What is the best present for sail boat owner (34’)

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ClassicWhile2451@reddit

If only boats were modular and you could buy just two more feet of boat…

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Potential-Elephant73@reddit

You could have a ship-in-a-bottle made.

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dustman96@reddit

A book about sailing or sailboats, repair manuals, spare parts. The best thing to do is ask the owner specifically what he needs and get that.

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CBLA1785@reddit

The Grohman Knives - Yachtsmans knife from this family run business in Nova Scotia has what I believe is one of the best sailing knives. My dad has had his for Over 30 years, and it still looks new.

https://www.grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/3-stainless-detail

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Plastic_Table_8232@reddit

I like fixed blade knives in a sheath. Faster deployment and only requires on hand.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

i love the quality here! thanks

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gerbilshower@reddit

ill second this one. something with a marlin spike as well.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

wondering whats the marlin strike used for, pushing rope through a hole or ?

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Kindred_gg_wp@reddit

Hey man, Im new, but I've never seen someone recommend Swiss army knives for sailors. Is there a reason for that, are they just bad or?

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spinozasrobot@reddit

It's common to wear a leatherman or similar utility tool, but not as a general purpose knife.

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Electrical_Owl1155@reddit

Kinda hard to open with slippery hands and not one handed are the first reason crossing my mind

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Throwaway-random79@reddit

Boye makes an excellent one with spike and rigging knife. Would love to keep that hanging from my mustang inflatable should I need it.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

thanks checking them out now

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DalaiLuke@reddit

And then in the Box throw in duct tape and some standard size Vise grips... maybe some extra long needle nose pliers... they would be set for life

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zabelacolypse@reddit

Myerchin makes a pretty hefty knife with a marlins spike. So handy to have a cutty-thing and a pokey-thing that fits on your pocket.

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Firm_Objective_2661@reddit

Came here to say this as well. I believe the proper number of knives to have on board is N+1, where N is the number you currently have.

Otherwise, a good bottle of rum or whiskey is almost always appreciated.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

let me guess you've got one for sale...

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InitiativeNo5131@reddit

Tickets to the Annapolis Sailboat Show or a knife

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CaptainTabor@reddit

I'll be there Friday dude, so excited!

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captainMaluco@reddit

Bottom scraping coupons? You might have to get wet for the cash-in tho..

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namocaw@reddit

Wife gave me one of these. I don't even own a boat!

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

what are you going to do with it ?

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

your chocolate starfish ?! You sailors are a funny bunch...

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

ill side step that one thank you !

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captainMaluco@reddit

Ah, so we're looking for the second best gift?

Well assuming it's a right salty old captain, who likes is whisky like he likes his cigars, I could recommend a bottle of octomore whisky! Smokiest whisky on the planet! And actually delicious (if you add a drop off water)

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

i do have my scuba cert so it is possible but what are you trying todo to me?! i will give Octomore a whirl. if you like tequila try fortaleza hard to get but bevmo gets it sometimes - limited production

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captainMaluco@reddit

I'm just being a tease 😅 do check out octomore. Not sure how easy it is to find on your side of the pond, but where I am I can order it online through the government owned alcohol store 😁

Good luck out there! Hope your friend appreciates your gift!

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JustAnRegularHuman@reddit

I got a friend a handheld anemometer (wind meter). I like to have one just so I can get the wind speed on the water, which isn't always the same as the wind at the nearest weather station.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

ooh interesting, you guys are on it!

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rrickitywrecked@reddit

Seriously - image stabilized binoculars. Specifically, I like Fujinon TSX1440.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

thats a great idea. The fujinon mentioned are about $1300. Any suggestions for a pair sub $200 or is that so low quality not worth it?

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rrickitywrecked@reddit

Does he/she have a good foul weather jacket and bibs? Still not $200, but less than $1300.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

we are on the west coast rain is illegal here.

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rrickitywrecked@reddit

No image stabilized are in the $200 price range that I know of.

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Antenna909@reddit

You can order a rum bottle with a custom label online. Put the boat name of a recent voyage on it.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

great captain morgan does them on their website - ordered great suggestions

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Antenna909@reddit

That’s great!

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bernoulli33@reddit

Headlamp, I like the usb rechargeable one I got as a gift. Hats with the boat name on them. Laser emergency flare.

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dah-vee-dee-oh@reddit

just make sure it has a red lamp setting

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keyspc@reddit

My favorite was a stainless steel moka pot (stovetop expresso maker) and a spill resistant cup!

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mikemclovin@reddit

This is how I make coffee on S/V Sommar!

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DaveClint@reddit

A bigger boat.

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DaveClint@reddit

Or a smaller boat!

