February 2018 Newsletter
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Check Valves
Check valves are ubiquitous; they are used in everything from fuel systems...
Photo Essay – January 2016
Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge
Tex and photos by Steve D'Antonio In order to effectively utilize a vacuum gauge for fuel system analysis or troubleshooting it must,...
Ask Steve – May 2015
The Q&A posed below is in reference to a previous post to the Marine Systems Excellence E-zine, The Good Samaritan at Sea, published April...
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,...
November 2024 Newsletter – Inverter Disconnect
Photo Essay: Inverter Disconnect
I clearly recall installing my first modified/square sign wave inverter back in the early 90s, it seemed miraculous that boat owners...
Brass vs. Bronze; Know your Underwater Alloys – Editorial: Boat Show Season is Upon...
From the Editor
Boat show season is upon us once again. It began, for me, last month when I lectured at the International Boat Builders’...
Buying, Owning and Selling a Boat
Buying, Owning and Selling a Boat A Familiar Melody By Bob Lane
Photos by Bob Lane
I work with a many clients on both sides of the boat buying...
Photo Essay – May 2015
Photo Essay: Closed Cooling Systems
Text and photo by Steve D'Antonio Copyright SDMC, Inc. May 2015 The closed or pressurized cooling system offers several worthwhile benefits, including...
Ask Steve
Steve, Congratulations on your latest professional move. It leaves me a bit disappointed with PassageMaker in not supporting your independent writing. I have a Holland 38...
Cleaning Diesel Tanks – Editorial: Boat Buying Myth Busting
Text and photos copyright © 2017 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
Boat Buying Myth Busting Not long ago a client called me to share an...








