PMY Tested

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Managing Editor Simon Murray demonstrates his multitasking abilities by testing three items in a single bound. #wetestgear #SummerOfTheMC5

The Great Gear Test Continues: A Sea-to-Summit Dry Bag--and Editor Dan Harding's patience--is put to the test. #SummerOfTheMC5

The Power & Motoryacht team put Sebago’s collection of upscale nautical footwear to the test during the Miami International Boat Show. Here’s our review.

We put manual and auto-inflate life vests to the test to determine which solution is right for you.

We put a Sea Eagle dinghy to the test!

Knowing what you’re looking at has a key component: Being able to see enough detail to make the right decisions. Understand what marine binoculars have to offer, and think about a new pair—good ones don’t need to cost too much.

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Check out our take on today’s hottest marine binoculars.

Lightweight, easily stowable, and with performance to spare, the Allston isn’t your father’s commuter bike. Check our must-see video review here.

Pyrotechnic flares have been a Coast Guard  requirement for decades for one simple reason: they work. At night—and even during the daytime—light and smoke from a pyrotechnic are visible from miles away. But traditional flares have limitations.

“As for the unique needlenose bow, I thought it was just a marketing ploy until I gently glided through the wake of a passing Sea Ray I was sure would put me in the water.”

A warm sunny day on the water and cold beverages go together like, well, a sunny day on the water and cold beverages. That’s why us boaters—perhaps more than any other group—demand the most from our coolers.

Both of these new releases from sperry promise boaters superior grip and lightning-fast drying times. We tested them out to see if their claims hold water.

A good drybag is a necessity on a boat. Whether you’re swimming in to the beach with your wallet and phone or just want to make extra-sure your new camera stays in working condition, a drybag is a must. We tried out a slew of them to see which is best. Here's what we found out.

We rounded up a variety of foul-weather jackets from some well-known brands and tested them.