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Power and Motoryacht PodcastA Salty Life: Cruising Expert Bob ArringtonLongtime Power and Motoryacht columnist and lifelong boater Bob Arrington sits down with Dan in his home port to discuss the story behind his stories and how boating has shaped his life.
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2025-10-1542 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastSeakeeper's Quest to End Rock and Roll for GoodIn this episode of the Power & Motoryacht podcast, Dan sits down with Seakeeper CEO Andrew Sempervivo to discuss everything from the company’s humble beginnings to the future of the Ride system—and even Dan’s personal experience with the system now installed on his 28 Bertram.
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2025-07-0947 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastAcross The U.S.A... By BoatKathy Robbins' Amazing 1968 Cross Country Odyssey Back in 1968, Kathy Robbins and her husband were commissioned by Evinrude to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, never-been-done adventure. They'd be taking a small, open-hulled Glasstron boat from Juneau, Alaska clear across the continental United States. Was such a journey even possible? Find out on the Power & Motoryacht podcast. This episode is sponsored by ImtraLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter ...
2025-02-2150 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastShipwrecked in the South AtlanticThis episode is sponsored by Volvo Penta.Matt Lewis was an ambitious 23-year-old fisheries biologist when he set foot aboard the 144-foot Sudur Havid, an aging longline trawler casting off for South Atlantic and Antarctic waters in search of Patagonian toothfish–or “Chilean sea bass,” as it’s better known on your dinner plate. A quick–and underrated–bilge-pump replacement, along with a short but dire series of events led to the boat’s sinking. Of all the 38 crew aboard, Lewis was, as his book’s title suggests, the last man off, and one of 21 survivors. In this episode of...
2024-10-111h 11
Power and Motoryacht PodcastNaval Architect Discusses Bayesian Yacht SinkingSponsored by Volvo PentaThe sinking of the 160-foot Perini Navi Bayesian has taken the world by storm and that makes sense, the story seems to have it all: Tragedy, a superyacht, a billionaire, a freak weather event, conspiracy theories, intrigue. What stood out to us as we read the reporting on this yacht sinking was just how many apparent falsehoods were being reported and how misunderstood the yacht industry is. While there is still so much unknown about the Bayesian sinking we knew that some of these falsehoods needed to be addressed, which brings us to...
2024-08-2834 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastHow To (And Why To) Restore a Boat With Your KidSponsored by ImtraWhen Power & Motoryacht’s Senior Editor Chris Dixon embarked on restoring a classic McKee Craft skiff with his son, the two set sail into uncharted territory. In this episode of the Power & Motoryacht podcast, Chris unwinds the pitfalls, joys and lessons he and his son learned during the process and offers a bit of wisdom to those thinking of launching into a restoration of their own.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter ...
2024-08-1638 min
Best Stories in BoatingDay of the IguanaBy Captain Bill PikeJust 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-1306 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastWhale Sinks BoatWhen he left with his good buddy Greg Paquette for a morning chasing stripers off the New Hampshire coast, Ryland Kenney had no idea that the Parker 21 they fished from was doomed. Nor, he reckons, did the feeding whale that inadvertently sunk their boat. On the Power & Motoryacht podcast, Senior Editor Chris Dixon takes a deep dive with Kenney to find out who he is, what went wrong, and what went right on a fateful, and viral New England morning.This episode is sponsored by Volvo Penta.Enjoy peace of mind with Volvo Penta's Assisted...
2024-08-0150 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastSuddenly Sinking in the Gulf StreamManaging Editor of our sister publication, Sail magazine, Lydia Mullen entered her first Newport to Bermuda race to report on the event and bolster her offshore-racing resume. She quickly went from reporting on a story to being IN the story when the boat she was on collided with submerged debris and began sinking. And that’s just where her epic tale begins. Join Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding as he learns about her harrowing experience and the lessons all boaters can learn from.This episode is sponsored by Volvo Penta.Enjoy peace of mind with Volvo Penta's As...
