“For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware” and “The Importance of Valve Adjustment”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware
With boat sales progressing at a furious pace...
50 vs. 60 Hz; Understanding the difference from a boat buying and ownership perspective
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A few months ago I found myself working on a project in La...
Lightning; Toeing the Standards Line – Editorial: Knowing When to Self-Regulate
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Knowing When to Self-Regulate I’m writing this column while in flight, as I return from a week-long trip to Taiwan. While there I...
Don’t Be Alarmed and Sea Sense
Don't Be Alarmed Why engine and other systems alarms are invaluable by Steve D'Antonio Keeping track of what is going on with your vessel's vital systems is a crucial part...
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,...
Dry Exhaust System Details – Editorial: Painting Engines
From the Masthead I began working in the marine industry as a mechanic and electrician back in 1988. At that time, I was in the...
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 Invaluable Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge – Editorial: My Kingdom for a Set Screw…
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My kingdom for a set-screw… The headline is an eye-catcher for any gearhead, “The incorrect installation of a single set screw led to...
Selecting Primary Fuel Filters; There’s more to it than meets the eye – Editorial:...
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A Loose Bolt, a Cigarette Lighter and Distracted Work Last year I wrote an editorial about a ship that lost control, and struck...
The Ins and Outs of Cored Composite Construction
The Ins and Outs of Cored Composite Construction
Hardware Installation
By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright July 2013 Fiberglass cored composite construction is a reliable, proven boat building technique...









