Marine Systems Excellence Ezine
The Ins and Outs of Engine and Shaft Alignment Part I
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...
August 2016 Newsletter
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...
Alaska Excursion Part II
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...
July 2016 Newsletter
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...
Alaskan Excursion
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...
June 2016 Newsletter
Text and photos copyright © SDMC, Inc. 2016 Ask Steve: June 2016 Steve, Thanks for the fire extinguisher comments. Safety is a passion of mine and 18 months...
“Zinc” Anode Selection and the Role Played by Galvanic Isolators
From the Masthead Last month I received an e-newsletter form BoatU.S.® entitled “Boat Fire Extinguishers: Four Myths From the BoatUS Foundation”. Some were very useful,...
May 2016 Newsletter
Text and photos copyright © SDMC, Inc. 2016 Ask Steve: May 2015 Good day Steve! I have a question that your readers and I would benefit from, your...
Crimping Etiquette
From the Editor A few months ago a client sent me an article that was published in well-known boating magazine. The article, written by a...
April 2016 Newsletter
Text and photos copyright © SDMC, Inc. 2016 Photo Essay While it may be cliché, the first words that come to mind when I see this image...
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