Winterizing Your Fuel System
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead The feature post will follow this note from author Steve D'Antonio On Time “You’ll forget...
The Ins and Outs of Engine and Shaft Alignment Part I
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio
Copyright © 2016 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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Polar bear, walrus, reindeer, beluga whales, bearded seals, ivory gulls...
Fuel Filters Simplified
Fuel Filters Simplified Story and photos by Steve D’Antonio
The debris in this filter bowl is a sure sign there is trouble in the fuel tank....
Seaworthy, Reliable and Safe
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...
Caulk and Sealant Selection and Use – Editorial: The Big Three, Essential Tasks...
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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The Big Three Don’t wait. That’s been my advice to vessel owners and skippers...
“Zinc” Anode Selection and the Role Played by Galvanic Isolators – Editorial: Fire Extinguisher...
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Last month I received an e-newsletter form BoatU.S.® entitled “Boat Fire Extinguishers: Four Myths From the BoatUS Foundation”. Some were very useful,...
February 2026 Newsletter – Shore Power Over-Current Protection
Photo Essay: Shore Power Over-Current Protection
Over-current protection, or OCP, a subject I write about all too often (most recently here), only because it is...
Raw Water Pump Service – Editorial: It’s Just Lunch
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It’s Just Lunch Not long ago I was involved in a pre-purchase inspection aboard a 70 foot vessel. As is often the case,...
May 2016 Newsletter
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Ask Steve: May 2015
Good day Steve! I have a question that your readers and I would benefit from, your...
August 2021 Newsletter “Full Throttle vs. Full Load”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Full Throttle vs. Full Load
Sea trials are an opportunity to identify problems...









