Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine

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...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Stuffing Box Hose Clamps Conventional stuffing boxes leak, they are supposed to, it’s how...

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...

Photo Essay: Belts & Pullies The internal combustion engine fan belt and pully arrangement has been around since the early 1900s, with the first “endless”...

Horsepower and Torque Explained By Steve D'Antonio Copyright October 2013    The relationship between horsepower, torque, rpm and gear reduction is clear. The affect this relationship has on...

Seaworthy, Reliable, and Safe Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2012 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Whether it is a far-off destination or your favorite anchorage close to...

Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Manual Tiller Steering Steering, along with propulsion and watertight integrity, is one of your...

From the Masthead Soliciting Negative Feedback If you are a parent, then you know the last thing young children and adolescents want to hear is criticism,...

REQUIRED TOOLS: Common hand tools Combination wrenches Large pry bar, 2x4 or hydraulic jack with spreader attachments Feeler gauges, preferably go-no-go variety Eye protection PARTS: ...

Hello Steve, Long-time fan, first time asking. I need to replace the clear fuel level indication hoses (sight gauges) on my 350 gallon diesel fuel...