sized chassis, it's protected by ice-blue anodized aluminum handles and has a lanyard
attachment to keep it nearby and ready for use. (800) 847-8665,
www.leatherman.com.
Flippin'
Fun
Rockhill Products' Flip-Flop ($19.99) fillet board lets you clean one side of your
fish, then quickly flip it over to clean the other half. This fish cleaning board has an attached
stainless-steel swing-arm that's fitted with a high-strength nylon clamp. Opening up to 3 inches
wide, the clamp allows you to grab hold of any size fish and securely brace it for scaling,
skinning or filleting. This high-impact, polystyrene plastic board has rounded grooves to provide
you with a non-slip surface, making it easier to both fillet and clean.
www.rockhillproducts.com.
Sure Thing
Still not sure what to give your loved ones this holiday season? When in doubt, just remember
that any boater would enjoy a one-year subscription to everyone's favorite
Boating World magazine ($12.95 for 10 issues). To subscribe, contact (770)
955-5656 or visit
www.boatingworld.com.
Mark Your
Dates
Never miss a boating date with
Penchant Publishing's 13th edition Nauti-Benders Page-A-Day Boater's Calendar
($13.99). This fully illustrated, daily calendar has a nautical puzzle on every page, and covers
every aspect of boating, from the simplest to most complex boating topics, in an easy-to-understand
format. (603) 383-4000,
www.rockhillproducts.com.
Fish Flair
Designed with an angler's flair,
Galleyware's FishStix flatware ($69.95) is a complete 20-piece set that features
an engraved smiling fish on each piece of flatware. Great for coastal living and guests aboard your
boat, this five-piece place setting is 100 percent stainless steel and includes a knife, salad
fork, dinner fork, teaspoon and tablespoon. (302) 996-9480,
www.galleyware.com.
Picnic In
Style
For an unforgettable picnic out on your next boating excursion,
Ascot's Ultimate Backpack For Four ($109.99) includes all the accessories you
need, complete with a Thermal Shield™ insulation system for your food and drinks, a large
55-inch-by-55-inch soft woven blanket with carrier, an extra front storage compartment, and
insulated detachable wine pouch. (877) 676-9266,
www.picnicatascot.com.
Gulf South
Guide
A top-notch fishing guidebook,
Angler's Guide to Fishes of the Gulf of Mexico
($35), by Jerald Horst and Mike Lane, is a practical one-stop reference and must-have for
anglers fishing in the Gulf South. Filled with superb illustrations and detailed diagnostics, this
intensively researched data also makes an invaluable tool for biologists and fisheries experts.
(504) 368-1175,
www.pelicanpub.com.
Hot
Tea-zer
If you like to enjoy a little hot tea on cool mornings on your boat, check out the
Tea-zer™ beverage holder's
Tea Tumbler Tea Sampler ($19.99). It includes the Tea-zer brewer and carafe and
four separate tins of loose-leaf I-opener™ tea, including black oolong, jasmine and rose. The
Tea-zer 10-ounce, loose-leaf brewer system features double-wall construction for retaining heat, a
stainless-steel basket for the tea bags, and an innovative sip lid with perforated holes that
prevents swallowing loose-leaf particles and decreases spills. (800) 753-5647,
www.pacific-cornetta.com.
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