The Importance of Professionalism
The Importance of Professionalism Texts and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2013
Professionals who work within the marine industry must possess several attributes, chief among these is a curious...
February 2018 Newsletter
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Check Valves
Check valves are ubiquitous; they are used in everything from fuel systems...
Guess Where the Devil Resides
Guess Where the Devil Resides?
By Dick Stevenson
Photos by Dick Stevenson and Steve D’Antonio
Dick Stevenson
Alchemy at anchor in Turkey. Feeling confident about how well your boat...
A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part I – ...
From the Masthead
It’s no understatement to say access to critical machinery, engineering and bilge areas is vitally important. It’s a subject on which virtually...
Steering Clear of Trouble
Photos and Text by Ralph Naranjo Copyright 2013 SDMC, Inc. With dedicated radar on one display and a chart plotter on another, the person on watch has much greater versatility....
Risk Assessment and Vessel Preparation – Pt 2
Risk Assessment for Offshore Passagemaking - Part II Steve D'Antonio
All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Newfoundland Bound
Fair winds, clear skies, and a well-found vessel makes for picture perfect...
“Zinc” Anode Selection and the Role Played by Galvanic Isolators – Editorial: Fire Extinguisher...
From the Masthead
Last month I received an e-newsletter form BoatU.S.® entitled “Boat Fire Extinguishers: Four Myths From the BoatUS Foundation”. Some were very useful,...
Moisture Testing
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Moisture Testing Moisture in fiberglass laminate and in cored composite construction is the source of significant...
Filter Service: How Often Should Fuel and Air Filters be Changed?
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. ...
Battery Installation
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...









