{"id":117194,"date":"2023-07-19T11:12:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T10:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/?p=117194"},"modified":"2023-07-19T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T10:43:45","slug":"best-water-toys-boat-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/gear\/best-water-toys-boat-fun-117194","title":{"rendered":"Best boating water toys: 12 ways to make your boat even more fun"},"content":"A boat without boating water toys is like gin without tonic \u2013 you need them both to appreciate the full effect.\r\n\r\nEvery month we pick out an extreme new water toy as part of our toy of the month<\/a> series, and we've also picked out the best boating water toys from our Editor\u2019s Choice<\/a>\u00a0that will make your boating days even more memorable.\r\n\r\nThese range from a \u00a325 snorkel right up to a \u00a340,000 jet ski, so no matter what your budget is, we've got you covered!\r\n

Best boating water toys under $1,000 \/ \u00a31,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"subea-easybreath-snorkel-bathing-platform\"\r\n

Subea Easybreath full face snorkel mask<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nRevolutionary snorkelling design<\/em>\r\n\r\nThe Subea Easybreath full face snorkel mask is certainly an eyebrow raiser, and we don't mean just when you stretch it over your head!\r\n\r\nFor the creators of this neat piece of kit have taken a long hard look at the humble snorkel and come up with a redesign that\u2019s not only revolutionary, but eye-catching (in all the right ways) too. Best of all, it works.\r\n\r\nAvailable exclusively at Decathlon, who spent seven years perfecting the design, the Subea Easybreath essentially comprises two individual mask sections; one for vision, one for breathing.\r\n\r\nAn exclusive air circulation concept prevents fog from forming and the field of view is an unrestricted 180 degrees.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u00a324.99 \/ $45\r\n\r\nRead more about the Subea Easybreath full face snorkel mask<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nBuy it now on Decathlon<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nBuy it now on Amazon<\/a><\/strong>\r\n
Note: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/h6>\r\n\"MBY280.new_gear.Ruckraft_1-toy-of-the-month\"\r\n

Ruckraft tow float\/drybag<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe idea behind the Ruckraft is simple. You\u2019re anchored off a lovely beach, you fancy a swim ashore for an ice cream and a wander, but you have no way of taking your clothes, towel, phone and wallet with you.\r\n\r\nCue the Ruckraft! Inflated by simply blowing into it (it takes about 30 seconds), what you end up with is a Lilliputian inflatable dinghy.\r\n\r\nThere is a large (70L\/25kg) drybag<\/a> to swallow all your necessary bits and pieces, or even a tent, which secures to the raft using clips. And it\u2019s available in a choice of colours (orange or yellow) for extra visibility in the water.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u00a3164\r\n\r\nBuy it now from abovebelow.sc<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n\"best-boat-tubes-air-head-super-marble\"\r\n

Airhead Super Mable<\/h3>\r\nThree-person towable tube<\/em>\r\n\r\nThe Airhead Super Mable is a good option for boat owners looking to get into the exciting world of towable tubes<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWith the ability to carry up to three riders at once, the Super Mable is a good option for weekend party boats that are typically laden with several passengers.\r\n\r\nWhile not as extreme as smaller, sportier variants, with a suitably experienced boat driver at the helm it can still deliver a surprisingly wild ride.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> $250 \/ \u00a3400\r\n\r\nBuy it now on Amazon<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Editors-Choice-GoPro-Hero-9-credit-GoPro\"\r\n

GoPro Hero 9<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe ultimate action camera<\/em>\r\n\r\nOnce you\u2019ve stocked up your tender garage<\/a> with all these amazing boating water toys, you\u2019ll need something to film your adventures with, right?\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t be fooled into thinking all action cameras are the same, we\u2019ve tried a number of different alternatives and none seem to offer the point and shoot simplicity of the GoPro range while still delivering consistently good footage regardless of light and shooting conditions.\r\n\r\nThey are perfectly suited for shooting on a boat for a number of key reasons. Firstly they are waterproof to 33ft (10m).\r\n\r\nSecondly they have exceptional built-in stabilisation which corrects even the shakiest of hands and roughest of rides and thirdly they have ultra wide angle lenses with remarkably little distortion which make even the smallest of cabins look suitably palatial.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u00a3420 \/ $350\r\n\r\nRead more about the GoPro Hero 9<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nBuy it now on Amazon<\/strong><\/a>\r\n

