Onboard Entertainment
Holiday Gift Guide 2007
December 21, 2007
OUT OF SPACE
Not enough room in the galley to store all of your cookware? Not a problem. Fagor figured out
a way to combine all of the pots and pans needed to easily pull off the perfect get-together. The
15- piece Multifunctional Cookware Set ($119.99) has a sleek, compact design and includes a 4-quart
Dutch oven; 1-, 1.5-, and 2.5- quart sauce pans; four metal strainer lids; a 10-inch non-stick
frying pan; two detachable handles and four plastic lids, all of which can store inside one
another.
(201) 804-3900,
www.fagoramerica.com
DINNER IS SERVED
Fire up the grill anywhere on deck with Solaire's Anywhere Marine Grill ($380, saltwater 316
stainless-steel model $525). Weighing only 20 pounds, this portable, propane-powered infrared grill
is convenient for any size boat. Cook anything from fruits and vegetables to thick steaks and
quarter-pound burgers, and watch as meals take no time to prepare. Highintensity searing keeps meat
juices sealed in so they won't dry out, and V-shaped stainless-steel cooking grates catch drippings
and turn them into flavorful smoke.
(562) 696-8718,
www.vipgrill.com.
THIRST QUENCHER
When offering your guests a glass of water, make sure it's great-tasting water with Applica
Consumer Products' Clear2O ($29.99-$39.99) filtration system. According to Applica Consumer
Products, the Clear2O produces cleaner, healthier water through the use of its block carbon filter,
which forces water through a solid carbon to eliminate more contaminants. It comes with a
quick-connect to your faucet for faster filling, and its space-efficient design holds more water.
To take the guesswork out of replacing the filter, the system also has an "intelligent filter"
indicator.
(800) 231-9786,
www.clear2o.com
COOLER THAN NORMAL
Have all drinks on board ready to serve cold with Coleman's new 200-quart Optimaxx XP H2O
Cooler ($449.99). It uses a multilayered insulation system and reflective additives to reduce heat
absorption and deterioration caused by UV and infrared rays. The result is that beverages stay
cooler longer. The cooler includes stainless-steel hardware, self-draining cup holders, over-molded
handles, a threaded drain, and a stainless-steel lid strap and service tray.
(800) 835-3278,
www.coleman.com
TURN IT UP
You simply can't throw a holiday party on board without music. To make sure your music is
always on point, Kenwood has engineered two new, high-performance CD receivers, the KTS-300MR and
KTS-MP400MR ($250-$300), specifically for harsh marine environments. Both have Dual-zone
capability, high-grade audio circuitry, and are satellite-, HD- and iPod-radio ready. The MP400MR
has additional WMA and MP3 playback for up to 10 hours of music on a disc; front, rear and
subwoofer pre-amp outputs for future system enhancements; and ID3 tag and file information display.
(800)KENWOOD,
www.kenwoodusa.com
BUG BE GONE
Don't let pesky mosquitoes or any other type of biting bug interfere with a social gathering
on board. Set up a few ThermaCELL Mini Lanterns ($9.99) around the boat to create a 15-by-15-foot
protective zone. Operating on a single butane cartridge, this pocket-sized and portable repellent
device creates an odorless barrier to ward off insects, using a repellent mat that releases a
variant of insecticide called allethrin.
(866) 753-3837,
www.thermacell.com
IN THE SPIRIT
Have your favorite concoction ready within 30 seconds with Coleman's Rechargeable Portable
Blender ($99.99). That's right - only 30 seconds is needed to make one 48- ounce pitcher of frozen
drinks. And with its extended-length battery, there's enough energy to make 20 to 30 batches of
drinks. The blender is powered by two six-volt, 5.0 AH rechargeable batteries, and includes 12- and
120-volt chargers so you can recharge it on the boat, in the car or at home. The pitcher has
measurement lines, a pour spout, and locks to the silver finish with black nonskid base. The lid
even features three pour settings: strain, open and close.
(800) 835-3278,
www.coleman.com
SHAKE DOWN
If you want to maintain a nautical theme while entertaining on board, Burton and Burton's
Nantucket Salt and Pepper Shakers ($9.99) are quite the pair to have around for those guests who
like to season their food. The lobster pepper and crab salt shakers are hand-painted and made of
glazed ceramic. They're sure to catch everyone's eyes as a nifty gift to accessorize any galley.
800) 685-4838,
www.westmarine.com
WINE THAT'S DIVINE
Do you know someone who loves toboat and who also knows their wines? H & K Steel
Sculptures' limited-edition Sea Captain-Themed Yachtsman and Speed Boat Wine Caddies ($74.95 each)
are a clever gift to reflect both passions. Made of recycled steel and copper, these caddies are
created with personality and serve as great decorative pieces to have on the boat, at home or in
the office until it's time to bring out the bubbly.
(973) 598-0505,
www.hks4u.com
A GOOD READ
If you're still struggling in your search for the right gift
this holiday season, you can never go wrong with a oneyear
subscription to everyone's favorite Boating World
magazine ($12.95 for 10 issues).
To subscribe, contact
(770) 955-5656 or visit
www.boatingworld.com.