Life Rafts Pt I

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Recently, an SDMC consulting client who is in the process of having a 68-foot cruising vessel built, contacted me.  He posed several important questions regarding...

Feature: Damper Plates – Editorial: It’s Dangerous Out There

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From the Masthead It’s Dangerous Out there; Pay attention, your life, limbs, or eyesight, may depend on it. When I was a U.S. Naval Sea...

Hose Clamps Part I: Design and Selection

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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...

The Good Samaritan at Sea

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From the Editor I’m composing this month’s column as I sit in the pilothouse of a 68-foot trawler, moored at Limehouse Basin, London, the UK. ...

Feature: Risks of Undersized Bonding/Grounding Wires – Editorial: You Have Enemies?

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From the Masthead You have Enemies? If you are in this industry long enough, you are bound to make a few enemies, but that’s not necessarily...

Oil Change Fundamentals

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A Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting client recently sent me an e mail inquiring about the proper procedures for an oil change.  She didn’t have...

Don’t Be Alarmed and Sea Sense

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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...

Editorial: Reviewing Invoices – Feature Article: Fan Belts

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Text and photos by Steve D’Antonio Copyright © 2016 From the Masthead Have you tasted the tea lately?  About two years ago, in order to make time zone transition easier,...

Crimping Etiquette – Editorial: CO Poisoning Misinformation

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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...

A Pilot’s Perspective

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A Pilot's Perspective: Running in Reduced Visibility By Bill Band All photos by Bill Band Your perspective changes when the weather turns foul or the fog rolls in. You...

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