Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine

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. ...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Battery Box Installation Battery...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead The feature...

From the Masthead Delivery Delayed It’s not uncommon for new vessels to be late, in fact it is unfortunately the norm.  I frequently remind my clients...

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...

Photo Essay: Prop Shaft Taper The engagement between a propeller and a propeller shaft is among the most important of interfaces aboard your vessel.  Most...

Photo Essay: The Perils of Double Grounding It is ubiquitous, various disparate onboard equipment, to which green bonding wires are attached.  While not necessarily providing...

Photo Essay: Leakage Current It’s an insidious, and frequently misunderstood, phenomenon; AC power leaking into water, creating an electric field around the vessel.  Under the...

Photo Essay: Solderless Terminal Installation Solderless terminals, first introduced by aircraft manufacturers prior to WWII, have revolutionized the marine and many other industries.  Without them,...

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...