Conventional Wisdom for Conventional Stuffing Boxes
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2017
From the Masthead
I recently wrote an editorial for a marine industry publication, lamenting the lack of a formal marine...
Shaft Bearing Etiquette
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...
Editorial: Marine Systems Excellence Underway Once Again – Feature: Navigation Lights
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Marine Systems Excellence is Underway Once Again Let me begin by apologizing for the unintended hiatus taken by the Marine Systems Excellence eMagazine. ...
Editorial: Jet Lost because of Maintenance Error – Feature: Offshore Passage Prep
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US Navy 60 Million Dollar Jet Lost Because of a Maintenance Error I’m sure I’m not alone in my fascination with small oversights...
Fixed Fire Suppression Systems
Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio
Copyright 2012
Fixed fire suppression systems offer those who have them substantial peace of mind.While the systems...
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...
Fuel Filters Simplified
Fuel Filters Simplified Story and photos by Steve D’Antonio
The debris in this filter bowl is a sure sign there is trouble in the fuel tank....
Good Seamanship Makes for Good Safety
Letter from the Editor
There’s nothing like an extended voyage to sharpen one’s technical and aesthetic senses. In my case, such passages serve to keep...
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...
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,...









