Sunday, May 14th is Mother's Day! Didn't sneak up on you, did it? No problem if it did because we've got a couple of great suggestions to keep you out of the dog house.

This morning Captain Jim laughed about the proverbial "Oh, you mean you didn't want a new chainsaw?" scenario that so many husbands have experienced first hand when they discover that they were projecting their own desires when buying for gifts for their wives. We wanted to propose some non-tradtional gift ideas rather than the same old jewelry thing, but we also wanted to make we weren't setting husbands up for failure. So I decided to bouble check with Samantha, the ShipStore.com fulfillment guru who makes that all of the items you order get sourced and processed successfully. As a mother, she was pretty clear about what not to suggest. And she helped me come up with a few good suggestions as well...

JBL Stereo System, AM/FM per Card 180 Watt (Black) - JBL's distinctive sound and quality have set the standard in home and professional audio, and now you can enjoy that benchmark performance aboard your vessel. The MR4B AM/FM/CD receiver boasts a 4 x 45-watt internal amplifier with electronic volume control, single-line output terminal, pre-amp fader control, and volume attentuator. ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) lets you cruise along at any speed without worrying about CDs skipping or other problems, even in rough seas. It has a detachable face, and it's wired remote ready. An AM/FM antenna also is available. Find out more about giving the JBL Stereo System for Mother's Day...

Beckson Marine Ship's Log - Proven information packed format, just like our full size log books, in a more convenient size for smaller boats. This Ship's Log has a laminated plastic cover with plastic binder. Size 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Includes title page, cruising sheets, guest log, radio log, fuel readings, reparir log and engine hour readings. Comes in navy. Find out more about giving the Beckson Marine Ship's Log for Mother's Day...

Sevylor Ipanema Lounge - Relax in comfort and style! No longer a tie-down, this popularly priced Sevylor inflatable lounge is perfect on the deck or in the water. Contoured for extra comfort, plus 2 cup holders for Mother's Day libations (and a water "back up"). Designed for indoor and outdoor use, pool or beach. It's like a throne for your queen of the water loving lifestyle. Find out more about the Sevylor Ipanema Lounge here...

Sevylor 3 Position Pool Recliner - The future in pool chairs is here today. Fully nylon covered, this chair is the most comfortable and rugged chair/lounge for land and pool use. A pontoon in the back allows the chair to be adjusted into 3 different positions and strong nylon straps allow for easy adjustment of the reclining backrest. Special link fittings let you join two of these chairs side by side or face to face. Includes a semi-rigid accordion cup holder. Note that the graphics may be slightly different than those in the photo. Find out more about giving the Sevylor 3 Position Pool Recliner for Mother's Day...

Sevylor Infinity Float Nylon Covered Mattress - This attractive inflatable is soft and comfortable yet strong and rugged. A must for any pool lover! Fully nylon covered for maximum comfort. Independent inflatable pillow secured by Velcro. Special link fittings to join mattresses side by side or face to face. Find out more about giving the Sevylor Infinity Float Nylon Covered Mattress for Mother's Day...