The Trend Toward Complexity
The Trend Toward Complexity
A call to the marine industry to stop apologizing for it, and simply get on with making systems work reliably.
by Steve...
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...
Onboard Alarms – Part II
Text and Photos By Steve D'Antonio Copyright May 2014 While some alarms afford users a simple convenience, a warning regarding a nearly full holding tank for...
My Old Boat has Good Legs
My Old Boat Has Good Legs By Bob Lane
Photos by Bob Lane and Steve D’Antonio Bob Lane
Quadra anchored in Skull Cove, British Columbia
My old boat has good...
Raw Water Pump Service – Editorial: It’s Just Lunch
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It’s Just Lunch Not long ago I was involved in a pre-purchase inspection aboard a 70 foot vessel. As is often the case,...
Feature Article: Bottom Paint Halos, what causes them and how to prevent them from...
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“You don’t need reporting smoke alarms, you have insurance” A few years ago, while working with a client on a new build project,...
July 2019 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Steering System Plumbing
Hydraulic steering is ubiquitous, today it’s found aboard everything from center...
Cracking the Code: Working with Boat Yards and the Marine Industry Part I
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016
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Last month I solicited readers for feedback on their marine industry customer care experiences. I received a...
Life Rafts Pt II
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. ...
Keeping the Keel Attached
Text and Photos By Ralph Naranjo Copyright June 2014 Like bookends of keel design, these two under body extremes reflect how keel loads can be tightly focused or...