Best boating water toys over $1,000 \/ \u00a31,000<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\"Editors-Choice-Red-paddle-Co-Compact-SUP-best-water-toys-credit-Red-Paddle-Co\"\r\n

Red Paddle Co Compact SUP<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBest-selling inflatable paddleboard<\/em>\r\n\r\nAn inflatable SUP<\/a> is a must-have boating water toy these days, but even when packed away a standard one takes up a lot of space on board.\r\n\r\nRED\u2019s new Compact SUP is specifically designed to solve that problem. A 10-year programme to develop the world\u2019s most portable SUP has resulted in this new model which packs down into a backpack roughly half the size of a conventional one.\r\n\r\nCrucially it claims to have achieved this without compromising the rigidity and stability for which its boards are renowned.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u00a3$1,699\r\n\r\nRead more about the Red Paddle Co Compact SUP<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nBuy it now on Redpaddleco.com<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h7Bn4MxkFxs\r\n

Geneinno Titan T1<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nCan\u2019t afford your own submarine? The Geneinno Titan T1 underwater drone is the next best thing...<\/em>\r\n\r\nBack in 2020 we featured the DeepSeaker DS1<\/a> four-person personal submarine. However if your toy budget won\u2019t stretch to \u20ac1 million for a proper submarine and substantially more for a superyacht<\/a> big enough to park it on, there are more economical ways to explore the depths without getting wet.\r\n\r\nThe Geneinno Titan T1 is, according to its manufacturer, the deepest-diving consumer drone fitted with a 4K camera, and the first with a robotic arm.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> $2,799\r\n\r\nRead more about the Geneinno Titan T1<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Editors-Choice-Nautibuoy-Platform-credit-Nautibuoy-Marine\"\r\n

Nautibuoy Platform<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nInflatable pontoon system<\/em>\r\n\r\nIt's party time and you've got too many people and not enough boat. So what do you do? Call Nautibuoy.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s no denying that Nautibuoy\u2019s range of inflatable platforms are a great idea as they effectively extend the size of your boat by, well, as much as you like really.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s no need to stop at one platform, just tie a string of them together and just keep on going and going and going\u2026\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u00a33,180\r\n\r\nRead more about the Nautibuoy Platform<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Kawasaki-SX-R-Jet-Ski-review-floating-credit-Hugo-Andreae\"\r\n

Kawasaki SX-R stand-up jet ski<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe latest SX-R Jet Ski has a top speed of well over 50 knots \u2013 if you\u2019re brave enough!<\/em>\r\n\r\nThere are two kinds of personal water craft (PWC) \u2013 the original stand-up style like this Kawasaki SX-R Jet Ski and the larger sit-down style such as the Seadoo Spark and Yamaha Waverider.\r\n\r\nIt is these sit-down models which now dominate the market, to such an extent that in 2011 Kawasaki discontinued its stand-up range altogether. The jet ski name lived on as a generic term to describe any form of PWC (it\u2019s actually a Kawasaki registered trademark) but not the product itself.\r\n\r\nFor six years the line lay dormant until in 2017 Kawasaki launched a brand new Jet Ski called the SX-R \u2013 a pumped-up, pimped-up, stand-up model with eye-bleeding graphics and a monstrous 1,500cc four-stroke engine.\r\n\r\nHugo took the chance to test one in 2020, after reading some slightly alarming safety warnings...\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> $11,599\r\n\r\nRead our test drive review of the Kawasaki SX-R stand-up jet ski<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OJ5jKXMIKa0\r\n

