Best Stories in Boating

Stem to Stern: Respect by Michael Rybovich Sep 3, 2025 8:35 Far too many boats don’t get their due respect, care, and maintenance—especially handbuilt ones. Owning a custom boat is more than a purchase—it’s stewardship. Explore the responsibilities, care, and respect required to honor these vessels. Learn more at ⁠pmymag.com⁠ Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at ⁠pmymag.com/subscribe⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad c

Stem to Stern: Good Numbers By Michael Rybovich Jul 30, 2025 10:14 Michael Rybovich waxes about how there’s inherent math in both music and naval architecture—whether we realize it or not. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

200 Years on The Erie Canal By Owen Burke Jul 18, 2025 18:32 Explore 200 years of Erie Canal history—from mule-drawn barges to pleasure boats—and discover how this waterway shaped cities, commerce, and American culture. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consider the Lobsterman By Simon Murray Jul 15, 2025 20:50 Experience the rugged, early-morning world of a Maine lobsterman. Ride along as we haul traps, battle fatigue, and explore the uncertain future of the fishery. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharking With The Real-Life Capt. Quint Jun 30, 2025 16:28 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. Learn more at ⁠pmymag.com⁠ Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at ⁠pmymag.com/subscribe⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: The Best Medicine By Michael Rybovich Jun 24, 2025 10:25 Sure he’s sometimes cranky, but to Michael Rybovich, laughter is—and always was—the best medicine. Learn more at ⁠pmymag.com⁠ Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at ⁠pmymag.com/subscribe⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: The Cost of Everything By Michael Rybovich May 15, 2025 11:41 Stem to Stern: The Cost of Everything As productivity dips and the cost of, well, everything rises, boaters need to hold on tight. By Michael Rybovich Learn more at ⁠pmymag.com⁠ Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at ⁠pmymag.com/subscribe⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Sonny By Michael Rybovich Apr 30, 2025 11:23 Michael Rybovich recalls Blue Fin, a legendary 42, and her illustrious and enigmatic captain, Lyman “Sonny” Barr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solid Improvements Apr 7, 2025 6:32 Affordable, powerful and safe, a new solid state battery tech is set to further propel an electrified future. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Cruise Apr 3, 2025 16:09 So you want to be buried at sea? Owen Burke goes deep to find out what you (and yours) need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: The Head By Michael Rybovich Mar 13, 2025 9:11 From restroom vandalism to workplace quirks, Michael Rybovich explores the messy reality of human nature through decades of cleaning boatyard heads. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chesapeake Cowboys By Owen Burke Feb 24, 2025 14:56 Owen Burke throttles into the world of the Chesapeake Cowboys, a rowdy retinue of high-speed docking virtuosos. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: The Older I Get By Michael Rybovich Feb 3, 2025 9:18 Aging brings wisdom, impatience, and a sharper perspective on time, work, and friendships. Michael Rybovich reflects on life’s fleeting nature. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Showing Up By Michael Rybovich Jan 15, 2025 8:54 How modern work culture challenges commitment in custom boatyards. Insights from Michael Rybovich on teamwork, dedication, and showing up. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Distractions By Michael Rybovich Dec 10, 2024 10:47 Having technology constantly at our fingertips in the boatyard, Michael Rybovich observes, is costly and dangerous. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callouses and Curses By Chris Dixon Dec 5, 2024 14:33 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. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Imposters By Michael Rybovich Nov 19, 2024 9:22 Stem to Stern: Imposters The brotherhood of real, venerable boat builders is in the fight of its life against an army of sycophant imposters and spoon-fed consumers. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Winds of Change By Michael Rybovich Nov 12, 2024 10:29 In his debut column, Michael Rybovich of Michael Rybovich & Sons Custom Boat Works waxes on memories made at the yard. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Purpose Driven Yacht By Chris Dixon Oct 15, 2024 18:34 The Purpose Driven Yacht It’s a fishing vessel? It’s a Coast Guard rig? It’s the Anne S. Pierce and she’s one of the most peculiar boats you’ll ever see. By Chris Dixon Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cruising with Broadway Joe Namath By Simon Murray Sep 23, 2024 23:31 Still in the Game A boat ride reveals how Joe Namath is spending the fourth quarter of his life. By Simon Murray Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning By Mario Vittone Sep 18, 2024 7:02 Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning If you spend time on or near the water (hint: that’s all of us), then you should make sure that you and your crew know what to look for when people enter the water. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smoke on the Water By Simon Murray Sep 9, 2024 18:39 Smoke on the Water By Simon Murray The Cigarette Rendezvous on The Lake of the Ozarks A Cigarette rendezvous reveals the misunderstood image of the Ozarks. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanishing by Earl Swift Aug 26, 2024 12:07 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. Earl Swift's book titled "Chesapeake Requiem", further chronicles his year living with the watermen of Tangier Island. You can learn more about his book at earlswift.com. Learn more at

