Choosing Chain: Challenging a Maritime Myth
From the Masthead
"Killed by a filing cabinet", that was the title of a story I read a few months ago, written by a Coast...
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...
October 2019 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Emergency Tiller Use
During a recent vessel inspection, I asked the owner of the vessel if he’d ever tested the emergency manual tiller,...
Editorial: Reviewing Invoices – Feature Article: Fan Belts
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016
From the Masthead
Have you tasted the tea lately? About two years ago, in order to make time zone transition easier,...
All in a Day’s Work for a Chesapeake Pilot
The following monologue was written by a colleague of mine, a 30+ year veteran Chesapeake Bay Ship's Pilot. On two occasions I've had the pleasure of accompanying...
Fire Extinguisher Query
Dear Steve: I recently looked at a new boat at a boat show. I noticed something that caught my attention and I wondered if you...
Engine Alignment
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: ...
The Invaluable Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge – Editorial: My Kingdom for a Set Screw…
From the Masthead
My kingdom for a set-screw… The headline is an eye-catcher for any gearhead, “The incorrect installation of a single set screw led to...
When it comes to boats, simple is better… or is it?
When it comes to boats, simple is better … or is it?
By Bill Sisson
Photos by Steve D'Antonio It’s virtually impossible to purchase an engine today...
March 2016 Newsletter
Photo Essay
Life Cell, a Better Ditch Kit
Ditch bags are an invaluable accessory no blue water passagemaking vessel should be without. They are also nothing...