Even more gifts:
Gift tip 1: double protection for the front hatch
The hatch cover from the new iQ series from G-Nautics has a dual function: it primarily serves as protection against UV radiation. A sewn-in pocket also conceals a mosquito net that can be pulled out and stretched over the open hatch. This not only keeps the cabin dark and cool, but hopefully also free from mosquitoes. The cover is available in the dimensions 51 x 51 and 57.6 x 57.6 centimetres. It is also available as a pure mosquito net in three sizes. The price is around 100 euros.
Gift tip 2: smart rucksack for long tours
The Sunnybag Explorer+ solar backpack is the ideal companion for shore leave on a summer cruise: with a capacity of 15 litres, practical size and various compartments, it can hold everything you need for a day trip. The highlight: thanks to a small 6-watt solar panel that is attached to the outside of the rucksack, your smartphone can be charged on the go and remains ready for use. The smart rucksack measures 37 x 29 x 14 centimetres and weighs 1,000 grams. Price: approx. 70 euros.
Gift tip 3: small nautical instruments
They are classics on every saloon wall: pretty brass instruments that reveal the time, air pressure and temperature at a glance. But the smaller the boat, the less space there is for a clock, barometer and thermometer. However, with a dial diameter of just 51 millimetres, the No. 838 instrument series from Altitude is suitable even for minimalist cabins. The price is also manageable. One instrument costs 55 euros.
Gift tip 4: Battery-powered light
The waterproof and elegant Nuindie rechargeable lamp creates a beautiful lighting atmosphere. The lamp illuminates the table in warm white, diffuses light upwards in a subdued manner and can be dimmed. It is available in three heights from 25 centimetres, in 15 colours and also in angular versions. The rechargeable battery lasts a long evening and is recharged using a USB plug and magnetic connection. Due to its high weight of one kilogram and low centre of gravity, the lamp is very stable. Nice: the battery can be replaced. From 131 euros.
Gift tip 5: Hand-held echo sounder
The hand-held echo sounder "Echotest II" from Plastimo can be used to digitally determine the water depth on boats without a built-in depth gauge. It is also designed for mobile use in dinghies or when diving. It displays water depths and the distance to the shore in a measuring range of 0.6 to 80 metres. 209 euros.
Gift tip 6: Energy-saving helper
The Smart Energy Control Kit for refrigeration units helps to save energy when using the refrigerator on board. The unit is said to achieve savings of up to 50 per cent and thus extend the time without shore power - for example when moored. The kit is suitable for Secop and Danfoss cooling compressors. It costs around 220 euros.
Gift tip 7: self-built dinghy
Do-it-yourself is the motto for the dinghies from Wooden Widget in France. There are three models: Stasha, Origami and Fliptail. The latter can be folded up and stowed on the railing or below deck. With an Opti rig it becomes a small dinghy, with a few dinghies a rowing boat. Anyone interested can buy a plan to build the boat themselves. Such a construction plan costs around 40 euros, the material costs vary depending on taste and quality.
Gift tip 8: Washing machine for travelling
The Scrubba Stealth Pack is a mobile washing machine in three senses: the waterproof bag with integrated studs can not only be used to wash laundry by hand. The bag can also be used as a rucksack or shower. The straps can be removed for compact storage on board. The price: around 80 euros.
