Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine

Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016 Photo Essay: Generator Wiring Today, generators are commonplace aboard cruising power and sailing vessels, providing near-limitless AC electricity for refrigeration,...

Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 From the Masthead Last month I solicited readers for feedback on their marine industry customer care experiences.  I received a...

Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016 Photo Essay: (Too Many) Bilge Pump Installation Flaws On their own, common submersible electric bilge pumps have proven, for the...

Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 From the Masthead A few days ago I completed an article for a boating magazine, in which I offered advice...

Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016 From the Masthead I want to hear your thoughts... Customer care, it's a subject about which every boat owner is concerned,...

Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead  Polar bear, walrus, reindeer, beluga whales, bearded seals, ivory gulls...

Photo Essay: Generator Enclosure Chafe Protection Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 When I carry out a vessel inspection, wiring security and the potential for chafe is...

Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 From the Masthead When you read this I’ll be aboard MIGRATION, a Nordhavn 68, cruising among the islands of Norway’s...

Copyright © 2016 Ask Steve: July 2016 Steve, I just bought an Ocean Alexander 42 Sedan with CAT 3208s in it.  They do not have air cleaner filters, just...

From the Masthead By now most boaters are aware of the issues presented by use of gasoline containing ethanol, which include tank and fuel system...