Black Friday is upon us! To save you shopping around, we've picked out 39 of the best Cyber Monday boating deals available from across the big brands and niche retailers…
Black Friday 2023 is here and cruising sailors can scoop up a whole host of bargains with the best Black Friday boating deals. We’ve price checked all of the below deals to make sure they’re genuine, and many of them are products that we’ve tested ourselves.
This year many of the major marine retailers such as Gael Force Marine, West Marine and Helly Hansen are running some very attractive offers. We’ve also trawled through Amazon, Walmart and Decathlon to pick out some of the best Black Friday boating deals.
You’ll find a lot of naff Black Friday boating deals floating around the web, but none of them are here – all of the below are 39 genuine price checked deals on products we’d buy ourselves, and they’re at least 30% off. There’s something to suit every budget too, from a $31 cooler backpack to a portable power pack that’s $750 off.
Read on for our round-up of the very best Black Friday boating deals that this year’s shopping extravaganza has to offer…
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QUICK LINKS
- Amazon: The home of Black Friday deals
- West Marine: 40% off marine electronics
- Decathlon: Loads of watersports deals
- Helly Hansen: 25% off gear via Amazon
- Walmart: Up to 50% off life jackets
- Gael Force Marine: Chandlery bargains
- North Sails: 30% off clothing
- Jump to best UK deals
Best Black Friday boating deals in the US
Roc 10ft Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board starter kit | Save 63% at Amazon
Was $599.99, now $224.95
This offer is a great way to get on the water. With a manual pump, two paddles, a fin, ankle tether and a dry bag, this bundle includes everything you need to start paddle boarding – and it’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this board.
Read our guide to the best Black Friday paddle board deals
Mares Puck Pro Dive Computer | Save 59% at Scuba.com Was $367.95, now $149.95
If you’re looking to get into scuba diving from your boat in 2024, this great value dive computer packs in all the features you’ll need, with air, nitrox and BT function modes, plus 36 hours’ memory capacity.
Garmin fenix 6X Pro Solar | Save 58% at Cabelas.com
Was: $949.99, now: $399.98
It goes everywhere, it does a ton of things from GPS tracking, maps, heartrate, fitness readiness, sleep monitoring and so many more things that you’ll love. This a great deal and the best price we’ve seen on this Garmin watch anywhere.
Read our guide to the best Black Friday Garmin watch deals
Bushnell H2O 7×50 Waterproof Binoculars | Save 55% at Amazon
Was: $149.95, now: $67.01
IPX7 waterproof and fog proof, these are more than up to the job of keeping watch, or even indulging in a spot of birdwatching at anchor.
Airhead Slice towable boat tube | Save 30% at Amazon
Was $189.99, now $132.38
With four handles, this tube is ideal for 1 or 2 riders. And with a deflated weight of just 4.3lbs, it’s easy to stow on board when you’re ready to pack up and head back to the dock.
Itiwit Inflatable Touring Kayak | Save 50% at Decathlon.com
Was $499, now $250
You can count on Decathlon to bring the fight to Amazon on Black Friday and their Prime Day of 50% off this model (as well as their 1-person Itwit inflatable kayak) is still live. This deal includes a hand pump and a carry case.
Bose Frames Tempo | Save 50% at Bose.com
Was: $249, now: $124.50
Even at half price, $124 might seem like a lot to pay for a pair of sunnies, but these are no ordinary sunglasses – they have Bose speakers built into the lightweight nylon arms so you can leave your earbuds back on dry land. Just like on Black Friday 2022, the best price we found was direct from the horse’s mouth at Bose.com.
Lowrance Hook Reveal 9 | Save 47% at Amazon
Was $889.99, now $469.99
This version of the Hook Reveal comes preloaded with maps of 4,000 US lakes, or you can map uncharted waters as you cruise with Genesis Live. And with auto-tuning sonar, you can spend more time fishing and less time fiddling with the settings.
Read MBY’s guide to the best Black Friday fish finder deals
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 – save 45% at Amazon
Was $1,649.99, now $899
Portable lithium power that can be charged by solar, mains or DC. Super versatile and useful for so many things, not just camping, boating or RV’ing but for powering up lights and other items in a powercut.
IDrybag 25l roll top waterproof backpack | Save 45% at Amazon
Was: $77.49, now: $42.39
This durable waterproof backpack has padded shoulder straps, which will make it more comfortable to carry kit further. It features a roll top closure with a protective flap to provide a full waterproofing. It also features a laptop sleep to keep your computer protected as well as keeping it dry.
Dometic Patrol 55 cooler | Save 40% at Dometic.com
Was $279.99, now: $167.99
Built from one-piece roto-moulded polyethylene with thick polyurethane insulation, the Dometic Patrol 55 is a supremely tough cool box.
AIRPLUS 1,500 Sq. Ft 30 Pints Dehumidifier | Save 36% at Amazon
Was: $165.99, now: $105.99
A great little dehumidifier, 30 pints a day with a built in container or with the ability to attach a drain hose so that it drains straight outside through a sink or overboard.
EF ECOFLOW 220Watt Bifacial Foldable Solar Panel – save 36% at Amazon
Was $549, now: $349
These solar panels are designed to plug into an Eco Flow portable power station to obtain maximum performance, and with a total weight of just under 21lbs, they are certainly portable.
