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From the Masthead Carcasses and Wishy-Washy Quote-Filled Articles I’ve been a technical journalist in the marine industry for almost 30-years, and I’ll readily admit that good...

From the Masthead Just as I began to write this column I received an email from a colleague, he manages the physical plant for a...

From the Masthead Cruising Freedom It’s a near universal truth, boat owners use their boats, or cruise, because, among other things, it offers a sense of...

Life Raft Details  Part II   Make certain you understand how life raft security and deployment mechanisms are designed to work, don't assume they've been properly rigged. ...

Anchors Aweigh       by Ralph Naranjo All photos copyright Ralph Naranjo   Different vessels and different cruising destinations often call for different anchors.  Is there a perfect anchor?   Large anchors...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead The feature post will follow this note from author Steve D'Antonio On Time “You’ll forget...

From the Masthead The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel Filter Debate If you want to start a debate, or an argument, on the dock, bring...

Risk Assessment for Offshore Passagemaking Steve D'Antonio All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Part I In part one of this two part series I'll discuss the means by which...

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...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead Technical authors must take a stand Knowing of my interest in the subject, a...