Steve D'Antonio, ZMI Yard Manager and Vice President of Operations, has contributed technical articles to publications including Ocean Navigator (contributing Editor), PassageMaker (Contributing Editor), Cruising World, Nautical World, Boat US-Seaworthy and Professional Boat Builder.
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Selecting a Surveyor
This can be a tough job, but with these pointers it is a little easier.
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Durable Beauty - LPU
Our thanks to Ocean Navigator Magazine
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Making the rig right again
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Core - Part 1
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Core - Part 2
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AGM Batteries
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Blisters
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Electrical Systems Part I
An in depth discussion of electrical systems for cruising vessels. Part I of a two part series.
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Electrical Systems Part II
An in depth discussion of batteries, alternators, and electrical system strategy.
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Choosing a Boatyard
Entrusting your boat to a boatyard can be a scary proposition. This article offers suggestions for choosing the right yard for you and your boat.
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Noise and Vibration
Part One of a two part series. In this article Steve discusses the causes of sound and vibration, and explains the way sound is measured
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Noise and Vibration - Part II
In this, the second part of a two part series, Steve discusses solutions to sound problems on yachts.
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Fuel, Water, and Holding Tanks
Unfortunately, tank failures—be they fuel, water, or waste—are all too
common. The sad fact is most of these failures are easily preventable.
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Running Gear
The prop, strut, shaft and their related parts spin in a delicately balanced world. A little attention paid up front is much more cost effective than big repair bills later on.
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