About Us

Who I Am

My name is Cuong Le, and I specialize in marine electronics, electrical systems, corrosion diagnostics, and yacht‑system troubleshooting. I install, survey, and diagnose the systems that yacht owners rely on every day—navigation, communication, power, charging, bonding, grounding, and onboard electronics.

I combine three pillars of experience:

1. Marine Mechanic & Marine Electronics Training

I am a graduate of the UTI Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida, trained by world‑class instructors in marine engines, electrical systems, and electronics.

• 4.0 GPA

• Multiple “Student of the Course” awards

• 9 Director’s List appearances

This foundation allows me to approach yacht systems with both mechanical and electrical/electronic understanding.

2. Professional Marine Industry Experience

I previously worked as a rigging technician for a custom boat builder in South Florida, installing and troubleshooting:

• Navigation electronics

• VHF, AIS, radar, and NMEA networks

• Electrical distribution systems

• Charging systems and battery banks

• Corrosion protection and bonding systems

I understand how yachts are built, wired, rigged, and maintained—because I’ve done the work hands‑on.

3. Veteran Background & Real‑World Operational Experience

I served in the United States Marine Corps as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman (1994–1997), responsible for daily pre‑op and post‑op inspections including:

• Through‑hull integrity

• Engine and transmission readiness

• Electrical and communication systems

• Bilge and hydraulic systems

• Safety and operational reliability at sea

This experience shaped my approach to precision, safety, and system reliability.

What I Do Today

Through Turquoise Marine Systems, I provide yacht owners with:

• Marine Electronics Guidance

How to choose, install, upgrade, and troubleshoot:

• Radar, AIS, VHF, GPS

• NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000 networks

• Autopilots, chartplotters, sensors

• Satellite compass, fluxgate, and gyro systems

• Electrical System Education

Clear explanations of:

• AC/DC systems

• Battery banks & charging

• Inverters & power management

• Grounding, bonding, and isolation

• Overcurrent protection & wiring standards

• Corrosion Prevention & Diagnostics

Including:

• Hull potential testing

• Stray current detection

• Anode selection & replacement

• Bonding system inspections

• Shore power corrosion issues

• DIY Guides & Technical Breakdowns

I write detailed, accurate, step‑by‑step guides that help yacht owners:

• Avoid misinformation

• Prevent expensive failures

• Understand their systems

• Make informed upgrade decisions

Every guide is based on real training, real tools, and real marine‑systems experience.

Why I Built This Site

Most marine information online is incomplete, outdated, or written by people who have never installed or troubleshot a system on a yacht.

I built Turquoise Marine Systems to fix that.

This site is for yacht owners who want clarity, accuracy, and real technical insight—not guesswork.

A Life on the Water

I’ve lived, worked, and traveled around the world near the ocean—Southern California, the Carolinas, Virginia, Vietnam, and Europe. I’ve spent time aboard naval carriers, private yachts, and custom‑built vessels. The water has always been home.

Full Information About Products & DIY

Electronics & Electrical How-To

Using the right tools and marine electronic and electrical parts can help prolong your yacht and protect personnel onboard. Each of the survey, inspection, and refit DIYs can save you countless hours scouring the Internet for incomplete and inaccurate information that can permanently damage your yacht or even cause injuries or death. 

Electrical Survey & Refit

• 12/24V AC & DC Survey, Inspection, and Refit
• Battery Banks Survey, Maintenance, and Refit
• Alternative Energy, Solar Panels, Wind Turbine
• Three-Phase Electrical Systems Shore Power Inlet
• Galvanic Isolator, Polarization and Isolation Transformers
• Grounding Systems Survey, Inspection, and Refit