Best of the rest US deals
- Inshore Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jackets | Save 50% at West Marine
Was: $109.99, now: $54.99 - Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 73cv 7″ Chartplotter | Save 29% at Amazon
Was $699.99, now: $499 - Victorinox SwissChamp Multi-Tool | Save 43% at Amazon
Was $125, now: $70.99 - Coastal 400C 7 x 50 Waterproof Binoculars with Compass | Save 40% at West Marine
Was: $439.99, now: $263.99 - Garmin Instinct Solar | Save 38% at Amazon
Was: $399.99, Now: $249.99 - JBL Boombox 2 waterproof bluetooth speakers | Save 38% at Amazon
Was: $399.95, now: $249.95 - Everlasting Comfort 54 Cans Backpack Cooler | Save 34% at Amazon
Was $47.99, now: $31.44 - Garmin Quatix 7 smartwatch | Save 33% at Amazon
Was: $599.99, now: $399.99 - Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 Inch Fish Finder with Transducer | Save 33% at Amazon
Was: $389, now: $259.99 - YETI Rambler Gallon Jug | Save 30% at Amazon
Was: $130, now: $91
Best UK deals
Olaian Women’s 3/4mm neoprene surfing wetsuit | Save 60% at Decathlon
Was: £199.99, now: £79.99
This women’s surfing wetsuit from the huge French brand, Decathlon has a front zipper, which does make wetsuits a little comfier to wear over long periods of time compared to a full length back zip. The suit is made from 3/4mm neoprene so will be usable in fairly cold weather.
Itwit 10ft inflatable paddleboard | Save 50% at Decathlon
Was £299.99, now £149.99
Decathlon’s inflatable paddleboard range contains some of the best paddle boards on the market, and their 10ft beginner’s board is available with a hefty discount ahead of Black Friday. Suitable for riders up to 80kg, this board comes with a tether, fin and carry bag, but you’ll need to buy a pump and a paddle separately, if you don’t already have them.
Timex Intelligent Quartz Tide-Temp-Compass 45mm Watch – save 45% at Amazon
Was £152.56, now: £83.70
I love the classic look of this one. No fancy frills with it’s analogue face, but what you do get is some of the important stuff us sailors love, including tide times, temperature and a compass.
Bosch High Pressure Washer | Save 43% at Amazon
Was £209, now £119.99
This Bosch pressure washer has a 3 in 1 nozzle and a built-in soaper. It’s got a lot of power for the money and at more than 40% off this is a bit of a bargain.
Garmin Instinct Solar | Save 44% at Amazon
Was: £319.99, Now: £179.99
Tech editor Fox Morgan really enjoyed testing this smart watch last year. This is the sort of no-nonsense sports watch, which you can wear just about anywhere except a black tie event.
Cressi Big Eyes Evolution Mask & snorkel | save 41% at Amazon
Was: £98.99, Now: £58.49
Cressi is a great brand for those who want to explore below the waves. If you’re in the market for a decent snorkel set, this deal is well worth checking out, in fact it’s the best price we’ve seen this year.
Best of the rest UK deals
- Chatham Whitstable boat shoes | Save 50% at Chatham.co.uk
Was: £79, now: £39.50 - Olaian 900 Men’s 3/2mm neoprene surfing wetsuit | Save 44% at Decathlon
Was: £179.99, now: £99.99 - Sony SRS-XG300 waterproof bluetooth speaker | Save 42% at Amazon
Was: £259, now: £148.99 - Celestron Nature DX 8x42mm Binoculars | Save 35% at Amazon
Was: £159.99, now: £103.99 - Plastimo Iris 50 Handbearing Compass | Save 34% at Gael Force Marine
Was: £83.49, now: £54.95 - Helly Hansen Mens Crew Midlayer Jacket | Save 33% at Amazon
Was: £140, now £93.94 - Maindeck Tall Grey Rubber Sailing Boots | Save 31% at Gael Force Marine
Was: £70, now: £48.50
Black Friday boating deals 2023: Everything you need to know
What is Black Friday?
If you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, Black Friday is the biggest online shopping event of the year, with huge discounts available across a wide variety of boating products.
Many boaters use it as an opportunity to kickstart their Christmas shopping and you can pick up some of the best Christmas gifts for sailors for less.
When is Black Friday 2023?
Black Friday 2022 is officially Friday November 24, but most of the major retailers will be offering Black Friday boating deals throughout the month of November, including Cyber Monday (November 27).
Does West Marine have Black Friday deals?
Yes. The US chandlery giant regularly slashes its prices for the major shopping events and Black Friday is no exception. This year, they are offering up to up to 40% off marine electronics, up to 50% off safety gear and up to $1,500 off fish finders.
What about boating magazines?
Yachting World and its sister titles Yachting Monthly, Motor Boat & Yachting and Practical Boat Owner will all be included in the Magazines Direct Black Friday sale. Full details will be available on magazinesdirect.com
How to get the best Black Friday deals
- Make a shopping list in advance. It sounds silly, but you can get distracted by all of the “am-azing deals” and end up not finding what it was you really wanted in the first place.
- Take your time and shop slowly.
- Cross check prices across multiple websites. Do your homework, check those prices at more than one location.
- Keep checking back with Yachting World as we regularly update our guides to the best deals.
- Download a price comparison app on your phone, such as Price Runner or Price Spy, these take some of the guess work out of the bargain hunt.
- Remember: There’s always another day to find a good deal. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, then with a little patience, you will probably find the deal later on.
Keep checking back with Yachting World over the coming days, as we’ll be scouring the web for the best discounts and deals in the run up to Black Friday.