June 2018 Newsletter
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: Boat Show Wisdom – Editorial: The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel...
From the Masthead
The Great 2 vs. 30 Micron Fuel Filter Debate If you want to start a debate, or an argument, on the dock, bring...
Feature: Learning to Read Exhaust Smoke – Editorial: Marine Industry Going Green
From the Masthead
In an effort to go, or appear, green, is the marine industry shooting itself in the foot? I recently attended the North American...
Greenland Odyssey Part III
Photos and Text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2014 SDMC, Inc.
Letter from the Editor
2014 saw a number of changes in the marine industry as well as for...
The Benefits of Coolant Recovery Bottles
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
I recently encountered a question, posed by a participant in an...
Choosing Chain: Challenging a Maritime Myth
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...
An Introduction into the World of Marine Inspections
An Introduction to the World of Marine Inspections
By Katie D’Antonio
All photos by Steve D'Antonio The seatrial afforded those aboard a reoccurring set of spectacular vistas.
As...
Feature: Life Raft Installations – Editorial: Brokers and Commissions
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead Commissioned Advice I’ve worked with the same investment advisor for almost 20 years. His...
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...
The Need for Smoke Detectors – Editorial: Read the Contract
From the Masthead
Read the Contract In the past few months I’ve received several calls from individuals who were preparing to take delivery of newly built...









