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From the Editor A colleague of mine, the editor of a respected marine industry magazine, one for which I write, recently made an editorial leap...

From the Masthead US Navy 60 Million Dollar Jet Lost Because of a Maintenance Error I’m sure I’m not alone in my fascination with small oversights...

Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Check Valves Check valves are ubiquitous; they are used in everything from fuel systems...

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...

Water Heater Primer By Steve D'Antonio Copyright November 2013    Marine water heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes with a similar range of quality and efficiency. "It...

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...

Story and photos by Steve D’Antonio   Shaft bearings play a vital role, however, the nuances of their selection, operation and maintenance are often overlooked. Over the last...

From the Masthead Crossing the Bar My first impression of Tim Caruso was, “Uh oh, another mechanic prima donna, cranky, cantankerous and always has to get...

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....

Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead  Polar bear, walrus, reindeer, beluga whales, bearded seals, ivory gulls...