The Low Down on Coaxial Cable and Connectors – Editorial: Pilothouse Alarms
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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It’s happened on countless occasions, most recently just a few weeks ago while...
Automatic Generator Starting
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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For those who don’t know it, Taiwan is a mecca for boat building...
Electric Shock Drowning and ELCIs Explained
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
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About a year ago a client of mine, I’ll call him Frank, had text exchange with...
Greenland Odyssey Part II
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Each time I receive an e mail or a call from a client or reader, seeking assistance with...
The Need for Smoke Detectors – Editorial: Read the Contract
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Read the Contract In the past few months I’ve received several calls from individuals who were preparing to take delivery of newly built...
The Art of the Engine Survey
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright 2013
Skilled, experienced technicians understand what they need to do, and they have the right tools and know how...
Fuel Tank Installation
From the Editor What’s right with the marine industry? That’s right, I said what’s right. During my twenty year career as a marine journalist, I’ve...
Editorial: Engine Room Fire; Lessons Learned – Feature: Compression and Leak-Down Testing
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Engine Room Fire; Lessons Learned Of all the tragedies that can befall a vessel, fire is, in my opinion, the most catastrophic. Flooding...
Antisiphon Valves – Editorial: “Workplace Distraction Revisited”
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Workplace Distraction Revisited: The Tale of Submarine S-48 Submarine technology was still in its infancy when the 240-foot S-48 was launched from the...
Shaft Bearing Etiquette
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.
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