The Invaluable Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge – Editorial: My Kingdom for a Set Screw…
From the Masthead
My kingdom for a set-screw… The headline is an eye-catcher for any gearhead, “The incorrect installation of a single set screw led to...
Feature: Raw Water Plumbing Etiquette – Editorial: The Marine Equipment Trade Show and Electrification
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The Marine Equipment Trade Show and Electrification I’m writing this month’s column while in flight, as I am homeward-bound from the Marine Equipment...
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...
Feature Article: Lithium-Ion Battery Wisdom – Editorial: Preparing for a Survey
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Preparing for a Survey I write this month’s Marine Systems Excellence column while on a flight returning from Taiwan and Malaysia, where I...
Editorial: Engine Room Prima Donnas – Feature: The Engine Room’s Unsung Hero; Motor Mounts
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
From the Masthead
As I write this column I’m in flight just south of Greenland, on my way to attend...
Diesel Fuel Additives – Part II
From the Editor
Last fall I walked the aisles of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show on the hunt for new and interesting products. During those...
A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part II
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead: Simplicity vs. Reality
Not long ago I met with a potential client who...
Inverter Installations; What You Need to Know
From the Masthead
August 2014 August has been a busy month for SDMC, I began writing this editorial in a hotel room in Xiamen, China. From...
Paint and Aluminum – How to Ensure a Good Mix
Ensuring the Longevity of Paint When Applied Over Aluminum Components
April 2011 Military, commercial, scientific and a few recreational vessels built using aluminum alloy often utilize the un-painted approach, and...
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...









