Gear

At the boat shows, we’re always on the lookout for unique vessels. Invented by Erik and Robert Craig nearly 30 years ago and refined through all those years, these speedy little 30-horsepower, joystick-steered catamarans feature super-stable and tough roto-molded and foam-filled pontoons, rod holders, a bimini and plenty of other options. They, frankly, look like a blast to rip around on, or cast from in inches of shallow water. Have a closer look with Senior Editor Chris Dixon.

Volvo Penta showcases their game-changing Dock Assist technology. Wind, current and fear while docking might just become a thing of the past.

Perko has been crafting marine hardware for more than 100 years. Gary Reich gives a glimpse inside a storied company.

Mike Smith on why you need to get some dive gear and get under your boat.

How Eastern Carolina University’s third baseman Parker Byrd survived and thrived following a near-death experience.

A hobbyist woodworker is filling some holes in the boating market with high-quality fender boards.

We explore the thrill and challenge of electric foilboarding on a LIFT4 foilboard, transforming water sports with an electrifying—and occasionally faceplanting—learning curve.

Electrons are insidious, and when they start flowing around your boat’s underwater metal, bad things can happen. Here’s how one outboard owner dealt with galvanic damage.

Wish you had superpowers? You’ll spot fish like Superman through a wall, with the Garmin Livescope XR.

So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.

In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses.

It may stand out like a sore thumb, but it keeps you warm and dry.

The Searock baby swing uses the motion of the ocean to entertain the youngest boaters.

Simrad Yachting launches its first all-new MFD display in two years, the NSX.

A small company in Palmetto, Florida is making big waves in the world of sun shades.

Aimed at eliminating blind spots, Garmin’s Surround View could change docking as we know it.

A favorite of tournament anglers, Omni Sonar provides a 360-degree picture around the boat to help crews find more fish.

This battery-powered distress light is a safer and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional flares.

Fusion launches product that turns your boat's speakers into a PA system. The new Fusion handheld mic lets you use the stereo to get the crew's attention.

Axopar just revealed to Power & Motoryacht plans to launch a new line of boats in partnership with European watersports giant Jobe. Built from the hull of the Axopar Spyder, these boats will offer entry-level pricing with more toys than you can imagine. And it’ll be landing on our shores sooner than you think.

The latest solid-state radars from Garmin can detect targets as far as 96 nautical miles.

Ten items that will improve your galley. From frying fish to brewing the perfect cup of coffee, these galley enhancements are worth their salt.

Mustang wasted no time altering its factory to produce gowns for health care workers treating Covid-19 patients.

The Garmin quatix 6 connects to onboard electronics and records a myriad of activity data.