Don’t Underestimate the Importance of High-Water Alarms – Crossing the Bar, Tim Caruso
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Crossing the Bar My first impression of Tim Caruso was, “Uh oh, another mechanic prima donna, cranky, cantankerous and always has to get...
Deciphering the Ingress Protection Code – Editorial: Alaska’s Lituya Bay
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When you read this, I will be cruising in Southeast Alaska aboard the Fleming 65 Venture. As I write this, we are...
Selecting Primary Fuel Filters; There’s more to it than meets the eye – Editorial:...
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A Loose Bolt, a Cigarette Lighter and Distracted Work Last year I wrote an editorial about a ship that lost control, and struck...
Feature: Wide Open Throttle. Do You Get It? – Editorial: “We’re Going Over.”
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“We’re going over”, with those words my world was turned upside down, literally. I’ve...
Troubleshooting Overheating Scenarios – Editorial: Blisters and Drying Bottoms
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Blisters and Drying Bottoms Bottom blisters and their repair; after corrosion, it is the most commonly misunderstood subject under the boat ownership sun....
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...
Preventing Rust Stains on and Around Stainless-Steel Hardware – Editorial: Call Me
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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Call Me It’s a phone call or email I receive several times a year;...
Reference Electrode Testing; Know Thy Corrosion Protection Level – Editorial: Old vs. New
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I recently made a flight aboard a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, a seaplane...
“Fiberglass Repair and Secondary Bonds” & “Steering You Straight”
Text and photos © 2021 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. The feature post follows this note from author Steve D'Antonio
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Steering You Straight Recently, while...
“For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware” and “The Importance of Valve Adjustment”
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For Sale by Owner; Buyer Beware
With boat sales progressing at a furious pace...