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From the Masthead Delivery Delayed It’s not uncommon for new vessels to be late, in fact it is unfortunately the norm.  I frequently remind my clients...

Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. The feature post follows this note from author Steve D'Antonio From the Masthead Steering You Straight Recently, while...

Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. Photo Essay: Check Valves Check valves are ubiquitous; they are used in everything from fuel systems...

From the Masthead Fifteen Years As is all too often the case, I write this month’s ‘From the Masthead’ column while in flight.  I’m homeward bound,...

Fixed Fire Suppression Systems Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2012     Fixed fire suppression systems offer those who have them substantial peace of mind.While the systems...

Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead A few months ago, while carrying out an inspection on a new vessel,...

Risk Assessment for Offshore Passagemaking - Part II   Steve D'Antonio All photos copyright Steve D'Antonio   Newfoundland Bound     Fair winds, clear skies, and a well-found vessel makes for picture perfect...

From the Editor  Boat show season is upon us once again.  It began, for me, last month when I lectured at the International Boat Builders’...

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...

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...