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...
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of High-Water Alarms – Crossing the Bar, Tim Caruso
From the Masthead
Crossing the Bar My first impression of Tim Caruso was, “Uh oh, another mechanic prima donna, cranky, cantankerous and always has to get...
Alaskan Excursion
From the Masthead
By now most boaters are aware of the issues presented by use of gasoline containing ethanol, which include tank and fuel system...
The Trend Toward Complexity
The Trend Toward Complexity
A call to the marine industry to stop apologizing for it, and simply get on with making systems work reliably.
by Steve...
Hose Clamps Part I: Design and Selection
Letter from the Editor
A few months ago I visited an engine repair facility on behalf of a client. His engine was in the process...
The Low Down on Coaxial Cable and Connectors – Editorial: Pilothouse Alarms
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
It’s happened on countless occasions, most recently just a few weeks ago while...
September 2017 Newsletter
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio
Photo Essay: (Not) Painting Aluminum
It’s a phenomenon I encounter on a near-weekly basis; virtually every vessel I’m aboard suffers,...
Diesel Fuel Additives Part I – Editorial: Following Manufacturer’s Instructions
From the Masthead
For nearly my entire three-decade marine industry career I’ve encountered a phenomenon, one I hoped would wane with the proliferation of the...
Feature: Air Conditioning Raw Water System Failure Avoidance – Editorial: Shortwave Radios and Letter...
From the Masthead
Shortwave Radios and Letter from Taiwan When I was in my pre-teens, I developed an interest in shortwave radio, which was a natural...
Cracking the Code: Working with Boat Yards and the Marine Industry Part II
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016
From the Masthead
“This is a bulls#*t industry”. Those words were recently spoken in frustration, by a reader in the...









