Reference Electrode Testing; Know Thy Corrosion Protection Level – Editorial: Old vs. New
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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I recently made a flight aboard a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, a seaplane...
Fuel and Air Filter Service Protocols
By Steve D'Antonio Copyright February 2014 Engines will often continue to run even when filters are extremely contaminated, as are the ones shown in this image....
October 2025 Newsletter – Exhaust Injection Angle
Photo Essay: Exhaust Injection Angle
Water-cooled, often referred to as “wet” exhaust systems, enable otherwise extremely hot gasses to be safely conveyed through a vessel,...
Editorial: Engine Room Fire; Lessons Learned – Feature: Compression and Leak-Down Testing
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Engine Room Fire; Lessons Learned Of all the tragedies that can befall a vessel, fire is, in my opinion, the most catastrophic. Flooding...
June 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Bonding Raw Water Plumbing; Is it Necessary?
A few weeks ago a client shared with me some observations made by a surveyor, one...
October 2022 Newsletter “Motor Mount Adjustment”
Photo Essay: Motor Mount Adjustment
As simple as they are, motor mounts may account for one of the most commonly misunderstood, and improperly installed, components...
Ask Steve – September 2015
Hello Steve, I'm a long time reader, the first time was with PassageMaker about 14 years ago. I have a question, can I put...
August 2017 Newsletter
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
My Love/Hate Relationship with Bilge Pump Control Panels
While it's often given short shrift, bilge pump design and installation is every...
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...
Ask Steve
Copyright © 2014 SDMC Inc. Steve, I have read your articles in Cruising World for years and have found them very informative. Recently I notice that the...