OUT OF SPACE

Not enough room in the galley to store all of your cookware? Not a problem. Fagor figured out a way to combine all of the pots and pans needed to easily pull off the perfect get-together. The 15- piece Multifunctional Cookware Set ($119.99) has a sleek, compact design and includes a 4-quart Dutch oven; 1-, 1.5-, and 2.5- quart sauce pans; four metal strainer lids; a 10-inch non-stick frying pan; two detachable handles and four plastic lids, all of which can store inside one another.

(201) 804-3900, www.fagoramerica.com


DINNER IS SERVED

Fire up the grill anywhere on deck with Solaire's Anywhere Marine Grill ($380, saltwater 316 stainless-steel model $525). Weighing only 20 pounds, this portable, propane-powered infrared grill is convenient for any size boat. Cook anything from fruits and vegetables to thick steaks and quarter-pound burgers, and watch as meals take no time to prepare. Highintensity searing keeps meat juices sealed in so they won't dry out, and V-shaped stainless-steel cooking grates catch drippings and turn them into flavorful smoke.

(562) 696-8718, www.vipgrill.com.




THIRST QUENCHER

When offering your guests a glass of water, make sure it's great-tasting water with Applica Consumer Products' Clear2O ($29.99-$39.99) filtration system. According to Applica Consumer Products, the Clear2O produces cleaner, healthier water through the use of its block carbon filter, which forces water through a solid carbon to eliminate more contaminants. It comes with a quick-connect to your faucet for faster filling, and its space-efficient design holds more water. To take the guesswork out of replacing the filter, the system also has an "intelligent filter" indicator.

(800) 231-9786, www.clear2o.com



COOLER THAN NORMAL

Have all drinks on board ready to serve cold with Coleman's new 200-quart Optimaxx XP H2O Cooler ($449.99). It uses a multilayered insulation system and reflective additives to reduce heat absorption and deterioration caused by UV and infrared rays. The result is that beverages stay cooler longer. The cooler includes stainless-steel hardware, self-draining cup holders, over-molded handles, a threaded drain, and a stainless-steel lid strap and service tray.

                                                                        (800) 835-3278, www.coleman.com



TURN IT UP

You simply can't throw a holiday party on board without music. To make sure your music is always on point, Kenwood has engineered two new, high-performance CD receivers, the KTS-300MR and KTS-MP400MR ($250-$300), specifically for harsh marine environments. Both have Dual-zone capability, high-grade audio circuitry, and are satellite-, HD- and iPod-radio ready. The MP400MR has additional WMA and MP3 playback for up to 10 hours of music on a disc; front, rear and subwoofer pre-amp outputs for future system enhancements; and ID3 tag and file information display.

(800)KENWOOD, www.kenwoodusa.com


BUG BE GONE

Don't let pesky mosquitoes or any other type of biting bug interfere with a social gathering on board. Set up a few ThermaCELL Mini Lanterns ($9.99) around the boat to create a 15-by-15-foot protective zone. Operating on a single butane cartridge, this pocket-sized and portable repellent device creates an odorless barrier to ward off insects, using a repellent mat that releases a variant of insecticide called allethrin.

(866) 753-3837, www.thermacell.com




IN THE SPIRIT

Have your favorite concoction ready within 30 seconds with Coleman's Rechargeable Portable Blender ($99.99). That's right - only 30 seconds is needed to make one 48- ounce pitcher of frozen drinks. And with its extended-length battery, there's enough energy to make 20 to 30 batches of drinks. The blender is powered by two six-volt, 5.0 AH rechargeable batteries, and includes 12- and 120-volt chargers so you can recharge it on the boat, in the car or at home. The pitcher has measurement lines, a pour spout, and locks to the silver finish with black nonskid base. The lid even features three pour settings: strain, open and close.

                           (800) 835-3278, www.coleman.com



SHAKE DOWN

If you want to maintain a nautical theme while entertaining on board, Burton and Burton's Nantucket Salt and Pepper Shakers ($9.99) are quite the pair to have around for those guests who like to season their food. The lobster pepper and crab salt shakers are hand-painted and made of glazed ceramic. They're sure to catch everyone's eyes as a nifty gift to accessorize any galley.
 
800) 685-4838, www.westmarine.com



WINE THAT'S DIVINE

Do you know someone who loves toboat and who also knows their wines? H & K Steel Sculptures' limited-edition Sea Captain-Themed Yachtsman and Speed Boat Wine Caddies ($74.95 each) are a clever gift to reflect both passions. Made of recycled steel and copper, these caddies are created with personality and serve as great decorative pieces to have on the boat, at home or in the office until it's time to bring out the bubbly.

(973) 598-0505, www.hks4u.com






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