Boating Zen
Having worked in the pleasure boat industry for nearly 55 years as a builder, designer/engineer and surveyor/consultant as well as being long time sailor/liveaboard I started this channel to share some of what I have learned over the years. My focus will be boat repair and seamanship as I try to share some of what I have learned over the years. Your support helps me keep sharing as well as being able to buy parts for my own "Project Boat." Thanks for watching, please subscribe and like my videos, it helps, feel free to ask any questions you may have. Capt. Wayne
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Having worked in the pleasure boat industry for nearly 55 years as a builder, designer/engineer and surveyor/consultant as well as being long time sailor/liveaboard I started this channel to share some of what I have learned over the years. My focus will be boat repair and seamanship as I try to share some of what I have learned over the years. Your support helps me keep sharing as well as being able to buy parts for my own "Project Boat." Thanks for watching, please subscribe and like my videos, it helps, feel free to ask any questions you may have. Capt. Wayne
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The other 80% of Cruising They Don’t Tell You About
What every new Cruiser needs to understand is that a good part of cruising is not learning how to sail or navigate it is how to keep the boat working! If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! Join the BoatingZen community on Patreon. For more content visit...
30 Minute Used Boat Inspection
How to quickly tell is a boat you may be interested in is going to be worth the time and effort of a more in depth inspection or if you should just move on. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider subscribing to...
How to Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane
As a Marine Surveyor I have seen many boat damaged in storms. I have put together a few of the lessons I learned that most hurricane prep information leaves out. Join me as I point out the things most never consider when preparing for a storm. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs...
A surveyor’s View of a 2003 Beneteau 473
Join me for a inside look at what a surveyor sees when reviewing a Beneteau 473. Some issues are not always easy to spot but cannot hide from a trained eye of a good surveyor. Seeing what a surveyor looks for can help you spot problems when used boat shopping. If you like this video please subscri...
Inspecting hoses aboard your boat
Regular hose inspections can not only keep you afloat but can save you from unwanted problems at the worst times. Most boater neglect their hoses until one fails. In this video I show you what to look out for to avoid problems. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinel...
Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Sailboat
A quick look at the pros and cons of buying a used sailboat from a surveyors point of view. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider subscribing to our Patreon channel. Your support helps us keep producing quality...
Inspecting your underwater fittings
Half of all boats sink due to failed below the waterline fittings. Regular inspections of your thru hulls will ensure your boat stays above the waves! Join me as I review some simple inspections and things to watch out for with your underwater fittings. Locate potential issues before they become maj...
Why Keels Fail!
Most people think bad keel bolts are why keels fall off. The truth is is more complicated and keel bolts are only a small part of the problem. Join me as I take a closer realistic look at why keels fail. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find th...
A beginners guide to bonding systems on your boat
A beginners guide to understanding bonding systems. I try to simplify just what a bonding system is, what it does and why you may want or not a bonding system on your boat. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider...
Top 5 Deal Killers When Buying a Sailboat
As a surveyor these are the top 5 reasons my clients backed out of a sailboat purchase. If you are looking to buy a sailboat these are the big items to watch out for. #boatbuying #sailboat If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful...
Protecting your Boat with Fender Boards
Don't let your boat get damaged while at dock! Fixed docks and bulkheads can be hard for most fenders to truly protect your boat. A simple fender board can go a long way to protecting the sides and rub rails on your boat. #docking #boatfenders If you like this video please subscribe and hit t...
Keeping Your Lifelines Safe
Lifelines help keep you and your crew safely aboard but only if they are up to the task. Routine inspections will help keep everyone safely aboard and give you piece of mind. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consid...
Yanmar Hour Meter Repair
It seems these LCD hour meters found on Yanmar, Volvo, and VDO tachometers have a bad habit of going blank so you can no longer see the engine hours. A new Tachometer is expensive and will not help recover the true hours. The solution is to keep the existing tachometer and recover the hours by simpl...
Boarding Ladder Safety
Falling overboard is a danger even when at dock. Make sure your boarding ladder is easy to use in an emergency and is in good condition. #boatrepair #sailing #sailboat #boating If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consi...
Sea Ray 340 Survey Review
Join me for a quick review of a 2006 Sea Ray Sundancer survey results. Learn more about how these boats are built and what to look out for if you are thinking of buying one of these boats. #projectboat #boatrepair #sailing #boating #searayboats If you like this video please subscribe and hit thum...
Keeping Propane Safe
Propane is a great fuel aboard but keeping it safe takes a few simple precautions. Join me as I show you what to look for to stay safe. #boatrepair #boating #sailing If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider subscr...
Inspecting Your Roller Furling
A few simple inspections can help keep you and your boat safe and sailing smoothly. Join me as I explain how to keep your system working the way it should. #boatrepair #sailing #sailing If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful pl...
Understanding Inverter Installations
Knowing the proper way to install an inverter will keep you and your crew safe and keep your system working as it should. #boatrepair #inverter #inverterconnnection #sailing If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consid...
Catalina 36 Survey Review
In this new series I review some of the surveys I have done over the years to give a more in depth look at boats I inspected. Hopefully it will help others understand more about different types of boats as well as learn what to look for when considering a boat purchase. Please ask any questions you ...
Quick Rigging Inspections
Doing a quick rigging inspection before heading out could possibly save you failures at sea. Things are a lot easier to fix at the dock! #boatrepair #sailing #sailboat If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider su...
Hose Clamps for your boat
Understanding your boats hose clamps is important to keeping your boat leak free. Most owners neglect their vessels hose clamps at their own peril. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider subscribing to our Patre...
Tank Vents on your boat
A blocked or restricted tank vent can cause all sorts of problems and is often overlooked. Checking your tank vent is important to keeping your systems working properly. If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider sub...
Fixing the Main Hatch
Easy inexpensive way I fixed my stiff sliding hatch. Using cheap nylon ball bearings I trans formed my hatch from hard to open to a single light push/ If you like this video please subscribe and hit thumbs up! It genuinely helps! If you find this video helpful please consider subscribing to our P...