Marine Systems Excellence Ezine
September 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Means of Reboarding “If you fall overboard, there’s no way to re-board the vessel without assistance”. I uttered those words just last week,...
50 vs. 60 Hz; Understanding the difference from a boat buying and ownership perspective
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead A few months ago I found myself working on a project in La...
August 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Core Closeout It’s a subject that comes up time and time again when I’m working with boat builders and boat yards, core close...
Unraveling the Corrosion Mystery
From the Masthead Just as I began to write this column I received an email from a colleague, he manages the physical plant for a...
July 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Bonding Systems Part II; Maintenance In last month’s Photo Essay I reviewed the subject of unnecessary bonding. This month I’ll cover bonding system...
A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part II
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead: Simplicity vs. Reality Not long ago I met with a potential client who...
June 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Bonding Raw Water Plumbing; Is it Necessary? A few weeks ago a client shared with me some observations made by a surveyor, one...
A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part I
From the Masthead It’s no understatement to say access to critical machinery, engineering and bilge areas is vitally important. It’s a subject on which virtually...
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...
Raw Water Pump Service
From the Masthead It’s Just Lunch Not long ago I was involved in a pre-purchase inspection aboard a 70 foot vessel. As is often the case,...