The Family Factor By Daniel Harding Aug 23, 2024 12:43 A behind-the-scenes tour of Formula’s Decatur, Indiana facility reveals the real magic behind the builder’s new 457 CCS. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Icon By Nick Voulgaris Aug 22, 2024 9:45 American Icon By Nick Voulgaris With striking lines and style that exudes Americana, the Chris-Craft line has become a global force. We look back at the brand’s humble beginnings. Reprinted with permission from Chris-Craft Boats: An American Classic by Nick Voulgaris III, Rizzoli, 2018. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE

Wild, Wild Ride By Simon Murray Aug 19, 2024 15:09 Maine’s lobster boat racing circuit is an intense excuse for lobster fishermen to throttle up and forget the grueling workweek. Just don’t forget to hold on. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day of the Iguana by Capt. Bill Pike Aug 13, 2024 6:51 By Captain Bill Pike Just when you thought surf and turf was a restaurant-only thing, along comes a stylish, top-shelf speedboat with a set of rubber, terra-firma-travelin’ tracks. From the January 2018 edition of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices.

Stem to Stern: Best Dog Ever By Michael Rybovich Aug 9, 2024 13:32 The passing of a dear old friend reminds Michael Rybovich why dogs are man’s best friend. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going Back to Vietnam By Capt. Bill Pike Aug 6, 2024 22:16 A decorated Vietnam War veteran, our own Capt. Bill Pike, heads back to Vietnam in search of a conflict-era U.S. patrol boat, and perhaps something a bit more important than that. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fast to the Finish by Simon Murray Jul 30, 2024 16:39 Since 1948, the world’s toughest outboard marathon draws all types to northern Michigan, where racers face off against stumps, hairpin turns, unforeseen wakes and each other. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On His Terms By Daniel Harding Jr. Jul 16, 2024 10:35 During his active boating years, Bob Preston logged thousands of hours cruising between Maine and the Bahamas. He literally taught the class on Bahamas cruising. But it was why–and how–he walked away from boating that is perhaps his greatest lesson. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad ch

A Queen’s Ransom By Capt. Bill Pike Jul 15, 2024 13:00 Yacht Rescue in Panama During the early ’90s, Colón, Panama, was a veritable den of cutthroats and thieves. Could a small band of Americans fly down there and liberate a brand-new 72-foot battlewagon—the Flagship of the Bertram fleet—from the decks of a mutinous freighter? Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter L

