The Trend Toward Complexity

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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...

Fixed Fire Suppression Systems

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Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2012     Fixed fire suppression systems offer those who have them substantial peace of mind.While the systems...

The Ins and Outs of Shaft Alignment Part II

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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...

Choosing Chain: Challenging a Maritime Myth

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From the Masthead "Killed by a filing cabinet", that was the title of a story I read a few months ago, written by a Coast...

Feature Article: Lithium-Ion Battery Wisdom – Editorial: Preparing for a Survey

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From the Masthead Preparing for a Survey I write this month’s Marine Systems Excellence column while on a flight returning from Taiwan and Malaysia, where I...

A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part I – ...

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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...

June 2018 Newsletter

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Photo Essay: Bonding Raw Water Plumbing; Is it Necessary? A few weeks ago a client shared with me some observations made by a surveyor, one...

Feature Article: Fuel System Bleeding – Editorial: “The Sand Pebbles”

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From the Masthead “The Sand Pebbles” a tribute to one of Hollywood’s best sea-going gearheads If you are a Baby Boomer, you have likely seen this...

Raw Water Pump Service – Editorial: It’s Just Lunch

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From the Masthead 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,...

Troubleshooting Overheating Scenarios – Editorial: Blisters and Drying Bottoms

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From the Masthead Blisters and Drying Bottoms Bottom blisters and their repair; after corrosion, it is the most commonly misunderstood subject under the boat ownership sun....

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