December 2020 Newsletter “Means of Escape”
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Means of Escape
The recent fire and resulting fatalities aboard the dive boat Conception,...
January 2023 Newsletter “Motor Mount Installation”
Photo Essay: Motor Mount Installation
Motor mounts play a vital role in the propulsion system scheme; they represent the only link between the thrust created...
Photo Essay – January 2016
Fuel Filter Vacuum Gauge
Tex and photos by Steve D'Antonio In order to effectively utilize a vacuum gauge for fuel system analysis or troubleshooting it must,...
August 2017 Newsletter
Text and photos by Steve D'Antonio Copyright © 2017
My Love/Hate Relationship with Bilge Pump Control Panels
While it's often given short shrift, bilge pump design and installation is every...
October 2020 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Please Remove Your Shoes…
It’s a veritable right of passage for those working on...
August 2018 Newsletter
Photo Essay: Core Closeout
It’s a subject that comes up time and time again when I’m working with boat builders and boat yards, core close...
March 2016 Newsletter
Photo Essay
Life Cell, a Better Ditch Kit
Ditch bags are an invaluable accessory no blue water passagemaking vessel should be without. They are also nothing...
Photo Essay – January 2015
Is your Belt the Right Size
Photo and text by Steve D'Antonio Copyright 2015 SDMC, Inc. The belts used to turn various engine accessories- raw water pumps,...
June 2019 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2019 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
Photo Essay: Manual Tiller Steering
Steering, along with propulsion and watertight integrity, is one of your...
May 2020 Newsletter
Text and photos © 2020 Steve D'Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc.
From the Masthead
Ever the optimist, I believe if Covid 19 isn’t yet in our wake,...