Pirate of the Caribbean By Capt. Bill Pike Jul 12, 2024 13:44 Pirate of the Caribbean The world in which Captain Max Hardberger operates is a tough, gritty place, full of danger and opportunity. By Captain Bill Pike Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dawn of Driverless Boats By Capt. Bill Pike Jul 9, 2024 31:07 Special Report: The Dawn of Driverless Boats It’s not a matter of if AI-driven, autonomous technology will make it to the recreational marine scene. It’s a matter of when. By Captain Bill Pike Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Shoulders of Giants By Chris Dixon Jun 27, 2024 19:40 Ricky Scarborough builds boats from fiberglass and epoxy, but his secret ingredients are family and community. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forever Underway By Norris Comer Jun 24, 2024 10:26 Legacy stitch-and-glue artist Sam Devlin is still building boats at 70 and shows little sign of slowing down. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rumrunners By Caryn B. Davis Jun 13, 2024 10:22 Prohibition fueled an illicit calling for many fishermen, boatbuilders and seafarers, who profited by transporting barrels of spirits. But danger was always present. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem To Stern: A Childhood Remembered By Michael Rybovich Jun 12, 2024 12:46 Stem To Stern: A Childhood Remembered By Michael Rybovich Michael Rybovich pulls back the counterfeit glitz of Palm Beach County in an ode to its glory days. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Angle: Our Video Game Reality By Bill Prince Jun 3, 2024 5:34 Remember the good ol’ days before helms turned into Playstations? Bill Prince does. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional Trade By Carly Sisson May 31, 2024 12:00 Sought out the world over for their skill and workmanship, these Antiguan varnishers found a home (and plenty of work) in the sailing capital of Newport, Rhode Island. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life Aboard: Priorities By Bob Arrington May 28, 2024 5:57 Life Aboard: Priorities When it comes to boat ownership, either use it or lose it. By Bob Arrington Bob Arrington gives us two choices: Use your boat or get rid of it. Here’s why. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By Way Of Greenland By Nakomis Nelson May 15, 2024 14:56 A 4,200-nautical-mile voyage with an Elling E6 follows the path of the Vikings to the whimsical Faroe Islands. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Classic Memories by Capt. Bill Pike May 10, 2024 13:31 Forest E. Johnson built thousands of still-popular classic wooden powerboats, many emblazoned “Prowler.” Johnson’s famous marine photographer son pays tribute to his dad, his dad’s boats, and the early days of Miami boatbuilding. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Inside Angle: One Step at a Time By Bill Prince May 1, 2024 4:38 Bill Prince on what separates the true yacht designers from the “Throw Pillows.” Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life Aboard: Middle of the Channel By Bob Arrington Apr 29, 2024 5:12 Life Aboard: Middle of the Channel Recounting the joy of starting a life aboard and pondering how to live when it’s over. By Bob Arrington What’s life like after boating? Bob Arrington contemplates the unknown. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Yachts and Country By Alan Harper Apr 19, 2024 14:35 For Yachts and Country Born from humble beginnings, here’s how the “Big Three” British Builders got their start. By Alan Harper Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Deadbeats By Michael Rybovich Apr 3, 2024 9:58 Michael Rybovich offers stern advice for the deadbeats. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lost at Sea By Bob Arrington Mar 15, 2024 11:10 Lost at Sea: The Tragic Story of the ‘Empress of Ireland’ By Bob Arrington Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stem to Stern: Silver Hair and Silver Linings By Michael Rybovich Mar 11, 2024 9:25 Stem to Stern: Silver Hair and Silver Linings By Michael Rybovich Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Angle: Animal Magnetism By Bill Prince Mar 6, 2024 4:52 Inside Angle: Animal Magnetism Much like with salmon, there’s just something in our local waters that calls us home. By Bill Prince This article originally appeared in the March 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a

Life Aboard: Weather to Stay or Go By Bob Arrington Feb 29, 2024 4:55 Life Aboard: Weather to Stay or Go Inclement conditions provide lifelong lessons in communication. By Bob Arrington Bob Arrington shares how dealing with foul weather holds the keys to communication for a liveaboard couple. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Inside Angle: State of the Union By Bill Prince Feb 12, 2024 5:35 Inside Angle: State of the Union Where have the American large yacht builders gone? By Bill Prince Bill Prince contemplates why so many American large yacht builders have gone the way of the Dodo. In the February 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your

Stem to Stern: The New Stuff By Michael Rybovich Feb 8, 2024 10:43 What happens when technology takes over? Michael Rybovich envisions our dystopian future. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Handle a Fuel Spill on Your Boat Jan 30, 2024 12:14 Fuelish Behavior Gasoline and diesel are expensive and damaging to the environment and your boat, and fumes can blow you to Kingdom Come. By Mike Smith Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Outboards Took Flight Jan 26, 2024 2:39 A Flying Outboard? Yes, Really. Travel with us back in time to a day when an outboard redefined what was possible. When Outboards Took Flight As told by the Connecticut River By Daniel Harding Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waypoint: The Golden Isles of Georgia By Bob Arrington Jan 18, 2024 4:28 Waypoint: The Golden Isles of Georgia By Bob Arrington From the pristine beaches to the haunted lighthouse and a boutique shopping district, the Golden Isles of Georgia rank high atop the list of spring boating destinations. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Cooking With Gas By Kevin Koenig Jan 16, 2024 11:43 Cooking With Gas By Kevin Koenig Kevin Koenig hits the water with Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio. Deliciousness ensues. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power Trip: Mercury Racing's History and Legacy. By Eric Colby Jan 11, 2024 17:16 Power Trip For the past 50 years, Mercury Racing has given its customers everything they need to go fast reliably on the water. By Eric Colby This article originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega

Stem to Stern: Industrial Art. By Michael Rybovich Jan 11, 2024 9:57 Stem to Stern: Industrial Art Is the lost art of in-house design to blame for marinas filled with lookalikes? By Michael Rybovich Has the boating industry ended up with more duplicates than the Imperial Stormtroopers? Michael Rybovich breaks it down. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad

