Steering Clear of Trouble
Photos and Text by Ralph Naranjo Copyright 2013 SDMC, Inc. With dedicated radar on one display and a chart plotter on another, the person on watch has much greater versatility....
Preventing Rust Stains on and Around Stainless-Steel Hardware – Editorial: Call Me
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
Call Me It’s a phone call or email I receive several times a year;...
Feature Article: Bottom Paint Halos, what causes them and how to prevent them from...
From the Masthead
“You don’t need reporting smoke alarms, you have insurance” A few years ago, while working with a client on a new build project,...
Alaskan Excursion
From the Masthead
By now most boaters are aware of the issues presented by use of gasoline containing ethanol, which include tank and fuel system...
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright 2013
Noticing and acting upon small clues, things others often fail to see, is the very essence...
Flooding vs. Siphoning
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
Building a Boat Overseas Not surprisingly, I’m writing the final ‘From the Masthead’ column...
A Pilot’s Perspective
A Pilot's Perspective: Running in Reduced Visibility By Bill Band
All photos by Bill Band Your perspective changes when the weather turns foul or the fog rolls in. You...
Oil Analysis – Editorial: The Need for Vocational Training
From the Masthead
As I mentioned in a previous column, an editorial I authored was recently published in a trade publication, on the subject of...
Greenland Odyssey Part I
From the Editor
A Million Miles' Worth of Boats
I’ve been on the road for much of the last few months, from cruising in Greenland, the...
The Importance of Professionalism
The Importance of Professionalism Texts and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2013
Professionals who work within the marine industry must possess several attributes, chief among these is a curious...









