Alaska Excursion Part II
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016
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When you read this I’ll be aboard MIGRATION, a Nordhavn 68, cruising among the islands of Norway’s...
Boat Building and ABYC Standards, Again
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Readers may have noticed that the Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine missed a deadline last week. That was intentional, however, we also had...
Feature Article: Unraveling the Corrosion Mystery – Editorial: Technical Competence and Job Skills
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Just as I began to write this column I received an email from a colleague, he manages the physical plant for a...
Oil Analysis – Editorial: The Need for Vocational Training
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As I mentioned in a previous column, an editorial I authored was recently published in a trade publication, on the subject of...
Safe Shore Power and Electrocution Prevention
Safe Shore Power and Electrocution Prevention By Steve D’Antonio
Photos by Steve D'Antonio The serene water and inviting shore may look like an inviting location for a refreshing swim,...
Editorial: Engine Room Prima Donnas – Feature: The Engine Room’s Unsung Hero; Motor Mounts
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
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As I write this column I’m in flight just south of Greenland, on my way to attend...
Series and Parallel; What does it mean?
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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I turned the key and absolutely nothing happened, no dash lights, not even...
Taiwan Log Book
Taiwan Logbook By Steve D’Antonio
Photos by Steve D'Antonio and Ta Shing Ta Shing
Skilled and experienced staff are a prerequisite for any successful boat building operation. The...
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...
Life Rafts Pt I
Recently, an SDMC consulting client who is in the process of having a 68-foot cruising vessel built, contacted me. He posed several important questions regarding...