April 2017 Newsletter
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2017
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Taiwan Has Ruined Me
I travel to many parts of the world for my work, domestically as well...
An Introduction into the World of Marine Inspections
An Introduction to the World of Marine Inspections
By Katie D’Antonio
All photos by Steve D'Antonio The seatrial afforded those aboard a reoccurring set of spectacular vistas.
As...
Editorial: Voided Warranties – Feature: The Many Weaknesses of Raw-Water Check Valves
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"That'll Void your Warranty" It’s something I hear often, often from engine and equipment dealers, and even some manufacturers, “If you do that,...
Engine Room Ventilation – Editorial: Carcasses and Wishy-Washy Quote-Filled Articles
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Carcasses and Wishy-Washy Quote-Filled Articles I’ve been a technical journalist in the marine industry for almost 30-years, and I’ll readily admit that good...
Photo Essay: The Value of Backup Power
Text and Photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2014 SDMC Inc. An event that occurred a few days ago reminded me of the importance of a...
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...
January 2020 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: The Importance of AC Safety Grounds
Most folks, even those with little or no...
December 2023 Newsletter – Leakage Current
Photo Essay: Leakage Current
It’s an insidious, and frequently misunderstood, phenomenon; AC power leaking into water, creating an electric field around the vessel. Under the...
Photo Essay – August 2015
Overboard Discharge Manifolds
Boat builders are forever looking for ways to drill fewer holes in boats, sometimes to a fault. Toward this end sea chests,...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
After receiving the following letter from a consulting client a discussion on the subject of CO poisoning seemed in order. Steve, After recalling reading something on...








