Affordable is relative. Nikon Monarch5 12x42 is a phenomenal buy for $310. If you want something in the one tank of gas price range, the Nikon 7245 action extreme 10x50 is really nice for only $150. Both are waterproof. You want cheaper than that, I would go for something in the 8 x 40 range as most higher power binoculars in the low end will be tough to see through, especially on a rocking boat. The bushnell h20's are good binoculars for under $100 and they would probably be more than sufficient. They make an 8x42 and a 10x42. I think the 10 is too much power for that aperture, especially if there is any sort of chop or rolling. Makes me wanna puke thinking about it.
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