Marine Systems Excellence Ezine
October 2011 Newsletter
Steve, I have admired your work for several years in PassageMaker and Professional Boat Builder magazines. My neighbor's shore power cord caught fire. The 50-amp...
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....
Stainless Steel – Miracle Metal?
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,...
Don’t Be Alarmed and Sea Sense
Don't Be Alarmed Why engine and other systems alarms are invaluable by Steve D'Antonio Keeping track of what is going on with your vessel's vital systems is a crucial part...
Properly Breaking in your Generator and Why this is Important
For most users, little thought is given to properly breaking in a generator... Stories about marine diesel engine longevity are legion and it seems to...
Paint and Aluminum – How to Ensure a Good Mix
Ensuring the Longevity of Paint When Applied Over Aluminum Components April 2011 Military, commercial, scientific and a few recreational vessels built using aluminum alloy often utilize the un-painted approach, and...
Cruising Log of S/V Alchemy
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...
All in a Day’s Work for a Chesapeake Pilot
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...
The Relationship between Battery Bank Size and Charge Capability
The Relationship Between Battery Bank Size and Charge Capability The house battery bank is the electrical heart of most cruising vessels; it supplies all the...
Life Rafts Pt II
Life Raft Details Part II Make certain you understand how life raft security and deployment mechanisms are designed to work, don't assume they've been properly rigged. ...
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