Feature Article: Seacock Lubrication, and Dealing with Disused Seacocks – Editorial: Complexity
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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...
Getting to Know Your Vessel – Bonding Systems and Corrosion Prevention
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As I write this month’s editorial I’m in flight, returning from a series of back to back inspections and sea trials. While...
Keeping the Keel Attached
Text and Photos By Ralph Naranjo Copyright June 2014 Like bookends of keel design, these two under body extremes reflect how keel loads can be tightly focused or...
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...
“Technical Authors Must Take a Stand” and “Laying up Potable Water and Sanitation Systems”
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead Technical authors must take a stand Knowing of my interest in the subject, a...
Hose Clamps Part I: Design and Selection
Letter from the Editor
A few months ago I visited an engine repair facility on behalf of a client. His engine was in the process...
Battery Installation
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Over the past few days, I’ve had feelings that alternate between… those I had after 9/11; those I had in 2008 and...
When it comes to boats, simple is better… or is it?
When it comes to boats, simple is better … or is it?
By Bill Sisson
Photos by Steve D'Antonio It’s virtually impossible to purchase an engine today...
Series and Parallel; What does it mean?
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
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I turned the key and absolutely nothing happened, no dash lights, not even...
Propeller Installation – Editorial: Rescues at Sea that should not have been Necessary
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I’m pleased to announce that the dates for the third Trawler and Motor Vessel Technical Training Workshop have been established, the event...