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jeepfail@reddit

A gift certificate for somewhere to list the boat for sale

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SunnyWomble@reddit

Or a lottery ticket!

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geek66@reddit

just x more feet and I'll be happy

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senseiii@reddit

A pair of nice sailing gloves. Recommend the Gill Pro ones, yellow leather. I’d go for the 3 long finger version.

Or second a bottle of rum or a good knife. Spyderco makes a few actually rust proof ones with serrations.

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VeganMuppetCannibal@reddit

A pair of nice sailing gloves. Recommend the Gill Pro ones, yellow leather.

What's the longevity on those? I've had a variety of leather gloves (mostly the furry split leather kind) that haven't lasted long. Wondering if the Gill Pro ones are any better.

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senseiii@reddit

General consensus is that they outlast everything else. They last a lot longer than Harken or Musto in my experience trimming kite on J/70 and J/80s

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3-2-1_liftoff@reddit

I second Spyderco. Used one for years and they are hella sharp and near-indestructible. Make 100% sure the blade locks, though!
I also second Gill Pro gloves. I just sailed with a pair that had been sitting in the attic for the off-season and they worked well.

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Moulder32actual@reddit

Shaw and Tenney boat hook.

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OregonGrownOG@reddit

Huh… would you look at that made less that 5 miles from my house and don’t even know they existed lol

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

i love Reddit thanks to you and the other redditors !

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andreasOM@reddit

Time.

For the past ten+ years my best buddy has been giving me
"Need a hand?" vouchers for my birthday.

Best present ever.

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gnomegnat@reddit

Davis sail/rigger knife.

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permalink_child@reddit

Cash

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raspberry_en_anglais@reddit

If they done already have them, the life line cup holders! There the bees knees

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xClide_@reddit

Can you recommend some? I’ve looked online but haven’t found ones I think I would like

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raspberry_en_anglais@reddit

https://ca.binnacle.com/p6099/Drink-Holder-Lifeline-Hangover-Stainless-Steel/product_info.html I have the same ones, there going on 6 years now and still look brand new!

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SkiingisFreeing@reddit

Can I ask in what situations you use these things? Like you don’t just have your drinks in the cockpit?

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raspberry_en_anglais@reddit

When you’re under way, and heeling over these will keep your drinks up right so they don’t spill!

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SkiingisFreeing@reddit

Ahhh I see yea makes sense, thanks!

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xClide_@reddit

Thanks!

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CaptainTabor@reddit

I found these down below when I bought my little Tanzer 7.5 for 4k and I was like WTF are these things. Once I figured it out, they are by far the best piece of gear for lazy days at anchor or keeping a beer at a moderate heel.

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bobber18@reddit

I used a bicycle water bottle holder, works perfectly on stanchions.

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

thanks look real handy

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Xing_the_Rubicon@reddit

Cash.

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ericsonsail@reddit

Honestly, PFDs if they don't have enough for the number of people who would sail in a group. They amen be pricey, but a good captain has enough for everyone they can take safely at once, but they are an investment.

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805maker@reddit

A nice set of hatch covers if they don't have them. I've got a 45' up in Ventura and it was about $350 for a set of 6 to cover all of my top hatches from these guys:

https://outlandcovers.com/

I just called them up, told them the make and model and they had the measurements already. They are WAY nicer than the canvas ones I had before.

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805maker@reddit

I just looked closer, and it seems they've got a canvas set on already. Maybe revisit after the 2nd or 3rd set have blown off, and they're just leaving the hatches uncovered because they're fed up.

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lastpump@reddit

A new tender

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ttopsr@reddit

We give this as a boat warming gift: https://a.co/d/9vKRwbT

People do love it. We have one tied up on our flybridge for reference.

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recordgenie@reddit

A belt w name and picture of boat. Really awesome gift for any boater

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

you guys are professionals!

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sailbrew@reddit

We also have a 34 we were full time liveaboards for a year. My Sister In Law bought me a Swiss army knife with a marlin spike. Also gave me a really nice USB rechargeable flashlight. Both were used a lot during our trip. Fantastic gifts!

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RafaFTP@reddit

Foldable winches

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wardyw@reddit

Cash

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Stunning_Kick_1229@reddit

3oz tubes of 3M 4200 Fast Cure Sealant: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40066971/

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namocaw@reddit

Marina slip fees for a year.

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SuperBrett9@reddit

A gift certificate to west marine

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Professional-Pay1198@reddit

Cash: 'cause sailing is expensive AF!

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CaptainTabor@reddit

My GF's mother got us a custom blanket with the boats name, and just a generic compass and sailboat. Since we sail all year round in the Chesapeake, it actually has come in handy.

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Bedrockab@reddit

https://www.tacomapropeller.com/product/seamaid-ice-cream-maker/

This!!