Fliteboard Series 2<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nElectric foiling surfboard takes watersports to the next level<\/em>\r\n\r\nWe think James Bond would have loved this boating water toy, but if the press release is anything to go by it looks as if the bad guys may have got there first: \"Fliteboard has been quietly taking over the world since it launched in 2018\" it trumpets.\r\n\r\nPutting aside the trivial matter of global domination, we can\u2019t help but marvel at this terrific machine, which single-handedly redefines the concept of cool waterborne running \u2013 move over PWCs.\r\n\r\nFliteboard \u2013 an electrically-powered hydrofoil which raises the rider approximately 70cm above the water \u2013 originates from Down Under and was conceived by former kite-surfing world record holder David Trewern.\r\n\r\nHe knocked up his first prototypes using a 3D printer (bought from Aldi) and before long was zipping around the bay near his home in Belongil Beach, New South Wales at speeds of up to 45 km\/h.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re still not convinced that this is one of the coolest boating water toys to hit the market in years, then check out the video above of Rob and Morgan Wylie crossing the English Channel on Fliteboards in 2021. It's not just for pros either, this is another boating water toy that's got Hugo's personal seal of approval.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u20ac13,200\r\n\r\nWatch our Fliteboard test drive video<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8LW_P_Ohh4I\r\n

Awake R\u00e4vik S<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis 30-knot electric jet board makes waveless surfing even cooler<\/em>\r\n\r\nThe R\u00e4vik One and R\u00e4vik S are the latest in an exciting line of electric jet boards that can offer endless, waveless surfing. The electric surfboard concept continues to gather pace with two cool looking boards from Swedish brand Awake.\r\n\r\nThe R\u00e4vik One uses an 11kW brushless electric motor to achieve a top speed of 30 knots (9 knots faster than the YuJet<\/a> and almost as quick as the petrol-powered Jetsurf<\/a> that we covered in 2020).\r\n\r\nMBY editor Hugo Andreae recently tested one, proving that even a surf-sceptic in his 50s can learn how to ride one in just a few hours.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u20ac15,900\r\n\r\nWatch out test drive video of the Awake R\u00e4vik<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\n\"Editors-Choice-SEABOB-F5-SR-best-water-toys-action-credit-Marc\r\n

Seabob F5 SR<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe original and best underwater scooter<\/em>\r\n\r\nIt's long been a contender for the most desirable boating water toy out there, and now the redoubtable Seabob has been given even more grunt by its makers.\r\n\r\nDubbed \u2018F5 SR\u2019, this little beauty is the most powerful watercraft in the Seabob F5 series. Its E-Jet Power System delivers a mighty 745 Newtons of propulsive power \u2013 roughly two-and-a-half times as much force as a bullet leaving the muzzle of a rifle.\r\n\r\nTo keep its pilots on the straight and narrow, two rear fins provide stability and help improve manoeuvrability.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u20ac17,800\r\n\r\nRead more about the Seabob F5 SR<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=76RM2vRBv-Q\r\n

Narke Electrojet GT95<\/h3>\r\nCarbon-hulled Jet Ski gets 50% power boost<\/em>\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ve all been there. An idyllic bay, the perfect sheltered anchorage, anchor set just so, bimini rigged, the first long cool drink of the afternoon and it starts \u2013 the dreaded Jet Ski of a neighbouring boat, droning up and down and up and down as everyone on board takes a turn and none have the wit to travel more than 500 metres in either direction.\r\n\r\nWell, salvation might finally be at hand in the futuristic shape of a carbon fibre e-Jet Ski from Hungary nicknamed the Cyberjet!\r\n\r\nA three-seater personal water craft, this new Narke Electrojet GT95 model is powered by a 95hp e-motor. This represents a 50% increase on Narke\u2019s 65hp debut model, which was launched at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival.\r\n\r\nPrice:<\/strong> \u20ac47,500\r\n\r\nRead more about the Narke Electrojet GT95<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nDidn't find what you're looking for? Head to Amazon's dedicated boating page<\/a> for more marine products.<\/em>","excerpt":{"rendered":"

A boat without boating water toys is like gin without tonic \u2013 you need them both to appreciate the full effect. Every month we pick out an extreme new water toy as part of our toy of the month series, and we’ve also picked out the best boating water toys from our Editor\u2019s Choice\u00a0that will […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":405,"featured_media":127443,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[300],"tags":[2232,1206,1593,1475],"review_manufacturer":[2157,2151,2153,2154,2160],"acf":[],"introduction":[""],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117194"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/405"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117194"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117194\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127444,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117194\/revisions\/127444"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117194"},{"taxonomy":"review_manufacturer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review_manufacturer?post=117194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}