2024-07-1753 min
Best Stories in BoatingOn His Terms By Daniel Harding Jr.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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-1610 min
Best Stories in BoatingA Queen’s Ransom By Capt. Bill PikeYacht Rescue in PanamaDuring 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-1513 min
Best Stories in BoatingPirate of the Caribbean By Capt. Bill PikePirate of the CaribbeanThe world in which Captain Max Hardberger operates is a tough, gritty place, full of danger and opportunity.By Captain Bill PikeLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-1213 min
Best Stories in BoatingThe Dawn of Driverless Boats By Capt. Bill PikeSpecial Report: The Dawn of Driverless BoatsIt’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 PikeLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-0931 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastSteve Potts, founder of Scout BoatsFrom near destruction by an infamous Carolina hurricane to a trajectory that’s led to the the biggest outboard powered yacht ever built, Steve Potts has followed a fascinating and sometimes harrowing path. Join Power & Motoryacht Senior Editor Chris Dixon for a deep dive into the life and times of a revered southern builder.This episode is sponsored by Volvo Penta.Enjoy peace of mind with Volvo Penta's Assisted Docking systemDock your boat easily with the Volvo Penta Assisted Docking system, the next generation of marine automation. It simplifies docking by counteracting th...
2024-07-031h 44
Best Stories in BoatingOn the Shoulders of Giants By Chris DixonRicky Scarborough builds boats from fiberglass and epoxy, but his secret ingredients are family and community.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-2719 min
Best Stories in BoatingForever Underway By Norris ComerLegacy stitch-and-glue artist Sam Devlin is still building boats at 70 and shows little sign of slowing down.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-2410 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastThe Stories Behind the Best Stories in Boating: Aug/Sept IssueDan and Chris do a deep dive into our exciting August/September issue. From the history of Ft. Lauderdale and a behind-the-scenes tour of Formula Boats to the powerful telling of a friend's passing by Michael Rybovich, you won't want to miss the stories behind our stories.This Episode is Sponsored by ImtraLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-1927 min
Best Stories in BoatingThe Rumrunners By Caryn B. DavisProhibition 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-1310 min
Best Stories in BoatingStem To Stern: A Childhood Remembered By Michael RybovichStem To Stern: A Childhood Remembered By Michael RybovichMichael Rybovich pulls back the counterfeit glitz of Palm Beach County in an ode to its glory days.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-1212 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastUnknown History of the River City[Sponsored] Contributing Editor Simon Murray goes back–way back–into the unknown history of Ft. Lauderdale long before it was the yachting hub we know today. Think you know about Ft. Lauderdale? Think again.Sponsored by Visit LauderdaleLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-0528 min
Best Stories in BoatingInside Angle: Our Video Game Reality By Bill PrinceRemember the good ol’ days before helms turned into Playstations? Bill Prince does.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-0305 min
Best Stories in BoatingTraditional Trade By Carly SissonSought 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-3112 min
Best Stories in BoatingLife Aboard: Priorities By Bob ArringtonLife Aboard: PrioritiesWhen it comes to boat ownership, either use it or lose it.By Bob ArringtonBob Arrington gives us two choices: Use your boat or get rid of it. Here’s why. Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-2805 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastYou were arrested for BUI. Now what?Sponsored by ImtraA third of all boating accidents are alcohol related and alcohol is the leading cause of fatalities on the water, yet little is known about the repercussions of a BUI charge. Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding talks with Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer Brett Metcalf about what happens as a result of a BUI. Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-2226 min
Best Stories in BoatingBy Way Of Greenland By Nakomis NelsonA 4,200-nautical-mile voyage with an Elling E6 follows the path of the Vikings to the whimsical Faroe Islands.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-1514 min
Best Stories in BoatingClassic Memories by Capt. Bill PikeForest 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-1013 min
Best Stories in BoatingInside Angle: One Step at a Time By Bill PrinceBill Prince on what separates the true yacht designers from the “Throw Pillows.”Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-0104 min
Best Stories in BoatingLife Aboard: Middle of the Channel By Bob ArringtonLife Aboard: Middle of the ChannelRecounting the joy of starting a life aboard and pondering how to live when it’s over.By Bob ArringtonWhat’s life like after boating? Bob Arrington contemplates the unknown. Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-2905 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastGetting Loopy with the BoomershinesSponsored by NordhavnVenturing the Great Loop as a family creates an everlasting bond dry land never could. It was a journey filled with teamwork, home schooling, and helping hands along the way. We talk to the intrepid boaters for the inside scoop on their adventure.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-2440 min
Best Stories in BoatingFor Yachts and Country By Alan HarperFor Yachts and CountryBorn from humble beginnings, here’s how the “Big Three” British Builders got their start.By Alan HarperLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-1914 min
Best Stories in BoatingStem to Stern: Deadbeats By Michael RybovichMichael Rybovich offers stern advice for the deadbeats.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-0309 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastGetting Your Captain’s LicenseOn this episode of the Power & Motoryacht Podcast, Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Ross Mery, owner of RCM Maritime School in Charleston, South Carolina. Chris took the coursework for his OUPV/6Pack Captain’s license with RCM, and learned far more than he expected in the process. Tune in for our chat with Ross, and learn why, even if you’re not going to use it commercially, earning your own captain’s license might still be the right thing to do.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/su...
