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Digital switching & monitoring, something I can get on board with

An AI generated display, that said, its not too different to some actual ones. Those of you in the know will spot some of the mistakes. Digital switching in its simplest terms is being able to operate circuits, such as lights, pumps, music etc. from a screen instead of using physical switches or controls. Some of these systems are very well implemented, obviously designed by someone who understands the needs of boaters and if installed really well, also understands the needs of technicians who have to maintain the systems. Digital monitoring is another branch of these systems, this is something that I find very useful, the ability to be alerted to problems or see a whole lot of information on one screen. The thing I like most about digital systems, especially monitoring, is it works on a standard system protocol and network called NMEA2000. This protocol allows manufacturers of various monitoring and switching systems, as well as navigation equipment to know that everything will play n...

Sensory overload, or how I learned to ignore and love the alarms at the same time (and the sensors connected to them)

"Don´t quote me on that", the life of a service writer, the difficulties of quoting for clients

Boat perfection, diesel engines, who does is best? and, how to keep them going for years.