48 oz. Hi  speed ''supreme". 0-25 knots excellent for trolling to and from the fishing grounds! Chrome over brass--rigged and ready! Visit them at the show in space 1120.

The all new 130 Super Sport is one boat that gives you endless opportunities. Because it’s designed for you to design it. You start with a finely built, beautifully designed, unsinkable Whaler®. Then it’s up to you to deck it out. Our modular design concept features add-on accessories that are a cinch to order online and install, so customizing your boat is a breeze. www.hamptonwatercraft.com or www.whaler.com  $9,995.00

Slothead Bubbler--Tuna--Dolphin--Sailfish--Lure rigged 'n ready! 8’’ x ¾’’ soft concave head dig--jump--pop--action! Troll anywhere behind the boat. Makes its own action! Visit them at the show in space 1120.
 

Naughty or nice? Regardless of which category fits your loved ones, a boating safety and certification course is the perfect gift for novice and expert boaters alike. Courses are available for boaters ages 10 and older in cities and towns throughout the country via Safe Boating America. www.safeboatingamerica.com. (Booth #927)

Approx. $60.00

If you are summering in the Hamptons or out east on vacation, you can enjoy sandy beaches and picturesque views of the North and South Fork of Long Island by boat. Cruising to waterfront restaurants, waterskiing, and tubing with the family, Strong's Marine seasonal Boat Club offers Cobalt (pictured) and Pursuit boats for rental by the day, month, or season. www.StrongsMarine.com (Booth # M17)

Fine-tune your Boating Skills with the New York Sail and Power Squadron Boating Course. This course provides essential information for every Boat & Non-Boat Owner. Learn About: Boat Handling & Seamanship; GPS; Charts & Aids to Navigation; Engine Troubleshooting; Lines & Knots and more.   $85 per course includes manual and materials 
www.usps.org/localusps/newyork

We know you have a playlist that makes you feel like you are out on the boat, but now you can actually bring your iPod on board with this innovative docking system. Plug your iPod directly into the stereo head unit, place it in the waterproof charging drawer, then turn up the volume and enjoy! www.westmarine.com (Booth # 705)

$399.99

The first handheld outdoor navigator with convenient touchscreen operation! Outstanding features include an antenna that is completely internal, making the Oregon easy to slip into your pocket. Each Oregon includes an electronic compass, barometric altimeter, 65,000-color, sunlight-readable touchscreen, plus the ability to wirelessly exchange user routes, tracks, waypoints and geographic locations with other “buddy” units. Wireless capability also gives you the ability to use a heart-rate monitor or connect to a GSC10 Bike Speed/Cadence Sensor (sensors sold separately) for the ultimate in "inner" and "outer" situational awareness; from Garmin. www.westmarine.com (Booth # 705)

$599.99

Have a jetskiier on your list? The 8-hour course NYS Safe Boating Course is required and a great gift to along with that new personal watercraft purchase! See White Cap Marine Educational (Booth #1018)

Approx $60

For the ultimate navigator on your list, the new Floating VHF series features the only
FLOATING VHF handheld on the market with built in GPS, the HX850S 6 Watt, so you are never lost at sea. www.standardhorizon.com (Booth #516)
 

Take a sailing class or private lesson on the Hudson with Great Hudson Sailing Center. Group class includes 16 hours of instruction for over two weekends on the Hudson in Haverstraw, NY and private lessons are in 2 hour increments out of Jersey City, NJ (May - Oct). Advance reservation required. www.greathudsonsailing.com (Booth # S4)

$170-$400

For 2009 Sea-Doo is introducing revolutionary new technology on the GTX Limited iS watercraft. Equipped with the first full suspension (intelligent suspension - iS) on a watercraft and the first on-water braking system (intelligent Brake & Reverse - iBR), the new Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS will change the way that consumers use their PWCs, giving them greater comfort, control and safety than ever before. The USCG recently recognized BRP with its "Boating Safety Award" for the commitment to improving boating safety with the introduction of the iBR system. www.watertopunlimited.com