2024-03-2754 min
Best Stories in BoatingLost at Sea By Bob ArringtonLost at Sea: The Tragic Story of the ‘Empress of Ireland’By Bob ArringtonLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-1511 min
Best Stories in BoatingStem to Stern: Silver Hair and Silver Linings By Michael RybovichStem to Stern: Silver Hair and Silver LiningsBy Michael RybovichLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-1109 min
Best Stories in BoatingInside Angle: Animal Magnetism By Bill PrinceInside Angle: Animal Magnetism Much like with salmon, there’s just something in our local waters that calls us home. By Bill PrinceThis article originally appeared in the March 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0604 min
Best Stories in BoatingLife Aboard: Weather to Stay or Go By Bob ArringtonLife Aboard: Weather to Stay or GoInclement conditions provide lifelong lessons in communication.By Bob ArringtonBob Arrington shares how dealing with foul weather holds the keys to communication for a liveaboard couple. Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-2904 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastDoug Brunt InterviewThe Most Famous Inventor You Never Heard OfWe sit down with best-selling author Doug Brunt and discuss his fascinating new book about the life and legacy of Rudolph Diesel, the inventor of the engine that bears his name. Learn more about the man that time forgot.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-2842 min
Best Stories in BoatingInside Angle: State of the Union By Bill PrinceInside Angle: State of the UnionWhere have the American large yacht builders gone?By Bill PrinceBill 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-1205 min
Best Stories in BoatingStem to Stern: The New Stuff By Michael RybovichWhat happens when technology takes over? Michael Rybovich envisions our dystopian future.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-0810 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastThor: A Vessel of HopeDanish fishing boat becomes a vessel of hope at the Florida Holocaust Museum.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-0722 min
Best Stories in BoatingHow to Handle a Fuel Spill on Your BoatFuelish BehaviorGasoline and diesel are expensive and damaging to the environment and your boat, and fumes can blow you to Kingdom Come. By Mike SmithLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-3012 min
Best Stories in BoatingWhen Outboards Took FlightA Flying Outboard? Yes, Really. Travel with us back in time to a day when an outboard redefined what was possible.When Outboards Took FlightAs told by the Connecticut RiverBy Daniel HardingLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-2602 min
Best Stories in BoatingWaypoint: The Golden Isles of Georgia By Bob ArringtonWaypoint: The Golden Isles of GeorgiaBy Bob ArringtonFrom 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1804 min
Best Stories in BoatingCooking With Gas By Kevin KoenigCooking With GasBy Kevin KoenigKevin Koenig hits the water with Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio. Deliciousness ensues.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1611 min
Best Stories in BoatingPower Trip: Mercury Racing's History and Legacy. By Eric ColbyPower TripFor the past 50 years, Mercury Racing has given its customers everything they need to go fast reliably on the water.By Eric ColbyThis article originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1117 min
Best Stories in BoatingStem to Stern: Industrial Art. By Michael RybovichStem to Stern: Industrial ArtIs the lost art of in-house design to blame for marinas filled with lookalikes? By Michael RybovichHas the boating industry ended up with more duplicates than the Imperial Stormtroopers? Michael Rybovich breaks it down. Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1109 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastTalking Wooden Boats with Fitzke BoatworksKevin Fitzke’s obsession with the 1920s makes for a modern twist on the Gentleman racer.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1042 min
Best Stories in BoatingSirena 48 Sea Trial and ReviewSirena 48 Sea Trial and ReviewBy Alan Harper This article originally appeared in the January 2024 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-0805 min
Best Stories in BoatingInside Angle: Wannabe Yacht VandalsAre 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-0805 min
Best Stories in BoatingA Boat By Any Other NameA Boat By Any Other NameBy Mike SmithChanging 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-0510 min
Best Stories in BoatingLife In The Fast LaneAfter 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/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-0411 min
Best Stories in BoatingBeneath the SurfaceBeneath the SurfaceBy Captain Bill PikeA specialist in marine catastrophe, Sylvia Tervoort; is also into half marathons, art and savoring the occasional Chicken McNugget.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-1518 min
Best Stories in BoatingThe Untold Story of the ICWThe 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 SmithThis article originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-0713 min
Best Stories in BoatingLost in the Stream1998 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 West and set out for Cancun aboard the 58-foot Jim Smith sportfisher Anhinga, unaware they were about to miraculously overcome the unthinkable.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag...
