July 2020 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Battery Box Installation Battery installations aren’t sexy; once installed years can go by without...
February 2022 Newsletter “Cord-Grips”
Text and photos © 2022 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Cord-Grips
Electrical issues represent by far the most common problem faced by vessel operators. ...
Ask Steve – September 2015
Hello Steve, I'm a long time reader, the first time was with PassageMaker about 14 years ago. I have a question, can I put...
Fuel Polishing Systems Explained
Fuel Polishing Systems Explained
By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright September 2013 Seaweed-like tendrils, similar to those shown here, are a sure sign of water contamination Among other things,...
When it comes to boats, simple is better… or is it?
When it comes to boats, simple is better … or is it?
By Bill Sisson
Photos by Steve D'Antonio It’s virtually impossible to purchase an engine today...
The Ins and Outs of Cored Composite Construction
The Ins and Outs of Cored Composite Construction
Hardware Installation
By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright July 2013 Fiberglass cored composite construction is a reliable, proven boat building technique...
January 2021 Newsletter “Wire Design”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Wire Design
It’s a question that occasionally comes up among boat buyers or forum...
Ask Steve – May 2015
The Q&A posed below is in reference to a previous post to the Marine Systems Excellence E-zine, The Good Samaritan at Sea, published April...
Primary Fuel Filters 2, 10, 30 Microns?
Hello Steve, I have a question, perhaps for your blog. I have a Sabreline 36 Sedan with twin 6LYA-STP Yanmar 370hp engines. The on engine filters are...
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...








