January 2020 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: The Importance of AC Safety Grounds
Most folks, even those with little or no...
Troubleshooting Overheating Scenarios – Editorial: Blisters and Drying Bottoms
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Blisters and Drying Bottoms Bottom blisters and their repair; after corrosion, it is the most commonly misunderstood subject under the boat ownership sun....
Editorial: Dormant Vessels – Photo Essay: Dryer Vents
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In what now no doubt feels like a lifetime to many, a couple of weeks...
December 2019 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Refrigeration Maintenance
While it’s all too easy to take it for granted, I never cease...
November 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Hull to Deck Joint
Few boat building interfaces are as important as the one that occurs between the hull and deck. The loads...
August 2019 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Ask Steve
Hello Steve, During the last haul out period, we dealt with a number of issues...
March 2018 Newsletter
Due to Steve’s travel schedule, the Photo Essay will be a month off. Please look for its return in April.
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June 2020 Newsletter
Photo Essay: The Misplaced Washer Text and photos © 2020 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. It’s a truism, of which even the most technically challenged is...
February 2020 Newsletter
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Photo Essay: Stuffing Box Hose Clamps
Conventional stuffing boxes leak, they are supposed to, it’s how...
“For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware” and “The Importance of Valve Adjustment”
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For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware
With boat sales progressing at a furious pace...