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Dear SDMC blog subscribers: What follows is a recent cruising log entry from SDMC Captains' Club members Dick and Ginger Stevenson, cruising aboard their Valiant...

By Steve D'Antonio  Copyright February 2014  Engines will often continue to run even when filters are extremely contaminated, as are the ones shown in this image....

From the Masthead As I write this month’s editorial I’m in flight, returning from a series of back to back inspections and sea trials.  While...

 For most users, little thought is given to properly breaking in a generator...   Stories about marine diesel engine longevity are legion and it seems to...

From the Editor Every time a tragedy of this sort befalls boat owners and the marine industry, I feel compelled to write about it in...

From the Masthead I began working in the marine industry as a mechanic and electrician back in 1988.  At that time, I was in the...

Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead It’s happened on countless occasions, most recently just a few weeks ago while...

Fuel Polishing Systems Explained By Steve D'Antonio Copyright September 2013    Seaweed-like tendrils, similar to those shown here, are a sure sign of water contamination Among other things,...

Story and photos by Steve D’Antonio   Shaft bearings play a vital role, however, the nuances of their selection, operation and maintenance are often overlooked. Over the last...

From the Masthead You have Enemies? If you are in this industry long enough, you are bound to make a few enemies, but that’s not necessarily...