A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part I – ...
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It’s no understatement to say access to critical machinery, engineering and bilge areas is vitally important. It’s a subject on which virtually...
Hose Clamps Part I: Design and Selection
Letter from the Editor
A few months ago I visited an engine repair facility on behalf of a client. His engine was in the process...
Crimping Etiquette – Editorial: CO Poisoning Misinformation
From the Editor
A few months ago a client sent me an article that was published in well-known boating magazine. The article, written by a...
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...
50 vs. 60 Hz; Understanding the difference from a boat buying and ownership perspective
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead
A few months ago I found myself working on a project in La...
Editorial: Seamanship Anyone? – Feature: Synthetic Oil; Is it Right for your Engine?
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Seamanship Anyone? While I concentrate on vessel construction and systems, i.e., gensets, engines, electrical, steering, and propulsion systems, I’m a firm believer in...
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: Bottom Paint Halos, what causes them and how to prevent them from...
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“You don’t need reporting smoke alarms, you have insurance” A few years ago, while working with a client on a new build project,...
Editorial: IBEX 2026 Recap – Feature: Multimeters Part III; AC and DC Ampere Measurement...
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IBEX 2026 Recap As is so often the case, I’m penning this month’s column while in flight, in this case high above the...
Feature: Raw Water Plumbing Etiquette – Editorial: The Marine Equipment Trade Show and Electrification
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The Marine Equipment Trade Show and Electrification I’m writing this month’s column while in flight, as I am homeward-bound from the Marine Equipment...








