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Photo Essay – February 2016

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Photos and Text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 SDMC, Inc. From the Editor “120 Expedition Yacht Sinks Off Ft. Lauderdale” It’s not a headline you see every day, however,...

Potable Water Systems

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Photos and text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2015 SDMC Inc.  From the Editor Dear SDMC Marine Systems Excellence Ezine subscriber: January has been a busy travel and project month...

May 2019 Newsletter

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Text and photos © 2019 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Field-Made Bus Bars Bus bars (it’s not spelled ‘buss’, the likely confusion arises from...

Oil Change Fundamentals

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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...

Stainless Steel – Miracle Metal?

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This "wasp-waisted" strut bolt represents a classic example of crevice corrosion Stainless steel; the very name implies virtual metallurgical immortality.  Since its accidental discovery nearly 100 years ago,...

October 2022 Newsletter “Motor Mount Adjustment”

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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...

July 2017 Newsletter

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Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017 Photo Essay: Direct-Bearing Terminals Shipboard electrical connections face a host of challenges, vibration, stress, extremes of temperature, and humidity or...

Getting to Know Your Vessel – Bonding Systems and Corrosion Prevention

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From the Masthead As I write this month’s editorial I’m in flight, returning from a series of back to back inspections and sea trials.  While...

Engine Alignment

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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: ...

Cruising Log of S/V Alchemy

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Dear SDMC blog subscribers: What follows is a recent cruising log entry from SDMC Captains' Club members Dick and Ginger Stevenson, cruising aboard their Valiant...

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