2023-12-0117 min
Best Stories in BoatingStem to Stern: Everyone Gets a TrophyHave 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/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-1708 min
Best Stories in BoatingA Relief Mission to HaitiCapt. 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/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-1704 min
Best Stories in BoatingHeroism in the Blizzard of 1978Michael 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/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-1614 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastCourser Racing“The military was my whole life.” When Combat Divers and Special Operations Veterans Blake Sufferling and Peter Glaeser transitioned out of long and intense active-duty careers that regularly saw deployments to spots from Ramadi to Mosul and Kabul, they needed a new mission. So why in the world would they choose to row across two oceans? “It started out with a couple of guys wanting to do something epic and it turned into a mission to give back, and give back to other veterans,” said Glaeser. “And frankly what we have I think is unique compared to any other veterans t...
2023-11-1558 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastCaptain RetrieverOn this episode of the Power & Motoryacht Podcast, Senior Editor Chris Dixon sits down with Jesse Hofmeister, aka “Captain Retriever”. Hofmeister, a longtime captain with TowBoatUS has gone viral with videos of his harrowing rescues of boats during fires, storms and runaway episodes. Stay safe by tuning in.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-10-1854 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastAn Uncommon Owner of Uncompromising BoatsThe Man Behind Some of the World's Most Beautiful Boats. For many, becoming the owner of a boat-building company is the culmination of a life's work. But for Radenko Milakovich, the path towards owning J Craft was as unconventional as he is. Learn how a chance encounter in Port Hercules spawned love at first sight and a whole new adventure. This episode is sponsored by Imtra (www.imtra.com).Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2023-10-0332 min
Best Stories in BoatingThe Coast Guard Heroes of The Finest HoursA 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/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2217 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastA Conversation with Boatbuilding Icon Roy MerrittPower and Motoryacht Senior Editor Chris Dixon travels down to Pompano Beach for a wide-ranging conversation with Roy Merritt on building boats, the family legacy of a hundred-year-old business and a just a few famous clients.This episode is sponsored by Imtra (www.imtra.com).Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-1942 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastLive Like Jimmy BuffettEditor-in-Chief Dan Harding flips the mic on Senior Editor Chris Dixon who recounts his unorthodox path to working with Jimmy Buffett and the lasting legacy his friend leaves behind.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletterThis episode is sponsored by Imtra (www.imtra.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-0745 min
Best Stories in BoatingHow the Outboard Helped Win World War II By Carly SissonFueled 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 SissonLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-0112 min
Best Stories in BoatingInto the Storm by Tristram Korten’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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-3044 min
Best Stories in BoatingSaltwater CowboySaltwater CowboyA former marijuana smuggler recounts a life on the edge.By Tim McBrideExcerpted 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-2212 min
Best Stories in BoatingHow to Make Your Boat's Engine Last ForeverHow to Make Your Boat's Engine Last ForeverBy Captain Richard ThielCan 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
2023-08-2111 min
Best Stories in BoatingCamel Finds Water by Jon CoenFilmmaker 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/camelLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-1708 min
Best Stories in BoatingInside Lake X, Mercury's Top-Secret Test FacilityIn 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.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-1608 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastEscaping the Flames of MauiCaptain Chrissy Lovitt, a local and seasoned mariner out of Lahaina Harbor, and her story of how she saved two 5- and 6-year-old children has spread all across the news. However, in this podcast, we wanted to go deeper and really understand what happened at the harbor and the rest of the town that day. This way, we can truly grasp an idea of what Lahaina is going through and how they are picking up the pieces today. Captain Chrissy herself is a significant part of the healing process. Not only is she housing several victims of the fire...
