Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine

Taiwan Logbook By Steve D’Antonio Photos by Steve D'Antonio and Ta Shing Ta Shing Skilled and experienced staff are a prerequisite for any successful boat building operation. The...

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,...

Text and photos © 2019 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Anchor Rode Cut-Away Lines Other than for inspections or testing, it’s a part of...

Photo Essay: Stainless Washer in Current Path This is a phenomenon I encounter often, and while it’s anecdotal, occurrences seem to be on the rise. ...

From the Masthead The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel Filter Debate If you want to start a debate, or an argument, on the dock, bring...

Text and photos © 2022 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Cord-Grips Electrical issues represent by far the most common problem faced by vessel operators. ...

Photo Essay: Not a Cord Grip These are small, inexpensive, and readily available parts, and they are critically important; without them the worst-case result can...

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...

From the Masthead It’s Dangerous Out there; Pay attention, your life, limbs, or eyesight, may depend on it. When I was a U.S. Naval Sea...

From the Masthead Complexity Complexity is a balance; one person’s complexity is another's comfort.  I routinely have folks contact me and say, "I want to build...