Risk Assessment and Vessel Preparation – Pt 2
Risk Assessment for Offshore Passagemaking - Part II Steve D'Antonio
All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Newfoundland Bound
Fair winds, clear skies, and a well-found vessel makes for picture perfect...
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...
Photo Essay: Cored Composite Construction; its Strengths and Weaknesses
Text and Photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2014 SDMC Inc. Look around any boat yard, boat show or marina and you’ll see acres of shiny...
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...
Diesel Fuel Additives – Part II
From the Editor
Last fall I walked the aisles of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show on the hunt for new and interesting products. During those...
Electrocution Prevention
Steve: I am doing a major refit of a 1986 Trawler. I've done some of the big stuff, such as a new electrical panel, all...
April 2024 Newsletter – Steering Components
Photo Essay: Steering Components
Steering falls into what I call one of the three critical systems, along with propulsion and raw water plumbing/watertight integrity. On...
Water Heater Primer
Water Heater Primer
By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright November 2013 Marine water heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes with a similar range of quality and efficiency.
"It...
Electric Shock Drowning and ELCIs Explained
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
From the Masthead
About a year ago a client of mine, I’ll call him Frank, had text exchange with...
Feature: Damper Plates – Editorial: It’s Dangerous Out There
From the Masthead
It’s Dangerous Out there; Pay attention, your life, limbs, or eyesight, may depend on it. When I was a U.S. Naval Sea...









