A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part II
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead: Simplicity vs. Reality
Not long ago I met with a potential client who...
Feature: Risks of Undersized Bonding/Grounding Wires – Editorial: You Have Enemies?
From the Masthead
You have Enemies? If you are in this industry long enough, you are bound to make a few enemies, but that’s not necessarily...
Ask Steve – October 2014
Hi Steve, You often see shore cords in the water for a few feet between the pedestal and the boat. Sometimes it is difficult...
Oil Analysis – Editorial: The Need for Vocational Training
From the Masthead
As I mentioned in a previous column, an editorial I authored was recently published in a trade publication, on the subject of...
July 2025 Newsletter – Risers and Siphon-Breaks
Photo Essay: The Perils of an Unvented Loop
Vented loops, also known as anti-siphon valves or siphon-breaks, have served mariners for many years. Their mission...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
After receiving the following letter from a consulting client a discussion on the subject of CO poisoning seemed in order. Steve, After recalling reading something on...
Greenland Odyssey Part III
Photos and Text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2014 SDMC, Inc.
Letter from the Editor
2014 saw a number of changes in the marine industry as well as for...
August 2021 Newsletter “Full Throttle vs. Full Load”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Full Throttle vs. Full Load
Sea trials are an opportunity to identify problems...
March 2016 Newsletter
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...
Editorial: Reviewing Invoices – Feature Article: Fan Belts
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,...