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CBLA1785@reddit

The Grohman Knives - Yachtsmans knife from this family run business in Nova Scotia has what I believe is one of the best sailing knives. My dad has had his for Over 30 years, and it still looks new.

https://www.grohmannknives.com/index.php/products/outdoor/3-stainless-detail

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bobber18@reddit

Cash

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Jefethevol@reddit

marine grill for burgers and brats. thats in the price range.

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SodaPopPlop@reddit

Wind

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Ahlarict@reddit

Great movie. Nobody puts Baby in the galley! ;-)

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MuffinSpirited3223@reddit

every foul day at sailing school...

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OMP159@reddit

Can of beans and a whoopie cushion should suffice!

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FlickrPaul@reddit

Rum

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MathematicianSlow648@reddit

Gift card to big box marine store

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

Yes i did that last year but good suggestion thanks!

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CulpablyRedundant@reddit

What'd you get?

Our current favorites are Zaya, Plantation or Bumbu

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overthehillhat@reddit

I always wanted : :

a perfectly prepped and painted bottom

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Mehfisto666@reddit

Yes possibly without me having to do absolutely anything not even drive the boat to the slipp

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bvheide1288@reddit

I have a boat, and on that boat, a bar. Trust me when I say that a bottle of booze a year ago ought not dissuade you from buying another bottle of booze this year. The thing about booze is that it's the gift that keeps on disappearing.

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RedmundJBeard@reddit

Not sure if you were joking or not, but this is best. Get them something consumable, booze, wine, fancy sausage. I wouldn't get them any gadget or trinket that going to sit unused in their boat and just take up space. I think about every single thing that's in my boat and I want to be specific about each thing.

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TreebeardsMustache@reddit

This is the answer: Unless you are a sailor yourself---and if you were why ask reddit---don't get a sailor anything sailing related.

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fishsticks40@reddit

Cash

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CulpablyRedundant@reddit

New headsail is always on the list.

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pironiero@reddit

Roll of dyneema it any other high quality rope, marine electrical wire would also suffice

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CornerCases@reddit

A WiFi AIS and/or an iPad as a chartplotter. The iPad can be used off-boat, too. Check out Navionics/Garmin, Timezero iBoat, iNavx, etc. They are all great chartplotters.

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ICreditReddit@reddit

That's a really f-in big sail boat owner

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tokhar@reddit

A 40’-er ;)

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jamestown2000009@reddit

A knit hooded sweater

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ExcelnFaelth@reddit

Epirb/nice inflatable lifejacket, or other safety gear. having comfortable convenient safety gear makes you more likely to use it.

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MenacingGrub@reddit

Someone who has cash in hand to buy it

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johnatsea12@reddit

Time, go sailing with them bring food and drink, sit and listen to them

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jh937hfiu3hrhv9@reddit

If the skipper is an old salt he is likely well equipped. Things that wear out or expire regularly can be good gifts. Gloves, hats, socks (wool), flares, boat soap, sun screen, TP, head treatment, cash card for the fuel dock...

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SunnyWomble@reddit

Sunglasses and hats often blow overboard. I have a stash but extras are received with joy

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jh937hfiu3hrhv9@reddit

Sun glasses are a great gift but they might need to be prescription so that can be tricky and quality units are quite expensive.

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diekthx-@reddit

https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en-GB/usa/products/mast-pro

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demo_graphic@reddit

Does he have a Magma grill already?

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Scared-Pineapple3331@reddit (OP)

no interesting the marine kettle one looks interesting

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capitali@reddit

open wallet love

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tatortot1003@reddit

A buyer?

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windoneforme@reddit

Flip and fold winch handles! These things are the best invention for sailboats since the self tailing winch in my opinion.

https://easysea.org/products/flipper-foldable-winch-handle?srsltid=afmboorjhpkfwnhq3agacsmkcnnd3wl34o5kfu1oqmrmdjnsuhxk5qle

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ThIsIsNoTrEaL-2024@reddit

a power vessel

ya welcome

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Odachoo2@reddit

Handheld marine radio

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mrthomasfritz@reddit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08A-jXPVx68

Fine grog and a good tune!

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Gsailor16014@reddit

No hurricanes…

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biocin@reddit

Cash is always the best help.

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Vegetable-Formal2418@reddit

Solar battery tender

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lost_cays@reddit

LL Bean Bote Tote with the name of the boat on it.

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Tricky-Yellow-5349@reddit

A blank check

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sailingtroy@reddit

If he wears sailing gloves, those will do nicely. Like others have said, the gear on board is carefully selected and there's no room for anything else. Sailing gloves wear out and they're not cheap. Figure out his brand and size and buy a pair of those.

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