July 2016 Newsletter
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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...
November 2023 Newsletter – Through Deck Fasteners
Photo Essay: Through Deck Fittings
Properly securing deck hardware can present a variety of challenges. Cored composite decks represent perhaps the greatest challenge; the core...
January 2021 Newsletter “Fixed Fire Extinguisher Detail”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Fixed Fire Extinguisher Detail
Fixed fire extinguishers perform, or are ready to perform, an...
A Tale of Two Messages
Text and Photos By Steve D'Antonio Copyright June 2014
From the Editor
Earlier this month I shared with subscribers my decision to resign my position as Technical Editor...
July 2022 Newsletter “Closed Cooling System Hose Failure”
Photo Essay: Closed Cooling System Hose Failure
While both must be reliable and robust, hoses used for conveying coolant (often incorrectly referred to as anti-freeze)...
April 2023 Newsletter: Fuel Filter “Seaweed”
Photo Essay: Fuel Filter "Seaweed"
Primary fuel filters are the first line of defense against a range of contaminants including sediment, asphaltene, and water. Most...
April 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Below the Waterline Welded Stainless Steel; Does it Make Sense?
I’ve written about stainless steel; its strengths and weaknesses, on many occasions, in the...
October 2025 Newsletter – Exhaust Injection Angle
Photo Essay: Exhaust Injection Angle
Water-cooled, often referred to as “wet” exhaust systems, enable otherwise extremely hot gasses to be safely conveyed through a vessel,...
Ask Steve – February 2015
Hey Steve I hope all is well and you had a great Christmas and new year. I just had a quick question. What is your...
March 2016 Newsletter
Photo Essay
Life Cell, a Better Ditch Kit
Ditch bags are an invaluable accessory no blue water passagemaking vessel should be without. They are also nothing...







