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...
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,...
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. ...
The Ins and Outs of Shaft Alignment Part II
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio
Copyright © 2016
From the Masthead
A few days ago I completed an article for a boating magazine, in which I offered advice...
Deciphering the Ingress Protection Code – Editorial: Alaska’s Lituya Bay
From the Masthead
When you read this, I will be cruising in Southeast Alaska aboard the Fleming 65 Venture. As I write this, we are...
Water Heater Primer
Water Heater Primer
By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright November 2013 Marine water heaters come in a variety of shapes and sizes with a similar range of quality and efficiency.
"It...
All in a Day’s Work for a Chesapeake Pilot
The following monologue was written by a colleague of mine, a 30+ year veteran Chesapeake Bay Ship's Pilot. On two occasions I've had the pleasure of accompanying...
Editorial: Working with Brokers; Advice for Boat Buyers – Sulfation; Too many Batteries Die...
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead
Working with Brokers; Advice for Boat Buyers in a Seller's Market Can one person...
The Good Samaritan at Sea
From the Editor
I’m composing this month’s column as I sit in the pilothouse of a 68-foot trawler, moored at Limehouse Basin, London, the UK. ...
Potable Water Systems
Photos and text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2015 SDMC Inc.
From the Editor
Dear SDMC Marine Systems Excellence Ezine subscriber:
January has been a busy travel and project month...









