The Ethos of Damage Control
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The Value of Time
Not long ago, a client and I spoke about the...
Choosing Chain: Challenging a Maritime Myth
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"Killed by a filing cabinet", that was the title of a story I read a few months ago, written by a Coast...
Editorial: Island Lady Fire Analyzed – Feature: Understanding and Preventing Aluminum Corrosion
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With the fall boat show season in our wake, the Marine Systems Excellence...
50 vs. 60 Hz; Understanding the difference from a boat buying and ownership perspective
Text and photos copyright © 2018 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. From the Masthead
A few months ago I found myself working on a project in La...
Feature Article: Unraveling the Corrosion Mystery – Editorial: Technical Competence and Job Skills
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Just as I began to write this column I received an email from a colleague, he manages the physical plant for a...
A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part II
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From the Masthead: Simplicity vs. Reality
Not long ago I met with a potential client who...
June 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Bonding Raw Water Plumbing; Is it Necessary?
A few weeks ago a client shared with me some observations made by a surveyor, one...
A Boat Buyer’s ‘Top Ten’ Guide to a Pre-Offer Evaluation Part I – ...
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It’s no understatement to say access to critical machinery, engineering and bilge areas is vitally important. It’s a subject on which virtually...
Raw Water Pump Service – Editorial: It’s Just Lunch
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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,...
Caulk and Sealant Selection and Use – Editorial: The Big Three, Essential Tasks...
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The Big Three Don’t wait. That’s been my advice to vessel owners and skippers...