CBOB Holiday Merch: From the Boat Brands’ Gift Sites – Part 2

Boston Whaler Wine Glass Set

Dec 19, 2024

The internet is overflowing with witty boat shirts, but there are just a few that are dignified enough for our Xmas list. Your OnBoard research team did round up some last minute picks.  Happy holidays! If you missed it, Part 1 is here  

Expensive toys

Model Boat

Have you always wanted a Riva?  Imagine finding this under your tree. The Aquarama legend in 1:43 scale. “The Stradivari of boats” and “the Queen of the French Riviera” are just two of the monikers earned by this fabulous model, widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful runabout.

Sweaters

Santa Sweater

This seems a perfect place to start our roundup.

North Sails Sweater

This tasteful North Sails sweater may be the perfect antidote to the previous offering.

Shirts

Princess Yachts V53 Hawaiian Shirt

These classics celebrate Princess Yachts V53

Misc

Cardholder

This cardholder from Louis Vuitton

Bevbucket Boat Champagne Holder

Or possibly a gunwale mounted champagne bucket

Boston Whaler salutes the holiday spirit(s). Includes set of six stone ice cubes with laser etched harpoon.

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