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From the Masthead When you read this, I will be cruising in Southeast Alaska aboard the Fleming 65 Venture.  As I write this, we are...

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...

From the Masthead Over the past few days, I’ve had feelings that alternate between… those I had after 9/11; those I had in 2008 and...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead Yet another boat fire occurred just a few days ago, on Guntersville Lake...

Special Report: Smoke Detectors How to Protect Yourself and Your Vessel By Steve D'Antonio All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Note: This is a special edition of my usual monthly...

Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead Building a Boat Overseas Not surprisingly, I’m writing the final ‘From the Masthead’ column...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Primary fuel filter vacuum gauges provide the only accurate means of measuring fuel flow restriction. ...

  From the Masthead Last month I mentioned the disquieting marine industry trends of acquisition and consolidation and the net result of diminished support and customer...

Steve D’Antonio Copyright SDMC, Inc. 2014 From the Editor Each time I receive an e mail or a call from a client or reader, seeking assistance with...

Ensuring the Longevity of Paint When Applied Over Aluminum Components April 2011 Military, commercial, scientific and a few recreational vessels built using aluminum alloy often utilize the un-painted approach, and...