The Invaluable Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge – Editorial: My Kingdom for a Set Screw…
From the Masthead
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...
Seaworthy, Reliable and Safe
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...
Demystifying Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference
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...
Don’t Be Alarmed and Sea Sense
Don't Be Alarmed Why engine and other systems alarms are invaluable by Steve D'Antonio Keeping track of what is going on with your vessel's vital systems is a crucial part...
Greenland Odyssey Part II
Steve D’Antonio
Copyright SDMC, Inc. 2014 From the Editor
Each time I receive an e mail or a call from a client or reader, seeking assistance with...
Cruising Log of S/V Alchemy
Dear SDMC blog subscribers: What follows is a recent cruising log entry from SDMC Captains' Club members Dick and Ginger Stevenson, cruising aboard their Valiant...
Onboard Alarms – Part II
Text and Photos By Steve D'Antonio Copyright May 2014 While some alarms afford users a simple convenience, a warning regarding a nearly full holding tank for...
Cracking the Code: Working with Boat Yards and the Marine Industry Part I
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2016
From the Masthead
Last month I solicited readers for feedback on their marine industry customer care experiences. I received a...
Series and Parallel; What does it mean?
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
I turned the key and absolutely nothing happened, no dash lights, not even...
Greenland Odyssey Part III
Photos and Text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2014 SDMC, Inc.
Letter from the Editor
2014 saw a number of changes in the marine industry as well as for...