Securing Your Boat to a Dock, with a Homage to Cleats
From the Editor
Australia is a huge country, the sixth largest by land mass, after the US and Brazil, yet, it's very sparsely populated, fifty-second,...
February 2024 Newsletter – Stainless Washer in Current Path
Photo Essay: Stainless Washer in Current Path
This is a phenomenon I encounter often, and while it’s anecdotal, occurrences seem to be on the rise. ...
The Perils of Chronic Under-Loading
From the Editor Every time a tragedy of this sort befalls boat owners and the marine industry, I feel compelled to write about it in...
Feature Article: Boat Show Wisdom – Editorial: The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel...
From the Masthead
The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel Filter Debate If you want to start a debate, or an argument, on the dock, bring...
May 2025 Newsletter – Lifeline Corrosion
Photo Essay: Lifeline Corrosion
While plastic coated wire lifelines are a ubiquitous aspect of small boat safety, they aren’t without their shortcomings. Long ago, while...
July 2017 Newsletter
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
Photo Essay: Direct-Bearing Terminals
Shipboard electrical connections face a host of challenges, vibration, stress, extremes of temperature, and humidity or...
Shaft Bearing Etiquette
Story and photos by Steve D’Antonio Shaft bearings play a vital role, however, the nuances of their selection, operation and maintenance are often overlooked.
Over the last...
Editorial: Seamanship Anyone? – Feature: Synthetic Oil; Is it Right for your Engine?
From the Masthead
Seamanship Anyone? While I concentrate on vessel construction and systems, i.e., gensets, engines, electrical, steering, and propulsion systems, I’m a firm believer in...
Keeping Your Bilge Dry with Dripless Stuffing Boxes
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2017
From the Masthead
There are very few quotes that truly epitomize the attraction I have for boats, and the sea. ...
Safe Shore Power and Electrocution Prevention
Safe Shore Power and Electrocution Prevention By Steve D’Antonio
Photos by Steve D'Antonio The serene water and inviting shore may look like an inviting location for a refreshing swim,...









