Living that Lake Life!
We have a chaparral boat and love going to Lake Hartwell and Lake Clark-Hill in SC. These are all items that we have purchased, used, and LOVE!
For the Boat
Dependable and sturdy. Use these for beaching and docking the boat.
I'm not going to lie--one time I forgot to put the boat plug in when I was a novice boater. Fortunately I noticed before we got too far off. Don't make that mistake! Always have an extra plug on hand!
Stay safe! We also keep these on our kayaks. It's one of those "you don't need it until you DO!"
Easy to install and not shaky at all. My kids actually stand on the spare tire to get up into the boat before we put it in the water.
This boat wash cleans without leaving a nasty residue behind.
These are super effective but they do tend to fall apart. I'm so glad they come in a three pack!
The easiest to apply wax we've used. I'm not someone who is obsessed with waxing my boat perfectly, so this is a good middle ground for us. Maybe when the kids are grown we can have that much time to worry about the boat being nice and shiny!
Do you love to fish? We sure do! These are great and easily attach to the side rails of our boat.
Great anchor, especially considering the price. We've lost 2 anchors to the lake (they get hung up on underwater trees) but so far this one has stuck with us! Highly recommend.
You don't think about needing these until you do. Great to have on hand.
You can't have enough dock lines on board. They are useful for so many things on the boat. Tying off on a tree to beach, giving you some slack from the dock to fish while kids swim... so many uses!
Bumpers are so helpful at avoiding major dings and scratches when you're pulling up to the dock. I like the black ones because they show water damage a lot less!
Great to have on hand. Many different uses!
Another brand of boat wash we really like!
Hopefully, you'll never have to use this! But you need to have this on the boat just incase.
Never had a problem with this anchor line.
Another great anchor with a unique shape. We like to use this for the front of the boat. We have two anchors so we can keep the boat still when letting the kids swim or wanting to fish a particular spot.
Woody Wax is a very dependable line of boat products. We'll use them every time we clean the boat!
Makes docking the boat so easy!
For the Lake
My favorite for us and the kids. This is great for keeping those precious cheeks from burning! If you don't wear a hat, make sure you put extra on your nose!
We bought these paddles for our Old Towne kayaks. They've been super dependable and light enough for our kids to use them as well! Easily adjustable.
Trust me...water shoes can make or break your day! There's nothing worse than walking around in squishy sneakers or slipping on flip flops. Love these! Every member of our family has a pair.
This is the kayak we invested in for our teenager. It's big enough to last him until he's an adult but simple enough for him to easily navigate in the water. He loves how comfortable the seat is and that it has a back. Comes with a paddle, which i...
We invested in these kayaks for my husband and I. They are great for fishing. They are easy to maneuver in and out of coves. Have 3 built in fishing rod holders and lots of dry storage. Highly, highly recommend!! Everything is adjustable--the sea...
Ladies: go with V neck and things won't feel smooshed. Stay safe out there!
I love these light weight rods. Great for kids but durable.
Stay hydrated! Love that this is spill proof!
Helps my husbands bald head not get burned!
Don't get stuck out on a cloudless day without your sunglasses. These are great and for the price, it's not the end of the world if they get lost to the lake.
Stay hydrated, my friends! Even in 100 degree weather, this kept my drink cool and the ice barely melted!
This is great for the kids who WANT to tube but maybe are a little nervous. The back gives them a bit of protection and there are lots of handles. Plus, it's big enough that all the cousins can pile on together!
This is for your more adventurous tube lovers! The teenagers really like this! I definitely felt my age when I rode it... haha. But the kids LOVE it!
Listen: you can never assume that every boater is a responsible boater. Put these on any tube you pull to protect the people who are riding. Make sure everyone knows the right hand signals too!