The Ins and Outs of Engine and Shaft Alignment Part I
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio
Copyright © 2016 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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Polar bear, walrus, reindeer, beluga whales, bearded seals, ivory gulls...
Fuel Tank Installation
From the Editor What’s right with the marine industry? That’s right, I said what’s right. During my twenty year career as a marine journalist, I’ve...
The Ethos of Damage Control
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead
The Value of Time
Not long ago, a client and I spoke about the...
Feature: Learning to Read Exhaust Smoke – Editorial: Marine Industry Going Green
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In an effort to go, or appear, green, is the marine industry shooting itself in the foot? I recently attended the North American...
Special Edition: Smoke Detectors
Special Report:
Smoke Detectors
How to Protect Yourself and Your Vessel
By Steve D'Antonio All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio Note: This is a special edition of my usual monthly...
Seacock Selection, Service, and Avoiding the Pitfalls
Seacock Selection, Service, and Avoiding the Pitfalls By Steve D’Antonio
Photos by Steve D'Antonio
Proper seacock installations, like the one shown here, are robust and reliable. Many,...
The Benefits of Coolant Recovery Bottles
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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I recently encountered a question, posed by a participant in an...
Life Rafts Pt II
Life Raft Details Part II
Make certain you understand how life raft security and deployment mechanisms are designed to work, don't assume they've been properly rigged. ...
The Invaluable Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge – Editorial: My Kingdom for a Set Screw…
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My kingdom for a set-screw… The headline is an eye-catcher for any gearhead, “The incorrect installation of a single set screw led to...
A Tale of Two Messages
Text and Photos By Steve D'Antonio Copyright June 2014
From the Editor
Earlier this month I shared with subscribers my decision to resign my position as Technical Editor...









