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Fun Boating Gear Guaranteed To Get The Party Started!
Let's be honest: having fun on the water is a given. Why else would we want to get out there so often?
There are times when it feels like things could be kicked up a notch, though. Not everybody gets the same enjoyment out of a quiet day of fishing. Here's some fun boating gear that will get the party started!
The first thing you should consider is a quick clean-up of your boat. Our no-slip deck cleaner will get your vessel looking great with the added bonus of added safety for all those (possibly soon-to-be drunk) guests. I'd also recommend some boat scuff erasers that will get some quality usage after the party.
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Portable Ice-Maker
While I'm sure some of my European cousins would disagree on some level, there is nothing that will shoot a day of partying in the foot faster than warm drinks.
It seems like such a simple thing and is quite easily forgotten, but it's always one of the first things that I'll try to check off on a list of party supplies. It's absolutely impossible to carry all the ice that my guests and I will consume over a long weekend on the water, and it's even more inconceivable to come up with a way to store it all.
Your party will be pooped if you can't keep all those drinks cold... What can possibly be done? Enter the illustrious portable ice maker!
In under 10 minutes, you can create all the ice you please to keep your drinks cold and tasty. It really is a miracle of science that makes me exceedingly grateful to be alive.
Sure, I'm floating on the water while using electronic devices to communicate with satellites, but who cares about all that?? Look at this! Instant frozen water!!
Mobile Grill
You can certainly eat from packages all weekend long, but nothing can beat the taste of freshly grilled meat. Even the ceremony of prepping the meat and the grill is exciting to me, probably because my taste buds are raving to my brain about the part that will come shortly after.
I don't exaggerate when I call it ceremonial. You'll know what I mean if you've ever tried to grill on a crowded lake. You're very quickly going to become the most popular person at the dance.
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Better Boat Stainless Steel Scrub Set
Gas vs. charcoal is an age-old debate, and I won't stake my claim in the war between gas-powered purists and charcoal traditionalists. It isn't a hill that I want to die on because, at the end of the day, I'm really here for the steak or burgers or schnitzels. Heck, I'll even partake in a hot dog if it really comes down to it.
There's no part of a mobile grill that is a bad idea. Even an extremely basic one will serve and won't run up your bill.
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Plenty of Cup Holders
Remember all that fuss I made about cold drinks? Now imagine having to hold that drink at every moment that you're on board.
Even with a can huggie to keep your hands from warming up your drink, it's still just plain annoying. Setting a drink down on a flat surface, even when a boat is safely moored in the harbor, is still a recipe for disaster, so what's the answer? That's right! Cup holders. Lots and lots of cup holders!
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Clip-on cup holders were a gift from heaven. They even competed with my portable ice machine for the title of most important doohickey. As you can probably imagine, it was a very prestigious and hotly contested title.
You can even get the clip-on cup holders with all the bells and whistles. How would you like some LED lights in the bottom? A few cents and a 9V battery more can make that a reality. The dream I didn't know I had finally came true the day I bought a few sets of LED cup holders.
Waterproof Speakers
A kickback full of drunken laughter can be tons of fun, but I know there are a couple of people out there who are in the mood to groove.
Even if the music isn't the main attraction at your boat party, it can be turned low and set whatever mood you're looking to encourage among guests at your party. Music is so powerful, and you'll want to utilize that tool for maximum enjoyment of both yourself and your visitors.
You'll definitely want them to be waterproof. If they have Bluetooth capability, you'll experience a level of mobility that you never thought possible.
Waterproof Bluetooth speakers really are the gift that keeps on giving. You'll probably also want to make sure that the speaker can float. I wouldn't recommend tossing it into the water on a regular basis, but accidents do happen, and if you don't invest upfront, it could become a very expensive mistake.
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Bring On The Toys
You can throw a great yacht party, but the level of personalization is minimal. This is my favorite category and possibly the most gratuitous.
If you've got every single item on the above list, you'll already be a superstar, but if you pull out some Super Soakers and pool noodles from below deck? I guarantee that your party will be sent into orbit. You'd be surprised at the kind of effect an inflatable shark floaty can have on a full-grown adult when inhibition goes out the window.
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The best part is that there's really no size limit. There are floating islands the size of multiple mattresses. It can be a real workout to get them inflated, but once you do, it's sure to be a hot spot. Just make sure you keep it tethered to the boat.
Nothing can kill a party quicker than one of the guests floating away into the night. Always remember: Safety first.
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Keep your inflatable tubes, floaties and other gear clean with Better Boat Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant.
