Wayne Canning Marine Surveyor

10/28/2025

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10/28/2025

I have retired from surveying but I am still doing how to and advice videos and articles on my web site. boatingzen.com. Join me there for more boating information. Thanks Capt Wayne

08/01/2024

Thank you everyone for the nice birthday comments. At my age I tend to not to get too excited lol But nice to have the support of friends. Looking forward to another year with all you great folks in my Life!

12/17/2019

12/10/2019

I have a new article on understanding galvanic Isolators

By Capt Wayne Canning, AMS                 There is a lot of misunderstanding about how corrosion of underwater metal happens on a boat and how being in a marina effects underwater metal corrosion. Often mislabeled as “Electrolysis” which is a different process, it should correctl...

10/31/2019

This applies to boats as well

10/24/2019

Who can tell me what is wrong in this photo?

04/24/2019

Hopefully this article will help some with doing a good battery installation. As a surveyor I see some scary stuff out there.

Batteries are the heart of your boats electrical system. They can also be a very dangerous part of your electrical system if not correctly installed. Batteries contain a large amount of energy along with some not pleasant chemicals, which can leak causing corrosion and damage …

06/10/2018

Here I am at work

05/28/2018

A good article BoatUS

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 24, 2018 – For recreational boaters, sailors and anglers, having a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF radio aboard to call for emergency help will always be the fastest way to summon assistance from your closest rescuers. That means that going without one can hurt your cha…

03/02/2018

Check out my latest article in Ocean Navigator magazine On proper battery installations.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/March-April-2018/Battery-installations/