Tested: Ice Chests and Coolers
We tested coolers from Icon, Pelican, and Yeti during the 2017 Great Gear Test.
PMY Tested
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.
Gear Test Recap
The Power & Motoryacht editors return from The Great Geat test. Relive some of the most memorable moments.
Tested: Eartec UltraLITE Headset
We tested Eartec's UltraLITE Headset during the Great Gear Test of 2017 on Block Island.
Tested: Torqeedo 1003 Travel Electric Outboard
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.
Tested: Airis Sport Inflatable Kayak from Walker Bay
Power & Motoryacht Intern Carly Sisson tests the Airis Sport Inflatable Kayak from Walker Bay during the 2017 Gear Test at Block Island.
Tested: SnowLizard SLXtreme
A solar-powered phone charger!? Capt. Bill Pike puts the SLXtreme from SnowLizard Products to the test. #SummerOfTheMC5
The Great Gear Test - 3 Items in a Single Bound
Managing Editor Simon Murray demonstrates his multitasking abilities by testing three items in a single bound. #wetestgear #SummerOfTheMC5
Tested: Sea-to-Summit Dry Bag
The Great Gear Test Continues: A Sea-to-Summit Dry Bag--and Editor Dan Harding's patience--is put to the test. #SummerOfTheMC5
Sebago 2017 Marine Shoes
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.
Purchasing the Proper PFD
We put manual and auto-inflate life vests to the test to determine which solution is right for you.
How to Choose the Right Marine Binoculars
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.
Tested: Montague Allston foldable bike
Lightweight, easily stowable, and with performance to spare, the Allston isn’t your father’s commuter bike. Check our must-see video review here.
Sirius Signal Distress Light
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.
Sea Eagle Needlenose 126 Standup Paddleboard
“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.”
Yeti Hopper 30
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.
Tested: Sperry Boat Shoes
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.
Tested: Drybags for Boaters
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.
Tested: Foul-Weather Gear
We rounded up a variety of foul-weather jackets from some well-known brands and tested them.
Tested: Foul-Weather Gear - The Minimalist
By Christopher White Atlantis Resolute Jacket $250; www.atlantisweatherg