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...
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...
Editorial: Providing Premier Support Feature Article: Battery Terminals
From the Masthead
Last month I mentioned the disquieting marine industry trends of acquisition and consolidation and the net result of diminished support and customer...
Risk Assessment and Vessel Preparation – Pt 2
Risk Assessment for Offshore Passagemaking - Part II Steve D'Antonio
All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Newfoundland Bound
Fair winds, clear skies, and a well-found vessel makes for picture perfect...
Ask Steve – April 2015
SDMC Special Offer The SDMC Marine Systems Excellence E-zine readers are being offered a special 15% discount on their Top Shelf Marine Products purchase. Please...
Photo Essay: Hull Strainer
Raw water, after lube oil it’s the very life blood of your engine and generator, supplying it with the medium that absorbs and carries...
Oil Change Fundamentals
A Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting client recently sent me an e mail inquiring about the proper procedures for an oil change. She didn’t have...
April 2016 Newsletter
Text and photos copyright © SDMC, Inc. 2016
Photo Essay While it may be cliché, the first words that come to mind when I see this image...
Fuel Filters Simplified
Fuel Filters Simplified Story and photos by Steve D’Antonio
The debris in this filter bowl is a sure sign there is trouble in the fuel tank....
Dry Exhaust System Details – Editorial: Painting Engines
From the Masthead I began working in the marine industry as a mechanic and electrician back in 1988. At that time, I was in the...