Ask Steve
Copyright © 2014 SDMC Inc. Steve, I have read your articles in Cruising World for years and have found them very informative. Recently I notice that the...
October 2019 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Emergency Tiller Use
During a recent vessel inspection, I asked the owner of the vessel if he’d ever tested the emergency manual tiller,...
January 2017 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Boiling Water with Batteries A few years ago the thought of boiling water using battery power would have...
Ask Steve – January 2014
Hello Steve, We are in the planning stages for our next sail boat. It will be a new off-shore mono haul, 54-60 LOA (Oyster /...
July 2024 Newsletter – Through Hull Durability
Photo Essay: Through Hull Durability
I vividly recall working at a yacht club on Long Island, when a vicious nor’easter slammed into the region. Several...
August 2019 Newsletter
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Hello Steve, During the last haul out period, we dealt with a number of issues...
May 2020 Newsletter
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From the Masthead
Ever the optimist, I believe if Covid 19 isn’t yet in our wake,...
February 2022 Newsletter “Cord-Grips”
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Photo Essay: Cord-Grips
Electrical issues represent by far the most common problem faced by vessel operators. ...
Ask Steve – November 2015
Please note, our first two questions are in regard to a previous Photo Essay. Steve,
I agree with your advice for grounding electronic equipment, but no...
Ask Steve – March 2015
Hello Steve, Long-time fan, first time asking. I need to replace the clear fuel level indication hoses (sight gauges) on my 350 gallon diesel fuel...