2023-08-1546 min
Best Stories in BoatingA Boy and a BoatIn 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 IrelandLearn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0420 min
Best Stories in BoatingHorizon PC68 Yacht ReviewThe Horizon PC68 makes a case for being the quintessential island boat.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-0305 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastRogue Wave Survival StoryIn 1998, while out on a 56-foot Jim Smith sportfisherman called the Aningha, Johnny Savage and his Capt. Eric Bingham faced a massive rogue wave on the Gulf Stream that wrecked their ship and left them floating alone with nothing but ocean in any direction. This is the story of what might be only the second rogue wave ever documented and how two men fought to survive its aftermath.Johnny Savage's book "Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fishermen Lost at Sea" is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/43OwhxVLearn more at...
2023-08-011h 19
Power and Motoryacht PodcastWhat will boating be like in 20 years?This episode is sponsored by Imtra (www.imtra.com).The last decade has ushered in countless innovations and trends that have changed our pastime as we know it. Dan sits down with one of boating's biggest pioneers, President of Volvo Penta Marine Johan Inden. They discuss everything from hybrid propulsion to swimming manta ray-shaped robots that will swim up and charge your boat using underwater current and so much more.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter
2023-07-1735 min
Best Stories in BoatingThe InnovatorsDan Harding reads his feature "The Innovators" from the August 2023 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine. Volvo Penta offers a look at their hybrid propulsion system and a culture capable of changing boating.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-2609 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastFreeman BoatworksAt Freeman Boatworks, marketing director Scott Cothran spins yarns to Chris Dixon on building for Jimmy Buffett, a new 28-footer and how internet trolling led to a dream job.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-3130 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastConversation with Michael RybovichSitting in his Florida boatyard we discuss how the Rybovich family business got started with a humble Austro-Hungary immigrant and grew to become one of the most coveted names in sportfishermen. So much has been written about the Rybovich family and their boats over the years, which made my recent trip to the Rybovich yard for a feature story that much more daunting. As a writer I love the challenge of profiling someone who’s been written about before. Maybe it’s a competition thing, or maybe it's the challenge of finding a new angle or the thril...
2023-05-161h 11
Power and Motoryacht PodcastAccidental Boatyard ManagerDan decides to mix things up this year and recruit some help with spring boat chores. On the day in question, he ended up with more than he bargained for: 5 employees between the ages of 10 and 16. As expected, calamity ensues, and lessons were learned.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-0209 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastFilming the Biggest Waves in the World—From a BoatWhen it comes to chasing the hundred-foot wave, no one stands taller than Rob Brown. Head out to Cortes Bank with Chris Dixon to meet the photographer who pioneered shooting world records during crazy missions aboard his boats. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-121h 06
Power and Motoryacht PodcastThe Metan EffectDan sits down with boat restoring tour de force Mike Borrelli, owner of Metan Marine, at his Massachusetts facility. Borrelli sounds off on his wide-spanning career, building a boat for Jimmy Fallon and his advice for those considering a boat refit or restoration of their own.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-301h 35
Power and Motoryacht PodcastA Fishing LifeEditor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down with his friend and mentor, Bill Sisson, to talk about his new book, Seasons of the Striper, and his life-long pursuit of trying to balance a career in magazine making with his passion for chasing bass. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-1450 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastCapt. Jeff and the Argo AppJeff Foulk developed Argo in 2018, a clever little app that crosses the use of navigational guidance with social networking for boater safety. But it never really garnished much attention until five years later, when his daughter Megan turned to TikTok. Now it’s about the most in-demand boating app there is. This is their story. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-2832 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastExtreme AdventureIn December 2022 a team from Passagemaker, Soundings and Power & Motoryacht had a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. We dove into the factory where Leopard builds its catamarans, tested their boats along this “Cape of Storms,” and experienced the wildlife—and wild weather at the southern end of the world, firsthand. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-3130 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastLove and Boating- 1967 Huckins Linwood Refit JourneyHusband and wife, Keith and Kerry Johnson, spent two years refitting a Huckins classic yacht called the Miramar, in a race to launch by Valentine’s Day.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-1838 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastConversation with a Coast Guard Rescue SwimmerAfter a long, wild ride, U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Shannon Scaff relives a storied career, plots his next mission and shares his watery wisdom.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-171h 54
