Today, we’re joined by Steve D’Antonio, a feature writer, journalist, photographer, and editorialist; he has written well over a thousand technical, seamanship, destination, boat review and historical articles for various publications, including Professional Boat Builder (of which he is the Technical Editor), Ocean Navigator, PassageMaker, Boat US Seaworthy, Soundings, Wooden Boat, and Practical Sailor among others. He has traveled extensively for his work, visiting six of the world’s seven continents, as well as reaching above the Arctic, and below the Antarctic, Circles.

Steve has been employed continuously in the marine industry since 1988, beginning as a mechanic and electrician and, beginning in 1995, going on to manage boat yards and custom boat building shops in North Carolina and Virginia.  In 2007 Steve launched Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting, Inc. which offers marine systems consulting, management and technical training and pre-purchase services to boat owners, boat builders and others within the marine industry.

Steve D’Antonio Marine Consulting: www.stevedmarineconsulting.com

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