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Choosing Chain: Challenging a Maritime Myth

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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: ...

The Invaluable Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge – Editorial: My Kingdom for a Set Screw…

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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?

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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

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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...

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