Power and Motoryacht PodcastHell and High WaterThis is a story about a son's love for his father. It's also a story about friendship, comradery and putting your life on the line to save others. This inspiring story proves, once again, why boaters are the best. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-0236 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastPart II: An Improbable Trip Around the WorldIn part two of our premiere audio doc, Roger Moore is more than half a decade into an around-the-world voyage when he and his wife seek refuge and adventure in Saudi Arabia–and boy do they find it.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-0546 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastEmergency Pod: A Whale of a Problem for BoatersIn the hopes of saving a declining population of North Atlantic Right whales, NOAA aims to institute a 10-knot speed limit along much of the Atlantic coast. We cut through the clutter and get to the heart of this matter with this emergency podcast with Viking Director of Government Affairs and Sustainability John DePersenaire.You can read the full proposal from NOAA here: https://www.regulations.gov/document/NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022-0005Please let your voice be heard and comment here: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NOAA-NMFS-2022-0022-0005Open Letter to NOAA,
2022-09-3033 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastPMY's Premiere Audio Doc: 13 Years Around the WorldDos Equis be damned, Roger Moore may just be the world's most interesting man. Learn about the Nautical Ventures founder's improbable, 13-year-journey around the world. Warning: This may inspire you to do something crazy.Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-271h 06
Power and Motoryacht Podcast11-Year-Old Struck by Lightning on a BoatIt’s any parent’s worst nightmare. Derek Stock, a prudent boater out of Tampa, was enjoying a fun-filled day on the water with his wife and two of his children when disaster struck. Just 100 feet from the boat ramp his 11-year-old son was struck by lightning. Thanks to life-saving CPR training, he was able to save his son. His mission now is to help other boaters avoid tragedy.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more...
2022-08-0935 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastThe Most Dangerous Thing at SeaEditors from Power & Motoryacht, Soundings and Passagemaker sit down in the salon of a Swift Trawler 48 with professional delivery captain Jim Marshall. A treasure trove of knowledge and sea stories, you won't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0427 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastA Chat with The Qualified CaptainSit down with Instagram’s most notorious boating influencer and you’ll quickly see that The Qualified Captain is not all about poking fun at boating snafus, it’s also about educating people so they don’t make the same mistakes.Learn more at pmymag.comSubscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribeSubscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-1832 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastNew Boats Unveiled at Ft. Lauderdale Boat ShowEach year, boat manufacturers of all walks come to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show with their latest and greatest vessels. Power & Motoryacht editors Daniel Harding and Charlie Levine attended the show to get a first-hand glimpse of these new boats that range from large yachts to center consoles. Listen in as the editors discuss the overall theme of the show and dig in on some of their favorite new models from the boating world’s top builders. Make sure to visit PMYmag.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
2021-11-0423 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastRemembering Tom Fexas and His Mark on Our MagazineLegendary designer and Power and Motoryacht columnist Tom Fexas left an indelible impression that influences our writing style today. Capt. Bill Pike and Dan remember Fexas and revisit one of his most endearing columns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2919 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastJordan, Brady and McGregor Take to BoatingTom Brady, Michael Jordan and Conor McGregor have risen to incredible heights in their chosen sports. Besides being ultra-competitive, gifted athletes, these three men also have a love of boating. In the latest Power and Motoryacht Podcast, editors Simon Murray and Charlie Levine talk about the boats these iconic sports stars own. You might just be surprised to learn who the big fisherman is and who just bought a boat inspired by a Lamborghini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-1635 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastHomeland Security Ride AlongFor the upcoming First Responders themed issue of Power and Motoryacht magazine, executive editor Charlie Levine spent a day with the Air and Marine Operations, a division of the Department of Homeland Security. We dive into the tactics the interdiction agents use during on-water chases, what it’s like to run around at night with no lights, and of course the boats these agents rely on to do their very important job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-3041 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastBoating Supply Chain CrisisEditor-in-Chief of Trade Only Jeff Moser rejoins the Power and Motoryacht crew to discuss the supply chain issues that are plaguing boaters, boatyards and boatbuilders alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-2521 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastBoating Legends and IconsIn this episode of the Power and Motoryacht podcast, Simon and Dan share the stories behind some of the most famous and infamous boating legends, including someone on their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-2734 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastThe Saltiest Dog of All Time?Sinbad the U.S. Coast Guard dog lives on. Simon and Historian Mike Walling discuss the legend of Sinbad, or the saltiest dog you've never heard of.
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2021-04-0628 min
Power and Motoryacht PodcastPalm Beach Boat Show BreakdownThe editors of Power & Motoryacht and Passagemaker debrief on their first major boat show in over a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-3020 min