Power and Motoryacht Podcast

Welcome to the best boating stories on the water from the editors of Power and Motoryacht magazine. Power and Motoryacht is the world’s leading boating magazine. We’re your source for honest boat tests, expert how-to advice and award-winning story telling. A true media company, our offerings include immersive video, podcasts, social media and buyer’s guides.

Episodes

Bigger Storms, Bigger Decisions

September 13, 2021 • 33 min

With storms increasing in strength and frequency, the editors discuss their storm stories and strategies.

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Jordan, Brady and McGregor Take to Boating

August 16, 2021 • 35 min

Tom 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...

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Emergency Podcast: Best Boat Finals are Underway

July 16, 2021 • 15 min

The editors jump on an emergency broadcast to discuss the hugely popular Best Boats Contest going on now on our Instagram channel. With hours left to vote, the Hinckley and Rybovich are in a neck-and-neck race to the finish. Vote now!

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Meet Carolina Boatbuilder Paul Mann

July 13, 2021 • 61 min

Paul Mann shares his knowledge on all things boatbuilding, from classic methods to hull shape to new materials. Find out what it takes to build a classic Carolina-style sportfishing boat. At just 25 years old, Paul Mann splashed his first custom sportfish, using the skills and know-how he picked up from some of the best-known Carolina boatbuilders of the day. That first boat, the Madd Hatter, was Paul’s dream boat and he fished it ...

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DEBATE: The Best Boat of All Time

July 6, 2021 • 49 min

Best Boat Bracket 2021. Friendships are tested as the editors debate which production boat stands atop all the rest. Warning: Things get heated. The contestants are: Bertram 31, Boston Whaler 13, Cape Dory 28, Donzi Sweet 16, Grand Banks 42 Europa, Hinckley Picnic Boat , Krogen 42, Midnight Lace, Nordhavn 46, Rybovich 42 Sportfish.

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Homeland Security Ride Along

June 30, 2021 • 41 min

For 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.

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Offshore Racing: A Conversation with Miss GEICO Crew Chief Gary Stray

June 25, 2021 • 42 min

The editors chat with Stray about 30-foot jumps, crashes, rebuilding the boat and what it's like working with legendary extreme sports star Travis Pastrana.

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Director's Cut: Al Grover's Full Story

June 8, 2021 • 62 min

Boaters from around the world are finding inspiration in the story of Al Grover, now 94, who was the first person to cross the Atlantic in an outboard-powered boat. We're proud to present the full story behind his epic adventure.

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Dream Boats

June 3, 2021 • 19 min

The Editors discuss what boat they would buy if given a blank check. We all have daydreams of the perfect boat. But what each editor fantasizes about buying may surprise you.

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Boating Supply Chain Crisis

May 25, 2021 • 21 min

Editor-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.

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Boat Nuts (Re)Unite

May 18, 2021 • 30 min

With the pandemic falling off into our wake, Charlie, Dan and Simon reunite for the first time in over a year to talk about boats, the summer issue and future adventures.

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Social Obligations

May 12, 2021 • 25 min

The editors discuss how social obligations often stand in the way of the perfect boating weekend.

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Boating Legends and Icons

April 27, 2021 • 34 min

In 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.

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Ernest Hemingway the Boater

April 20, 2021 • 29 min

Ernest Hemingway is perhaps the most famous boater to ever ply the seas. Editors Bill Pike and Charlie Levine discuss Hemingway’s prowess as a boat owner, author and angler. The editors share some of their personal experiences from visiting Hemingway’s home in Cuba, the Finca Vigía or “Lookout Farm,” where they got to see the Pilar with their own eyes and even sneak on board. They also talk about the new PBS documentary entitled “H...

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Uncharted Waters: Not Enough Salt

April 12, 2021 • 9 min

Capt. Bill Pike reflects on time spent with an old cuss with a particular appetite and the lessons learned from him in-between meals.

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The Saltiest Dog of All Time?

April 6, 2021 • 27 min

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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Palm Beach Boat Show Breakdown

March 30, 2021 • 20 min

The editors of Power & Motoryacht and Passagemaker debrief on their first major boat show in over a year.

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Uncharted Waters: The Golden Key

March 22, 2021 • 7 min

Yeah, it’s trite to say—but we are indeed all in this thing together. Is boating a great equalizer when it comes to keeping your sanity? Capt. Bill sounds off.

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Big Bad Boats: Rise of the Super Console

March 15, 2021 • 21 min

Dan and Charlie discuss the growing trend of outboard-powered monsters and the engines that move them.

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Uncharted Waters: Hey Siri

March 8, 2021 • 8 min

After calling technical support and receiving some bad news, Capt. Bill Pike fantasizes about a more helpful Siri. With over-the-phone customer service fading from the weekend-boating scene, what about that alluring little virtual assistant on your iPhone?

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