Ask Steve: PVC Plumbing, Low Hour Engine Maintenance, Solar Panel Fire
Ask Steve: PVC Plumbing, Low Hour Engine Maintenance, Solar Panel Fire By Steve D'Antonio Photos by Steve D'Antonio and except where noted Steve D'Antonio
This PVC "pool" valve...
Caulk and Sealant Selection and Use – Editorial: The Big Three, Essential Tasks...
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
The Big Three Don’t wait. That’s been my advice to vessel owners and skippers...
The Ins and Outs of Cored Composite Construction
The Ins and Outs of Cored Composite Construction
Hardware Installation
By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright July 2013 Fiberglass cored composite construction is a reliable, proven boat building technique...
October 2020 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Please Remove Your Shoes…
It’s a veritable right of passage for those working on...
Photo Essay – February 2016
Photos and Text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 SDMC, Inc.
From the Editor
“120 Expedition Yacht Sinks Off Ft. Lauderdale” It’s not a headline you see every day, however,...
April 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Below the Waterline Welded Stainless Steel; Does it Make Sense?
I’ve written about stainless steel; its strengths and weaknesses, on many occasions, in the...
Charging Start Batteries and Battery Testing
Steve, I have a 26' center console, 2 jet skis, a 13' whaler and the 58. Additionally I have two hoists that are battery powered with solar chargers. Basically,...
The Importance of Professionalism
The Importance of Professionalism Texts and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2013
Professionals who work within the marine industry must possess several attributes, chief among these is a curious...
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...
Paint and Aluminum – How to Ensure a Good Mix
Ensuring the Longevity of Paint When Applied Over Aluminum Components
April 2011 Military, commercial, scientific and a few recreational vessels built using aluminum alloy often utilize the un-painted approach, and...









