August 2022 Newsletter “Seacock Appendages”
Photo Essay: Seacock Appendages
It’s a scenario I encounter all too often, a “Christmas tree” of hard plumbing, T’s, nipples and other fittings, connected directly...
September 2019 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Hydraulic Steering Relief Valve
Hydraulic steering systems are ubiquitous, they are found on everything...
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...
July 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Bonding Systems Part II; Maintenance
In last month’s Photo Essay I reviewed the subject of unnecessary bonding. This month I’ll cover bonding system...
Special Safety Announcement
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Life Rafts I’ve been an advocate of Viking Life Rafts for some time, and especially since...
February 2020 Newsletter
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...
Feature Article: Saving a Drowned Engine – Editorial: Around the World in Two Weeks...
From the Masthead
Around the World in Two Weeks and Another Portable Lithium-ion battery fire As is so often the case, I’m penning this month’s column...
Hose Clamps Part II: Installation and Use
From the Editor
A colleague of mine, the editor of a respected marine industry magazine, one for which I write, recently made an editorial leap...
Bilge Pump Systems; Design and Installation
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2017
From the Masthead
There are few things I enjoy more than cruising, particularly in remote locations. Not only does this...
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...







