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Show the Love

In many parts of the country, December isn’t the best month for spending days on the water, but it’s a great time to show our appreciation for those boaters who are close to our hearts.

With the holidays just off the bow, many of us are in edit team put together a holiday gift guide on page 48. The options range in price from $20 to $4,000, so there’s something for every budget, and for most needs. There are gadgets for the angler in your clan, electronics for the navigator in the family, audio systems for that person with the best cruising play list, safety items for the skipper who is focused on the well-being of passengers, and more. The story provides a good summary of the benefits of each accessory, but if you want more information, including where to source items, go to our website.

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