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GET THE PICTURE
Forget to grab your underwater camera for that snorkeling trip to Bermuda? Don't fret. Pick up a waterproof onetime use Kodak Max. Available in 35mm and Advanced Photo System formats, the Max's rubberized nonslip shell and oversize buttons make underwater shots a snap. This rugged little disposable is designed for use in up to 14' of water. Price: $15.95. Contact Kodak at 800/242-2424, www.kodak.com.
JUST TOOLIN' AROUND
Bolster your arsenal of tools with the multipurpose Boyster Wrench, which is a spark plug, drain plug, screwdriver, oyster shucker, fuel/water cap, and deck opener all rolled into one. It's made with 316-grade stainless steel and comes with a lifetime warranty. Price: $9.95. Contact The Boyster Company at 888/723-6556, www.boyster.com.
TIE ON THE FLY
Be the first to liven up things at that snotty yacht club meeting by wearing a Winter Storage Tie from Preston's. They come in yellow or navy, measure 3 3/4" wide and are 100 percent silk. Price: $29.95. Contact Preston's at 800/836-1165, www.prestons.com.
PILOT'S YELLOW BOX
Why you would want to, we don't know. But you could drop your personal digital assistant overboard, have your not-so-lightweight football-playing buddy sit on it, or whip it around by a lanyard. And all would be fine if you first put it in Electronic Armor by Cell Safe. At 6.5"-by-3.9"-by-1.3", it snuggles around a Palm Pilot perfectly and has a transparent front for viewing. Price: $24.95. Contact Cell Safe at 877/235-5723, www.cellsafe.com.
GET A GRIP
If you've ever been taken down at the knees by a large runaway cooler, you'll appreciate Thumb Lock's Cooler Grips. This fastening system for coolers on the loose comes with four 2"-by-3" fasteners, two 15" locking straps, and two strap buckles.The Grips will attach to any smooth surface onboard. Price: $25. Contact FSI Solutions at 800/232-7836, www.thumblockbyfsi.com.
HIS AND HERS
Just when you thought there was no more room for stowage, Yacht Brand Products' briefs' well-situated front pocket shows you there's always more room than you think. The Able Seaman and First Mate are made with European cotton, wide elastic, and quadruple stitching. Price: $15.95 each. Contact Yacht Brand Products at www.yachtbrand.com.
