Garmin’s inReach Mini
Weighing in at a mere 3.5 ounces and able to track distance and speed, Garmin’s inReach Mini is small but mighty.
Gear
TESTED: iRocker All-Around Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board
We set a high bar when looking for a paddle board to test. This one met — and exceeded — our expectations.
Are LED flares as effective as pyrotechnic flares?
There are a few things you should know about LED flares if you’re counting on them to save your life.
Search for adventure. Not a signal.
KVH’s new high-performance LTE service doubles offshore coverage
Strike a New Cord
Cordsafe has taken a cue from the seatbelt alarm in your car to keep you connected.
Tested: Autotether
In a world inundated with electronics, a company wants to replace the kill cord with something smarter.
Tested: Fusion StereoActive Marine Speaker
This waterproof, puck-mounted speaker from Fusion Entertainment is the perfect portable marine speaker.
How to Set Up and Maintain a Ditch Bag for Your Boat
Before the unthinkable happens, make sure your ditch bag is up to snuff.
Tested: Mustang Survival’s Khimera 22 Hybrid PFD
Mustang Survival's new Khimera 22 Hybrid PFD offers versatile function without compromising safety. We put it to the test on Cumberland Island, Georgia.
Tested: Columbia Watertight II Jacket
Columbia's new Watertight II offers a light, breathable jacket that can handle rain or shine. Luckily, we had both when testing it on a recent cruise.
Tested: Matador Beast28
The Beast28 is a bag full of tricks, and an upgrade from the backpacks of yesteryear.
Tested: Dooney & Bourke Boat Shoes
Looking to stand out on the docks? Dooney & Bourke has reimagined the classic boat shoe in some pretty wild colors.
15 Essential Tools For Your Boat
With only so much space onboard, sometimes it’s hard to know which tools to bring, and which to leave behind. Let our expert help you out with that.
Tested: A Military-Grade iPhone Case
SnowLizard, the makers of military-grade iphone cases, keeps your phone protected.
How to Install a Bluetooth-Capable Stereo System on Your Boat
Clarion, a longtime automobile audio provider, wanted to show Capt. Bill Pike what it can do for marine stereos. Find out his take here.
Tested: Imtra’s ZipWake
We tested Imtra’s new ZipWake trim tab system and its claims of improving a boat’s performance and fuel efficiency. The results surprised even us.
Tested: Grundén's Stormlight Jacket
We put Grundén's Stormlight Jacket through its paces in a hurricane simulator.
The Great Gear Test
A summer of product testing aboard a Beneteau MC5 reveals the must-have essentials you’ll want on your next cruise.
TESTED: SEAL Strike Knife
A boating knife inspired by Navy SEALs... Want to feel like Rambo while tearing through tangled props? Try this knife on for size.
Magnetic Wine Glasses
Absolute Yachts employs magnetic glasses on the 73 Navetta. The glasses are stowed upside down in a dedicated magnet-ready locker, and all table tops have a ferrous layer that allows the magnets to grip. This innovation can help keep glasses upright in a seaway, and keep spills to a minimum.
Tested: Ice Chests and Coolers
We tested coolers from Icon, Pelican, and Yeti during the 2017 Great Gear Test.
Standard Horizon and Icom Hand held VHF Radios
Power & Motoryacht's Deputy Editor Jason Y. Wood and Executive Editor Capt. Bill Pike trade thoughts about 2 handheld VHF radios during the 2017 Great Gear Test on Block Island.
Tested: Steiner HX 15x56 Binoculars
Capt. Bill Pike tests Steiner's HX 15x56 Binoculars during the 2017 Great Gear Test on Block Island.
Tested: Seal Team Elite Knife
Gear Review: Every boater should have a trusty knife with them for the odd crabpot that can get snagged in the props. Inspired by Navy SEALs, the Seal Team Elite from SOG is so much more than just a knife.