Shopping for a gear-lover? Then check out this breakthrough wristwatch that protects eyes and skin from harmful UV radiation. A UV sensor located on the front of the watch takes a reading every ten seconds and displays a UV index number, as well as a simple bar graph on the LCD screen to give a visual indication of the UV index. www.westmarine.com (Booth # 705)

$59.99

The new SI-TEX CVS-126 Digital Echo Sounder features new digital technology to provide superb viewing. The digital signal processor (DSP) virtually eliminates unwanted noise to provide a clearer detailed image that enhances fish targets. Making it easy to differentiate between baitfish, larger fish, fish schools and sea floor with 8, 16 or 64 color echo levels. Plus Auto-Function modes give you the most reliable setting and best performance.

With the all-new SI-TEX T-900 Series you’ll never view radar the same again. SI-TEX’s new Hyper-Digital Processing™ (HDP) provides real-time rotation with enhanced target discrimination. It virtually eliminates unwanted noise to provide a clearer detailed image of targets and enhances the detection of smaller targets. Plus the Dual Range Radar function lets you view split-screen displays of both long and short-range targets simultaneously. Monitor a nearby buoy and a far off island at the same time. www.si-tex.com (Booth #619)

$3,599-$5,799

A fishing boat in a box...the high-tech, spacious inflatable kayak is specifically designed for fishing, and deflates to fit in tight spaces when not in use. Perfect for a city dwelling fisherman with minimum storage space or as a “stow and go” option on board a larger sportfisher. www.westmarine.com (Booth # 705)

$699.00

The world’s largest folding boat is making its debut at the NY National Boat Show. This 14’ boat folds to 4 inches flat and holds up to 807 pounds (367kg). It accommodates an engine of 83 pounds (37.7 kg) maximum 9.8 hp. Needing only 4 inches (11.4 cm) of water to float, this boat has a structural plastic transom and is only 96 pounds (43.6 kg) hull weight – which is half the weight of an aluminum hull. The model fits easily on most vehicles so it is perfect for a quick fishing getaway with buddies or to stash aboard a larger vessel for hard-to-reach hot spots. Smaller models are available. www.porta-bote.com (Booth # 1030)

$2,239.99

Want to feel a bit less “tied up” during your boating experience? Try the Clever Cleat, a remarkably convenient, reliable way to secure marine lines both on the dock and on the boat. To secure or remove a rope, boaters need only depress the central plunger, position the rope in or out of the retentive teeth and release the plunger. The Clever Cleat is easily installed in less than five minutes with a minimum of tools and hardware. www.clevercleat.com  (Booth # 916).  

This powerful new training tool can make you a better sailor and help you win races. It comes fully loaded with a Speedometer, Compass, Tactical Compass, Velocity Made Good (VMG), Timer, Start Line Proximity, and Data Logger. 40+ hours of GPS data storage compatible with Kattack, GPS Action Replay and Google Earth. Any two modes can be displayed simultaneously by connecting to a Windows PC. www.westmarine.com (Booth # 705)

$499.99

Looking for an exceptionally smooth and responsive ride combined with sports car-like performance? The all-new Verado 350 horsepower six-cylinder engine brings you refinement with a roar. The 2.6-liter supercharged engine features electronically controlled sequential multi-port fuel injection, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cam design, a charge-air cooler and electronic boost bypass control.  Starts at $28,813
www.mercuryracing.com  (Booth # R45)
 

Choose from three different models, all of which are waterproof and fog-proof. The 7 Power model (pictured in yellow) also features a built-in range-finder and illuminated Compass. Show special – save 10% with mention of Holiday Gift Guide – only at the Show! (Booth # 205)

$79.99-$239.99

An ideal gift for the philanthropist on your list, this lifesaving life vest does double duty, keeping loved ones safe on the water, and a portion of all proceeds are donated to breast cancer research.  www.westmarine.com (Booth # 705)

$139.99