Power & Motoryacht Magazine

12/06/2024

Sleek, functional and athletic, Absolute’s newest star shines.

Meet the Absolute Navetta 70: a sleek, luxurious yacht with four staterooms, innovative design, and impressive performance for unforgettable journeys on the water.

12/05/2024

Chris Dixon learns a thing or two through the trials and tribulations of father-son boat restoration.

Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.

12/05/2024

In Martin County, Florida, they don't play around when it comes to derelict and wrecked boats. In the case of this 16-foot Sundance, which is upside down in a state park, leaking fuel and breaking up, the owner has 7 days to remove it, or face serious consequences including felony dumping charges and a lien on his house! After negotiating with the owner, .retriever Jesse Hofmeister and a fellow captain undertake a parbuckle salvage recovery. Tune in to our fascinating podcast interview with Jesse on the Power & Motoryacht podcast at the Power & Motoryacht website, or wherever you listen to pods. Jesse's hard-fought wisdom could save you a lot of grief down the road.

12/04/2024

On Lake Maggiore, we test-drive all-electric Maseratis by land and sea.

The Maserati Tridente pulls from the expertise of three different brands to deliver a successful marine debut for a fabled Italian automaker.

12/04/2024

We just got word that .yachts is planning to show off its new 43 Comfort dayboat at Boot Düsseldorf from January 18 to 25. In addition to a radically outsized rear swim platform, the Alex Cherigny-designed speedster can be had with a pair of Mercury Racing 450R's or dual Volvo Penta 440-horsepower inboards. Either way, she should be capable of pushing 45-plus knots. Her layout will include a pair of double cabins and, Maxim says, plenty of customization options. What do you think?

12/02/2024

When Pursuit decided to redesign their OS 325 after a decade of beloved service to anglers and pleasure cruisers alike, they didn't just add an extra rod holder here and there or boost the seat upholstery. "We started the project with an in-depth customer focus group of people who owned the OS 325 and were really serious boaters," Pursuit Director of Brand Management, Mark Taiclet, told Charlie Levine while plying the waters off Fort Pierce, Florida aboard the new model.

Brand-new hull and deck molds lay the foundation for this fisher-cruiser-entertainer and all-arounder if there ever were one. Read more in a forthcoming issue of Power & Motoryacht or at PMYmag.com.

12/01/2024

Here's why they say Boston Whalers—low freeboard and all—are "unsinkable." That said, this one was mighty close. Nice save, Capt.

11/27/2024

The first man to cross the Atlantic in an outboard-powered boat recalls his once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Al Grover, 94, reflects on his once-in-a-lifetime crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in an outboard-powered boat and how that epic crossing changed his life forever.

11/27/2024

Check out the newest offerings from OTAM: The 90 Hard-Top and the T-Top. Following their successful 90 GTS, these are the latest iterations from the Italian builder in this powerful, sleek 45-plus knot range. They're positioning the hard top as a more enclosed boat for charters and family trips while the more open T-Top is designed to be a highly customizable chase boat for mega yachts. OTAM has long boasted of essentially unlimited customization options on their Genoa-built vessels. So though they're low slung, it looks like the sky is pretty much the limit in. terms of 2, 3 or 4 cabin layouts.

11/26/2024

From humble beginnings building boats for his father in South Africa to championing Leopard and now Aquila power cats, it’s safe to call Lex Raas a cat lover. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down with Lex to discuss his life with power cats and why he thinks they’re poised to continue to grow in popularity.

From humble beginnings building boats for his father in South Africa to championing Leopard and now Aquila power cats, it’s safe to call Lex Raas a cat lover. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down with Lex to discuss his life with power cats and why he thinks they’re poised to continue to grow i...

11/24/2024

This captain seems like quite the amateur naval architect—and thorough, to boot. Still, we at Power & Motoryacht prefer to stay atop the seas. Would you go for a whirl in this thing?

11/23/2024

Preparing your boat for her long winter's nap.

Essential tips for winterizing and storing your boat, from dry and wet storage options to covers, tarps, and shrink-wrapping methods. Learn how to protect your boat against winter damage with expert advice on everything from ice prevention to frame building.

11/22/2024

The Turkish boatbuilder enters the hybrid market with its newest coupe.

Discover the eco-friendly Sirena 48 Coupe Hybrid yacht. Our review covers its design, hybrid propulsion, zero-emissions cruising, and luxurious onboard comfort.

11/21/2024

Electronics Editor Ben Stein installs both a Seakeeper gyro and the new Seakeeper Ride on a 22-footer for the ultimate test.

The Seakeeper Effect: Electronics Editor Ben Stein installs both a Seakeeper gyro and the new Seakeeper Ride on a 22-footer for the ultimate test.

11/21/2024

It's a little bit above of our pay scale, but what do you think of "Project Spitfire"? To be built in Antalaya, Turkey, Ares Yachts says this 166 footer's design elements are inspired by the legendary WWII British Spitfire fighter plane. While we can see the sleek, aeronautical inspiration, no Spitfire aircraft ever sported a whirlpool bath, movie theater, five staterooms (including a full-beam master cabin), five crew cabins, a fitness club, beach club, and a diesel-electric hybrid drive system that should allow 11 hours of runtime on electricity alone. Construction should begin in 2025—so bust out that checkbook, and get your pilot's license sorted.

11/20/2024

Discover the cutting-edge yacht glass innovations behind DAR, the 295-foot superyacht with 4,300 sq. ft. of glass, crafted by Tilse's expert artisans.

11/20/2024

One. Megawatt. Hour.
That's 1,000,000 watt hours or 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity stored in the power packs of Scalia Yachts' new 57 "Deep Silence" electron-powered weekender. For a little comparison, a Ford F150 Lightning Long Range battery pack holds 131 kWh. The two-stateroom 57 is built entirely of carbon fiber, and her twin 400kw engines can push her to a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 29. We'll be sea-trialing her next month if all goes according to plan, and we're looking mighty forward to diving deeper into her range and performance.

11/20/2024

Michael Rybovich reveals how the brotherhood of real,
venerable boatbuilders is in the fight of its life.

Michael Rybovich reveals how the brotherhood of real, venerable boatbuilders is in the fight of its life.