Nothing beats the summer heat like smooth, creamy ice cream! If this is right up your alley, you should definitely take a look at Cuisinart’s Mix-It-In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker. Serve up professional-quality ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, or sherbet right on the houseboat in only 20 minutes. After adding your own fresh ingredients to the 1½-quart fully-automatic machine, turn the maker’s dial, and that’s all you have to do—no ice or salt required. You can also add three condiments through the integrated chute for a summer treat with mixed-in toppings. It’s constructed from heavy-duty plastic and aluminum, runs on 80 Watts, has a limited 3-year warranty, and all of the removable parts are hand-washable. Check it out at Cuisinart or at other places, such as Chefs Catalog, for $99.95.

Photo credited to Chefs Catalog.