Power & Motoryacht Magazine

07/06/2025

Here's a handy little ditty that will save many a nick, cut, scrape, and worse over its lifetime. We don't see too many of these devices, but with high season upon us, it can't hurt to take a page out of 's book and consider a prop and skeg cover. Just don't forget to take it off before trimming your engine back down and throwing it into gear...

07/03/2025

When you head out to the boat parades tomorrow be sure to remember you're there because of this one. Have a happy and safe Fourth!!

07/03/2025

For hundreds of years the people of Virginia’s Tangier Island have built their lives—and a one-of-a-kind community—around what they’ve been able to harvest from the water.
Now the sea threatens to take it all back.

Rising tides threaten Tangier Island’s unique way of life—and the isolated seafaring community that calls it home.

07/02/2025

Beneteau launches its new Swift Trawler 37. We've long been impressed with the array of functional liveaboard features Beneteau manages to squeeze into relatively small packages, and that's surely true with the Swift Trawler 37. Just unveiled, this family cruiser will come with either a sedan or flybridge configuration. In the cockpit, we're a nice forward helm position behind her forward raked windshields. There looks to be excellent visibility for her captain—along with helm deck access door right off to starboard. Her u-shaped galley has a bigger footprint than the 35-footer the 37 replaces, with a sizable fridge/freezer and, Beneteau is promising, enhanced storage as well. The six-person u-shaped dinette also converts into a berth with the table lowered. Belowdecks, there's a double bunk cabin and a big forward master with a separate shower stall and twin doors for both en suite and day access to the head. She can be had with substantial solar power and twin 400 or 440 horsepower Yanmar 6LY power plants. Range at 8 knots with 211 gallons of fuel is said to be 350NM with a ten percent reserve. The first 37 will be unveiled to the public at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September. We'll be sure to get aboard.

07/01/2025

Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.

Has somebody stolen your yacht? This crazy SOB will get her back for you.

06/30/2025

Hangovers, Harpoons, and the Real Jaws Story You Haven’t Heard

There was nothing standing between me and a once-in-a-lifetime trip with legendary captain Frank Mundus except a hungover man in a Hawaiian shirt.

06/29/2025

We don't know about you, but our vertebrae will never be the same after hearing that hull slap the bottom of that waterfall. Jet boaters, it seems more and more, are just built differently.

As for the skipper here, it seems has made this Sukunka Falls drop this once or twice before. He certainly seemed to know where to put the boat, and we doff our hats to him and all that, but this is another one of those instances where we feel obligated to use that tired old recitation: do not try this, period.

06/28/2025

New Model Alert: Aquila continues its sprint of new boat launches with the announcement of the 46 Yacht. The smaller sibling of the 50, the 46 features sleeker, more modern lines that reflect the evolving design language of the Aquila family. It also offers impressive flexibility, with owners able to choose from three-, four-, or five-cabin layouts.
Built to be future-proof, the 46—like its siblings—can be equipped with Aquila’s foil system for increased efficiency underway. We look forward to meeting the 46 when she makes her international debut in Cannes this September, followed by her U.S. appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

06/28/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Tiara has announced that the newest member of their fleet, the 39 LS, is nearing completion and will debut on Lake Michigan this summer. Versatility appears to be the hallmark of this model line, which ranges from 34 to 56 feet. Designed for comfort during weekend getaways, the 39 LS features a highly configurable cockpit for entertaining and includes fishing options to satisfy the cruising angler—ensuring everyone on board has a great time. The 39 LS is scheduled to make the full fall boat show circuit, with appearances at the Newport, Norwalk, Annapolis, and Fort Lauderdale shows.

06/26/2025

Not one to rest on their laurels, Viking moved to replace their very popular 72 with the 74 that debuted at the Fort Lauderdale boat show last year.

Celebrating its 60th year, Viking’s 74 Convertible is the newest beast in the fleet.

06/26/2025

More fun from The Stingers—Cypress Gardens' stunt driving team circa 1977—from a Johnson Outboards promo video. This time, they're not only putting their spines on the line with these crazy jumps, but risking a serious flameout as well.