May 2017 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Steering Component Inspection
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2017 Steering represents one of the most important systems aboard, at least equal to propulsion, electrical and...
February 2020 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Stuffing Box Hose Clamps
Conventional stuffing boxes leak, they are supposed to, it’s how...
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...
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...
Ask Steve – December 2014
Hi Steve, I will try to be as concise as possible. I have a 1997 32' Nordic Tug, Invictus. I moor my boat year round in...
January 2023 Newsletter “Motor Mount Installation”
Photo Essay: Motor Mount Installation
Motor mounts play a vital role in the propulsion system scheme; they represent the only link between the thrust created...
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...
September 2016 Newsletter
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,...
Ask Steve
Steve, Congratulations on your latest professional move. It leaves me a bit disappointed with PassageMaker in not supporting your independent writing. I have a Holland 38...
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...




