Feature Article
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. From the Masthead Polar bear, walrus, reindeer, beluga whales, bearded seals, ivory gulls...
Alaska Excursion Part II
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016 From the Masthead When you read this I’ll be aboard MIGRATION, a Nordhavn 68, cruising among the islands of Norway’s...
Alaskan Excursion
From the Masthead By now most boaters are aware of the issues presented by use of gasoline containing ethanol, which include tank and fuel system...
“Zinc” Anode Selection and the Role Played by Galvanic Isolators
From the Masthead Last month I received an e-newsletter form BoatU.S.® entitled “Boat Fire Extinguishers: Four Myths From the BoatUS Foundation”. Some were very useful,...
Crimping Etiquette
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...
The Perils of Chronic Under-Loading
From the Editor Every time a tragedy of this sort befalls boat owners and the marine industry, I feel compelled to write about it in...
Diesel Fuel Additives – Part II
From the Editor Last fall I walked the aisles of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show on the hunt for new and interesting products. During those...
Diesel Fuel Additives – Part I
From the Editor For nearly my entire three-decade marine industry career I’ve encountered a phenomenon, one I hoped would wane with the proliferation of the...
Battery Terminals
From the Editor Last month I mentioned the disquieting marine industry trends of acquisition and consolidation and the net result of diminished support and customer...
Bonding Systems and Corrosion Prevention
From the Editor As I write this month’s editorial I’m in flight, returning from a series of back to back inspections and sea trials. While...
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