Feature: Learning to Read Exhaust Smoke – Editorial: Marine Industry Going Green
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In an effort to go, or appear, green, is the marine industry shooting itself in the foot? I recently attended the North American...
A Pilot’s Perspective
A Pilot's Perspective: Running in Reduced Visibility By Bill Band
All photos by Bill Band Your perspective changes when the weather turns foul or the fog rolls in. You...
Original Equipment vs. Aftermarket Oil and Fuel Filters
Original Equipment vs. Aftermarket Oil and Fuel Filters Is there a difference? by Steve D’Antonio All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio
This Ford Lehman engine has cruised for years...
The Benefits of Coolant Recovery Bottles
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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I recently encountered a question, posed by a participant in an...
The Perils of Chronic Under-Loading
From the Editor Every time a tragedy of this sort befalls boat owners and the marine industry, I feel compelled to write about it in...
Battery Installation
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Over the past few days, I’ve had feelings that alternate between… those I had after 9/11; those I had in 2008 and...
“Fiberglass Repair and Secondary Bonds” & “Steering You Straight”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. The feature post follows this note from author Steve D'Antonio
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Steering You Straight Recently, while...
Feature Article: Boat Show Wisdom – Editorial: The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel...
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The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel Filter Debate If you want to start a debate, or an argument, on the dock, bring...
Feature: Life Raft Installations – Editorial: Brokers and Commissions
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead Commissioned Advice I’ve worked with the same investment advisor for almost 20 years. His...
50 vs. 60 Hz; Understanding the difference from a boat buying and ownership perspective
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead
A few months ago I found myself working on a project in La...









