Considering buying a somewhat compact set. What would you recommend that doesn’t break the bank (spending all my money on the boat)? Would appreciate links. Thanks.

Vortex has several options worth looking at

https://vortexoptics.com/optics/binoculars/raptor.html

Vortex, I have some Leupold and they started fogging on me. I ordered some Zeiss and got buyers remorse as the quality wasn't that much better than my old Leupold's. I sent the Zeiss back and ordered some Vortex Razors and have extremely pleased with them.

Used to be a Wolfe camera shop on Harry Hines that had binoculars on clearance I picked up some Steiners there for a $100

I’ll second the vortex product line. Generally very high quality for the price point.

With binocs, you definitely get what you pay for. You’ll have to think about when and where you want to use them and decide which quality level is worth paying for.

What is your budget?

If you find a model you like, google reviews and the bird-watching sites will have the most critical reviews.

Shop Vortex. Another fan of their products here.

This, I have several pairs ^^^^^^^^^^

https://www.midwayusa.com/binoculars/br?cid=9060

Always need a good pair of bingos for hole jumping.

Vortex.....

I keep a cheap set of Bushnell in the truck. Another set in the boat, and another set at the houses. They work great.

What exactly are you using them in the boat for.......bent pole scouting lol