The Relationship between Battery Bank Size and Charge Capability
The Relationship Between Battery Bank Size and Charge Capability
The house battery bank is the electrical heart of most cruising vessels; it supplies all the...
Winterizing Your Fuel System
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Alternator Charge Regulation
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
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Apprenticeships Revisited Readers of this column know that I’m passionate about marine industry professionalism and expertise, an integral...
Brass vs. Bronze; Know your Underwater Alloys – Editorial: Boat Show Season is Upon...
From the Editor
Boat show season is upon us once again. It began, for me, last month when I lectured at the International Boat Builders’...
Feature: Learning to Read Exhaust Smoke – Editorial: Marine Industry Going Green
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In an effort to go, or appear, green, is the marine industry shooting itself in the foot? I recently attended the North American...
Bilge Pump Systems; Design and Installation
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2017
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There are few things I enjoy more than cruising, particularly in remote locations. Not only does this...
The Boat Genie in the Cigar Box
From the Editor
Staying current and engaged is something I think about every day of my professional life. Keeping abreast of the cruising lifestyle and...
Oil Analysis – Editorial: The Need for Vocational Training
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As I mentioned in a previous column, an editorial I authored was recently published in a trade publication, on the subject of...
Feature Article: Anatomy of a Sinking – Editorial: Delivery Delayed
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Delivery Delayed It’s not uncommon for new vessels to be late, in fact it is unfortunately the norm. I frequently remind my clients...
Editorial: Reviewing Invoices – Feature Article: Fan Belts
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Have you tasted the tea lately? About two years ago, in order to make time zone transition easier,...








