Seaworthy, Reliable and Safe
Seaworthy, Reliable, and Safe Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2012 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Whether it is a far-off destination or your favorite anchorage close to...
Feature Article: Seacock Lubrication, and Dealing with Disused Seacocks – Editorial: Complexity
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Complexity Complexity is a balance; one person’s complexity is another's comfort. I routinely have folks contact me and say, "I want to build...
“For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware” and “The Importance of Valve Adjustment”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware
With boat sales progressing at a furious pace...
Taiwan Log Book
Taiwan Logbook By Steve D’Antonio
Photos by Steve D'Antonio and Ta Shing Ta Shing
Skilled and experienced staff are a prerequisite for any successful boat building operation. The...
Onboard Alarms – Part I
Text and Photos By Steve D'Antonio
Copyright April 2014 Onboard "alarms"fall into a variety of categories and levels of criticality. The alarm panels shown here monitor...
Feature: Risks of Undersized Bonding/Grounding Wires – Editorial: You Have Enemies?
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You have Enemies? If you are in this industry long enough, you are bound to make a few enemies, but that’s not necessarily...
When it comes to boats, simple is better… or is it?
When it comes to boats, simple is better … or is it?
By Bill Sisson
Photos by Steve D'Antonio It’s virtually impossible to purchase an engine today...
Editorial: Reviewing Invoices – Feature Article: Fan Belts
Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016
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Have you tasted the tea lately? About two years ago, in order to make time zone transition easier,...
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,...
Feature: Busting the “Hot Marina” Myth – Editorial: A Blue-Collar Resurgence
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A Blue-Collar Resurgence; In Praise of the Trades Back in 2017 I wrote an editorial entitled, “The Need for Vocational Training”; I lamented...