Sirena 48 Sea Trial and Review By Alan Harper Jan 8, 2024 5:06 Sirena 48 Sea Trial and Review By Alan Harper This article originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Angle: Wannabe Yacht Vandals Jan 8, 2024 5:37 Are superyachts the real villains? Angry activists, listen up. This article originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Boat By Any Other Name Jan 5, 2024 10:15 A Boat By Any Other Name By Mike Smith Changing a boat’s name often leaves ghosts of the old letters behind. Follow these tips to exorcise them, and avoid the wrath of King Neptune. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life In The Fast Lane Jan 4, 2024 11:37 After 40 years building some of the fastest boats on the water, Reggie Fountain is slowing down—but only just a little. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beneath the Surface Dec 15, 2023 18:15 Beneath the Surface By Captain Bill Pike A specialist in marine catastrophe, Sylvia Tervoort; is also into half marathons, art and savoring the occasional Chicken McNugget. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Untold Story of the ICW Dec 7, 2023 13:20 The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway keeps boats safe from the open ocean, provides great cruising, and has played a role in American history for more than 200 years. By Mike Smith This article originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choice

Lost in the Stream Dec 1, 2023 17:59 1998 is a year that Johnny Savage will never forget. The book that this Virginia local and long-time offshore fisherman authored, Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fisherman Lost at Sea, covers his experience surviving the aftermath of one of the earliest documented rogue waves in history. Here is the story, as told by Savage, of how he and his captain, Eric Bingham, staged in Key We

Stem to Stern: Everyone Gets a Trophy Nov 17, 2023 8:57 Have you been finding it impossible to have quality work done on your house, car—or boat? Michael Rybovich lays at least part of the blame on all the trophies. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Relief Mission to Haiti Nov 17, 2023 4:32 Capt. Tommy McCoy recounts the story of taking a group of missionaries and $10,000 worth of provisions on a 65 Hatteras from St. Thomas to Haiti on a relief mission after the epic 2010 earthquake that devastated the country. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heroism in the Blizzard of 1978 Nov 16, 2023 14:53 Michael Tougias’ epic and tragic tale of one of the most ferocious blizzards to ever strike the East Coast and a final mission for the crew of the "Can Do". Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Coast Guard Heroes of The Finest Hours Sep 22, 2023 17:04 A deepdive into the facts about what really happened on the harrowing night that produced the most daring rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history, as told by one of the authors of the book that spawned the Hollywood film The Finest Hours. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Outboard Helped Win World War II By Carly Sisson Sep 1, 2023 12:34 Fueled by patriotism, there was a time when outboard manufacturers worked toward a common mission: leading the Allies to victory against the Nazis, one river at a time. By Carly Sisson Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Into the Storm by Tristram Korten’ Aug 30, 2023 44:51 Two ships sank after Hurricane Joaquin hit the Caribbean in 2015. Only one was saved. This is their harrowing story. Excerpted from the book “Into the Storm” by Tristram Korten. Copyright 2018 by Tristram Korten. Reprinted with permission from Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Mo

Saltwater Cowboy Aug 22, 2023 12:06 Saltwater Cowboy A former marijuana smuggler recounts a life on the edge. By Tim McBride Excerpted from Saltwater Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of a Marijuana Empire by Tim McBride with Ralph Berrier, Jr. Copyright © 2015 by the author and reprinted by permission of St. Martin’s Publishing Group. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our

How to Make Your Boat's Engine Last Forever Aug 21, 2023 11:12 How to Make Your Boat's Engine Last Forever By Captain Richard Thiel Can you keep your engine running forever? Capt. Richard Thiel thinks so. By diligently following an aggressive maintenance program, you can keep her purring smoothly, avoid midseason calamity, and stave off the need to repower—if you go about it the right way. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at

Camel Finds Water by Jon Coen Aug 17, 2023 8:05 Filmmaker Trevor Gordon restored an old Paragon Nokaio that washed up on a beach, and now cruises it to remote surfing destinations. Watch Travor's film "Camel Finds Water" on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/trevorgordon/camel Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Inside Lake X, Mercury's Top-Secret Test Facility Aug 16, 2023 8:34 In 2004, Mercury shuttered its top-secret test facility. In 2017 the company reopened Lake X and offered a glimpse at how far outboard technology has come. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Boy and a Boat Aug 4, 2023 20:48 In 1957, an ambitious teenager set out on a 1,500-mile journey from New York to Miami aboard a 13-foot Speedliner. His life would never be the same. Written by Tom Ireland Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Horizon PC68 Yacht Review Aug 3, 2023 5:03 The Horizon PC68 makes a case for being the quintessential island boat. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fathers, Sons and the Weight of Legacy Jul 12, 2023 13:45 From an Austro-Hungary immigrant to the invention of the sportsfisher, the Rybovichs are a true boating dynasty. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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