January 2018 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Shore Power Plugs and Fire Prevention
Statistically, more boat and marina fires occur as...
June 2017 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Battery Lugs
Reliably connecting batteries to their associated cables sounds easy. In practice, however, it can be fraught...
August 2021 Newsletter “Full Throttle vs. Full Load”
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Photo Essay: Full Throttle vs. Full Load
Sea trials are an opportunity to identify problems...
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...
March 2018 Newsletter
Due to Steve’s travel schedule, the Photo Essay will be a month off. Please look for its return in April.
Ask Steve
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May 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Chafe
It’s the bane of every seagoing vessel, taking its toll on everything from dock lines and wiring to sails and hoses. Every...
June 2016 Newsletter
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Ask Steve: June 2016
Steve, Thanks for the fire extinguisher comments. Safety is a passion of mine and 18 months...
December 2019 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Refrigeration Maintenance
While it’s all too easy to take it for granted, I never cease...
October 2016 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: (Too Many) Bilge Pump Installation Flaws On their own, common submersible electric bilge pumps have proven, for the...
December 2024 Newsletter – Fixed Fire Extinguisher Manual Discharge
Photo Essay: Fixed Fire Extinguisher Manual Discharge
Fixed engine room firefighting systems are an invaluable safety option for virtually every inboard powered vessel. These familiar...







