Gear

Advertised as a device that instantly cuts the engines and sounds an alarm if someone goes overboard, we put the Autotether to the test.

• By The Power & Motoryacht Crew
  Jun 10, 2018

This waterproof, puck-mounted speaker from Fusion Entertainment is the perfect portable marine speaker.

• By Simon Murray
  Jun 10, 2018

Before the unthinkable happens, make sure your ditch bag is up to snuff.

• By Bob Arrington
  Jun 1, 2018

Mustang Survival's new Khimera 22 Hybrid PFD offers versatile function without compromising safety. We put it to the test on Cumberland Island, Georgia.

• By Simon Murray
  May 25, 2018

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.

• By Simon Murray
  May 25, 2018

The Beast28 is a bag full of tricks, and an upgrade from the backpacks of yesteryear.

• By Simon Murray
  Apr 29, 2018

Looking to stand out on the docks? Dooney & Bourke has reimagined the classic boat shoe in some pretty wild colors.

• By Simon Murray
  Apr 20, 2018

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.

• By Capt. Steve Creel
  Mar 30, 2018

SnowLizard, the makers of military-grade iphone cases, keeps your phone protected.

• By Simon Murray
  Mar 9, 2018

Clarion, a longtime automobile audio provider, wanted to show Capt. Bill Pike what it can do for marine stereos. Find out his take here.

• By Capt. Bill Pike
  Feb 6, 2018

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.

• Jan 26, 2018

We put Grundén's Stormlight Jacket through its paces in a hurricane simulator.

• By Simon Murray
  Jan 19, 2018

A summer of product testing aboard a Beneteau MC5 reveals the must-have essentials you’ll want on your next cruise.

• By The Power & Motoryacht Crew
  Dec 14, 2017

A boating knife inspired by Navy SEALs... Want to feel like Rambo while tearing through tangled props? Try this knife on for size.

• By Simon Murray
  Dec 1, 2017

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.

• Sep 19, 2017

We tested coolers from Icon, Pelican, and Yeti during the 2017 Great Gear Test.

• Sep 3, 2017

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.

• Sep 1, 2017

Capt. Bill Pike tests Steiner's HX 15x56 Binoculars during the 2017 Great Gear Test on Block Island.

• Sep 1, 2017

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.

• Aug 31, 2017

The Power & Motoryacht editors return from The Great Geat test. Relive some of the most memorable moments.

• Aug 17, 2017

We tested Eartec's UltraLITE Headset during the Great Gear Test of 2017 on Block Island.

• Aug 16, 2017

When it comes to testing engines, Capt. Bill Pike has walked the walk. From pods to Liquefied-Nitrogen Gas powered boats, you name it he's reviewed it. Now see what he has to say about his first electric outboard test.

• Aug 16, 2017

Power & Motoryacht Intern Carly Sisson tests the Airis Sport Inflatable Kayak from Walker Bay during the 2017 Gear Test at Block Island.

• Aug 15, 2017

A solar-powered phone charger!? Capt. Bill Pike puts the SLXtreme from SnowLizard Products to the test. #SummerOfTheMC5

• Aug 14, 2017