Demystifying Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference

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By Steve D'Antonio  Copyright January 2014    Electrical interference can take on several forms, including electromagnetic or EMI, and radio frequency, or RFI.  In the latter...

Seacock Selection, Service, and Avoiding the Pitfalls

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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,...

Special Edition: Smoke Detectors

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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...

Editorial: Island Lady Fire Analyzed – Feature: Understanding and Preventing Aluminum Corrosion

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Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead With the fall boat show season in our wake, the Marine Systems Excellence...

Paint and Aluminum – How to Ensure a Good Mix

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Ensuring the Longevity of Paint When Applied Over Aluminum Components April 2011 Military, commercial, scientific and a few recreational vessels built using aluminum alloy often utilize the un-painted approach, and...

Feature Article: Seacock Lubrication, and Dealing with Disused Seacocks – Editorial: Complexity

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From the Masthead 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...

A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part II

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Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead: Simplicity vs. Reality Not long ago I met with a potential client who...

Editorial: Providing Premier Support Feature Article: Battery Terminals

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  From the Masthead Last month I mentioned the disquieting marine industry trends of acquisition and consolidation and the net result of diminished support and customer...

The Art of the Engine Survey

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Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright 2013   Skilled, experienced technicians understand what they need to do, and they have the right tools and know how...

Raw Water Pump Service – Editorial: It’s Just Lunch

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From the Masthead It’s Just Lunch Not long ago I was involved in a pre-purchase inspection aboard a 70 foot vessel.  As is often the case,...

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