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 > A curated list of marine electronics, NMEA, SignalK, OpenCPN and other open source boat tech projects, vendor hardware and software, blogs and forums.
 
-> A curated list of boat tech stuff. Boat tech includes all things NMEA and Seatalk, marine internet, open source projects, hardware vendors, educational resources, blogs, vlogs and forums. This directory is presented as best endeavours, by sailors for sailors. It has an open Creative Commons license ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode.en)), contains no advertisements, paid placements or referrals. No recommendation is implied of any vendor, nor is this directory exhaustive or authoritative. ![Boat Tech Directory logo](/@rhizomatics/signalk-boat-tech-directory-plugin/_astro/social-preview.BBl0e1iQ_Z4TTY1.webp) ### Contribute [Section titled “Contribute”](#contribute) Contributions welcome! Read the [contribution guidelines](./contributing/) first. ## Sections [Section titled “Sections”](#sections) * [Social](./social/) — Blogs, vlogs, video channels and forums. * [Charts and Data](./charts/) — Open and volunteer charting projects * [Open Source Projects](./open-source-projects/) — Software and firmware, including NMEA libraries * [Protocols](./protocols/) — NMEA, Seatalk, CANBus, SAE and other marine networking standards * [Vendors](./vendors/) — Hardware and software vendors, and specialist consultants. * [Education and Reference](./education/) — Courses, certification, tutorials * [News](./news/) — News and reviews * [Reference](./reference/) —Technical references
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-# Index
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-> A-Z index of every entry in the directory.
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-## A [Section titled “A”](#a) * [A+T](../vendors/#at) — Vendors * [Actisense](../vendors/#actisense) — Vendors * [Actisense Hub](../education/#actisense-hub) — Education * [Actisense Media](../news/#actisense-media) — News * [Admiralty Datahub](../charts/#admiralty-datahub) — Charts and Data * [Adrena](../vendors/#adrena) — Vendors * [AggSoft](../vendors/#aggsoft) — Vendors * [Agile4Life](../social/#agile4life) — Social * [Airmar](../vendors/#airmar) — Vendors * [AIS-catcher](../open-source-projects/#ais-catcher) — Open Source Projects * [AllThingzSailing](../education/#allthingzsailing) — Education * [ANT/ANT+](../protocols/#antant) — Standards and Protocols * [Antares Charts](../charts/#antares-charts) — Charts and Data * [Aquatic AV](../vendors/#aquatic-av) — Vendors * [Attainable Adventure Cruising](../education/#attainable-adventure-cruising) — Education * [Austral](../vendors/#austral) — Vendors * [AvNav](../open-source-projects/#avnav) — Open Source Projects * [Avtex](../vendors/#avtex) — Vendors ## B [Section titled “B”](#b) * [B\&G](../vendors/#bg) — Vendors * [B\&G FastNet Notes](../protocols/#bg-fastnet-notes) — Standards and Protocols * [Bareboat Necessities](../open-source-projects/#bareboat-necessities) — Open Source Projects * [Beetronics](../vendors/#beetronics) — Vendors * [Bergie](../social/#bergie) — Social * [BLE](../protocols/#ble) — Standards and Protocols * [Blue Sea](../vendors/#blue-sea) — Vendors * [BlueBridge](../open-source-projects/#bluebridge) — Open Source Projects * [Bluestone](../vendors/#bluestone) — Vendors * [Boat Electrical and Electronic Q\&A](../social/#boat-electrical-and-electronic-qa) — Social * [Boat HowTo](../education/#boat-howto) — Education * [boatdesign.net](../social/#boatdesignnet) — Social * [BoatHackers](../social/#boathackers) — Social * [BoatHacks](../open-source-projects/#boathacks) — Open Source Projects * [Boating with the Baileys](../social/#boating-with-the-baileys) — Social * [BoatMonitor32](../vendors/#boatmonitor32) — Vendors * [BoatOpenIO](../open-source-projects/#boatopenio) — Open Source Projects * [Boats and Bits](../social/#boats-and-bits) — Social * [BoatyPi](../open-source-projects/#boatypi) — Open Source Projects * [BrineOMatic](../open-source-projects/#brineomatic) — Open Source Projects * [bt-sensors-plugin](../protocols/#bt-sensors-plugin) — Standards and Protocols * [BVM](../vendors/#bvm) — Vendors ## C [Section titled “C”](#c) * [C-Map](../charts/#c-map) — Charts and Data * [Caladh](../checklists/#caladh) — Checklists * [CAN Boat](../open-source-projects/#can-boat) — Open Source Projects * [CAN Bus](../protocols/#can-bus) — Standards and Protocols * [canboatjs](../open-source-projects/#canboatjs) — Open Source Projects * [Catalina 320 Log](../social/#catalina-320-log) — Social * [Chetco](../vendors/#chetco) — Vendors * [Citizen Sea](../charts/#citizen-sea) — Charts and Data * [coelcanth](../social/#coelcanth) — Social * [Comar](../vendors/#comar) — Vendors * [Copperhill](../vendors/#copperhill) — Vendors * [Cricalix](../social/#cricalix) — Social * [Crimp](../vendors/#crimp) — Vendors * [Cruising Solutions](../vendors/#cruising-solutions) — Vendors * [Cybernet](../vendors/#cybernet) — Vendors * [Cyclops Marine](../vendors/#cyclops-marine) — Vendors ## D [Section titled “D”](#d) * [d3kOS](../open-source-projects/#d3kos) — Open Source Projects * [Daniamant](../vendors/#daniamant) — Vendors * [Dealer Network](../servicing/#dealer-network) — Servicing and Spares * [Dealer Network](../servicing/#dealer-network-1) — Servicing and Spares * [Dealer Network](../servicing/#dealer-network-2) — Servicing and Spares * [DeepBlue](../vendors/#deepblue) — Vendors * [Digital Yacht](../vendors/#digital-yacht) — Vendors * [DiscoTime](../open-source-projects/#discotime) — Open Source Projects * [DIY Onboard](../social/#diy-onboard) — Social ## E [Section titled “E”](#e) * [EasyHub](../vendors/#easyhub) — Vendors * [eInk Labels for SignalK](../open-source-projects/#eink-labels-for-signalk) — Open Source Projects * [em-trak](../vendors/#em-trak) — Vendors * [ENC Coverage Catalogue](../charts/#enc-coverage-catalogue) — Charts and Data * [ESP32 NMEA2000](../open-source-projects/#esp32-nmea2000) — Open Source Projects * [ESP32 NMEA2000 Multiprotocol Gateway](../open-source-projects/#esp32-nmea2000-multiprotocol-gateway) — Open Source Projects * [Expedition Marine](../vendors/#expedition-marine) — Vendors ## F [Section titled “F”](#f) * [Francis Fustier](../vendors/#francis-fustier) — Vendors * [FrothFet](../open-source-projects/#frothfet) — Open Source Projects * [Furuno](../vendors/#furuno) — Vendors ## G [Section titled “G”](#g) * [Gadget Pool](../vendors/#gadget-pool) — Vendors * [Galadriel Plotter](../open-source-projects/#galadriel-plotter) — Open Source Projects * [Galvanic Works](../vendors/#galvanic-works) — Vendors * [Garmin](../vendors/#garmin) — Vendors * [Garmin BlueNet](../protocols/#garmin-bluenet) — Standards and Protocols * [Garmin Marine Network](../protocols/#garmin-marine-network) — Standards and Protocols * [Gary Woodruff](../social/#gary-woodruff) — Social * [gedad](../vendors/#gedad) — Vendors * [Go Pottie](../vendors/#go-pottie) — Vendors * [go-nmea](../open-source-projects/#go-nmea) — Open Source Projects * [GPS NMEA 0183 Messaging Protocol 101](../education/#gps-nmea-0183-messaging-protocol-101) — Education * [gpsd](../open-source-projects/#gpsd) — Open Source Projects * [Guardian Digital](../vendors/#guardian-digital) — Vendors * [GWeatherRouting](../open-source-projects/#gweatherrouting) — Open Source Projects * [gypsy](../open-source-projects/#gypsy) — Open Source Projects ## H [Section titled “H”](#h) * [Hacking Family](../social/#hacking-family) — Social * [Hallberg-Rassy Parts Shop](../servicing/#hallberg-rassy-parts-shop) — Servicing and Spares * [Hanse UK Spares](../servicing/#hanse-uk-spares) — Servicing and Spares * [HAT Labs](../vendors/#hat-labs) — Vendors * [Hello Sailor](../vendors/#hello-sailor) — Vendors * [Helm](../open-source-projects/#helm) — Open Source Projects * [Humminbird](../vendors/#humminbird) — Vendors ## I [Section titled “I”](#i) * [ICOM](../vendors/#icom) — Vendors * [IEC61162](../protocols/#iec61162) — Standards and Protocols * [Ilma](../open-source-projects/#ilma) — Open Source Projects * [Impulse](../vendors/#impulse) — Vendors * [imud](../open-source-projects/#imud) — Open Source Projects * [iNav4u](../vendors/#inav4u) — Vendors ## K [Section titled “K”](#k) * [Kicker Audio](../vendors/#kicker-audio) — Vendors * [Kip](../open-source-projects/#kip) — Open Source Projects * [KPlex](../open-source-projects/#kplex) — Open Source Projects ## L [Section titled “L”](#l) * [LCJ Capteurs](../vendors/#lcj-capteurs) — Vendors * [libWeatherRouting](../open-source-projects/#libweatherrouting) — Open Source Projects * [Lille Ø](../checklists/#lille-%C3%B8) — Checklists * [Lille Ø](../social/#lille-%C3%B8) — Social * [LoRaWan](../protocols/#lorawan) — Standards and Protocols * [Lowrance](../vendors/#lowrance) — Vendors * [LuckGRIB](../vendors/#luckgrib) — Vendors * [Luissa 351](../vendors/#luissa-351) — Vendors ## M [Section titled “M”](#m) * [Maiana](../open-source-projects/#maiana) — Open Source Projects * [Maintenance ROS](../vendors/#maintenance-ros) — Vendors * [MAPTATTOO](../vendors/#maptattoo) — Vendors * [Mapterhorn](../charts/#mapterhorn) — Charts and Data * [Maretron](../vendors/#maretron) — Vendors * [Marine Chart Viewer](../open-source-projects/#marine-chart-viewer) — Open Source Projects * [Marine Control Server](../vendors/#marine-control-server) — Vendors * [Marine Data Solutions](../vendors/#marine-data-solutions) — Vendors * [Marine Electronics Journal](../news/#marine-electronics-journal) — News * [MarineDCAC](../vendors/#marinedcac) — Vendors * [MarineYachtRadar](../open-source-projects/#marineyachtradar) — Open Source Projects * [Marinux](../open-source-projects/#marinux) — Open Source Projects * [Matsutec](../vendors/#matsutec) — Vendors * [Meco Training](../education/#meco-training) — Education * [Meltemus](../vendors/#meltemus) — Vendors * [MicroNet](../protocols/#micronet---raymarine-owned-proprietary-wireless-protocol-for) — Standards and Protocols * [minmea](../open-source-projects/#minmea) — Open Source Projects * [ModBus](../protocols/#modbus) — Standards and Protocols * [Moody UK Spares](../servicing/#moody-uk-spares) — Servicing and Spares * [MQTT](../protocols/#mqtt) — Standards and Protocols * [Mr Lopez](../education/#mr-lopez) — Education * [MySmartBoat](../vendors/#mysmartboat) — Vendors ## N [Section titled “N”](#n) * [NASA Marine](../vendors/#nasa-marine) — Vendors * [Nauti-Control](../vendors/#nauti-control) — Vendors * [Nautibus](../vendors/#nautibus) — Vendors * [Nautic Alert](../vendors/#nautic-alert) — Vendors * [Nautical Chart Catalogs](../charts/#nautical-chart-catalogs) — Charts and Data * [Nauticsense](../vendors/#nauticsense) — Vendors * [Nautinect](../vendors/#nautinect) — Vendors * [Navigation Laptops](../vendors/#navigation-laptops) — Vendors * [Navigation Mac & Co](../social/#navigation-mac--co) — Social * [Navigatrix](../vendors/#navigatrix) — Vendors * [Navily](../vendors/#navily) — Vendors * [Navimetrix](../vendors/#navimetrix) — Vendors * [Navinet](../vendors/#navinet) — Vendors * [Navstation](../vendors/#navstation) — Vendors * [Nexus](../protocols/#nexus) — Standards and Protocols * [Nick Hayward](../social/#nick-hayward) — Social * [NKE](../vendors/#nke) — Vendors * [nm2k](../open-source-projects/#nm2k) — Open Source Projects * [NMEA 2000 Solutions](../vendors/#nmea-2000-solutions) — Vendors * [NMEA 2000 Support Group](../social/#nmea-2000-support-group) — Social * [NMEA 2000 Technical Forum](../social/#nmea-2000-technical-forum) — Social * [NMEA Certification and Training](../education/#nmea-certification-and-training) — Education * [NMEA Conference and Expo](../education/#nmea-conference-and-expo) — Education * [nmea crate](../open-source-projects/#nmea-crate) — Open Source Projects * [NMEA FAQ](../reference/#nmea-faq) — Reference * [NMEA OneNet](../protocols/#nmea-onenet) — Standards and Protocols * [NMEA over IP](../protocols/#nmea-over-ip) — Standards and Protocols * [NMEA Revealed](../reference/#nmea-revealed) — Reference * [nmea-simple](../open-source-projects/#nmea-simple) — Open Source Projects * [nmea0183](../open-source-projects/#nmea0183) — Open Source Projects * [NMEA0183](../protocols/#nmea0183) — Standards and Protocols * [NMEA2000](../open-source-projects/#nmea2000) — Open Source Projects * [nmea2000](../open-source-projects/#nmea2000-1) — Open Source Projects * [NMEA2000](../protocols/#nmea2000) — Standards and Protocols * [NMEA2000\_ais\_wifi\_gw](../open-source-projects/#nmea2000_ais_wifi_gw) — Open Source Projects * [NMEA2000\_esp32](../open-source-projects/#nmea2000_esp32) — Open Source Projects * [NMEAParser](../open-source-projects/#nmeaparser) — Open Source Projects * [nmeasim](../open-source-projects/#nmeasim) — Open Source Projects * [NoForeignLand](../vendors/#noforeignland) — Vendors ## O [Section titled “O”](#o) * [Ocean Science Technology](../education/#ocean-science-technology) — Education * [Ocean Signal](../vendors/#ocean-signal) — Vendors * [Oceanav](../vendors/#oceanav) — Vendors * [Oceanic Systems](../vendors/#oceanic-systems) — Vendors * [Ole W. Saastad](../social/#ole-w-saastad) — Social * [Onwa](../vendors/#onwa) — Vendors * [Open Boat Projects](../open-source-projects/#open-boat-projects) — Open Source Projects * [Open Earth](../charts/#open-earth) — Charts and Data * [Open Marine Systems](../open-source-projects/#open-marine-systems) — Open Source Projects * [OpenBathy](../charts/#openbathy) — Charts and Data * [OpenCPN](../open-source-projects/#opencpn) — Open Source Projects * [OpenCPN Users](../social/#opencpn-users) — Social * [OpenFairWind](../open-source-projects/#openfairwind) — Open Source Projects * [OpenMarine](../social/#openmarine) — Social * [OpenMarine](../vendors/#openmarine) — Vendors * [OpenPlotter](../open-source-projects/#openplotter) — Open Source Projects * [OpenSeaMap](../charts/#openseamap) — Charts and Data * [OpenSkipper](../open-source-projects/#openskipper) — Open Source Projects * [OpenTide](../charts/#opentide) — Charts and Data * [OpenWaters](../charts/#openwaters) — Charts and Data * [Orca](../vendors/#orca) — Vendors * [OsmAnd](../vendors/#osmand) — Vendors * [Out Chasing Stars](../social/#out-chasing-stars) — Social * [Owner Requests](../servicing/#owner-requests) — Servicing and Spares ## P [Section titled “P”](#p) * [Pacific Yacht Systems](../social/#pacific-yacht-systems) — Social * [Pacific Yacht Systems](../vendors/#pacific-yacht-systems) — Vendors * [PAJ GPS](../vendors/#paj-gps) — Vendors * [Panbo](../news/#panbo) — News * [Panbo](../social/#panbo) — Social * [PCNautic](../vendors/#pcnautic) — Vendors * [Peplink](../vendors/#peplink) — Vendors * [Philippi](../vendors/#philippi) — Vendors * [Pitufino](../vendors/#pitufino) — Vendors * [Pixel Sur Mer](../vendors/#pixel-sur-mer) — Vendors * [Poynting](../vendors/#poynting) — Vendors * [PredictWind DataHub](../vendors/#predictwind-datahub) — Vendors * [Project Bob](../social/#project-bob) — Social * [pyais](../open-source-projects/#pyais) — Open Source Projects * [PyGPSClient](../open-source-projects/#pygpsclient) — Open Source Projects * [pynmea2](../open-source-projects/#pynmea2) — Open Source Projects * [PyPilot](../open-source-projects/#pypilot) — Open Source Projects * [Pyssel](../social/#pyssel) — Social ## Q [Section titled “Q”](#q) * [Quark](../vendors/#quark) — Vendors ## R [Section titled “R”](#r) * [Raspberry Pi for Boats](../social/#raspberry-pi-for-boats) — Social * [Raspberry4Sailing](../social/#raspberry4sailing) — Social * [Raspmarine](../vendors/#raspmarine) — Vendors * [Raymarine](../vendors/#raymarine) — Vendors * [RayNet](../protocols/#raynet) — Standards and Protocols * [Renogy](../vendors/#renogy) — Vendors * [Rhizomatics Sailing](../open-source-projects/#rhizomatics-sailing) — Open Source Projects * [ROB](../open-source-projects/#rob) — Open Source Projects * [Rose Point](../vendors/#rose-point) — Vendors * [Rosuku](../vendors/#rosuku) — Vendors ## S [Section titled “S”](#s) * [S-100](../charts/#s-100) — Charts and Data * [SAE J1587/J1708](../protocols/#sae-j1587j1708) — Standards and Protocols * [SAE J1939](../protocols/#sae-j1939) — Standards and Protocols * [Safiery](../vendors/#safiery) — Vendors * [Sail Logger](../vendors/#sail-logger) — Vendors * [Sail-O-Vision](../open-source-projects/#sail-o-vision) — Open Source Projects * [Sailing Performance](../vendors/#sailing-performance) — Vendors * [SailKick](../vendors/#sailkick) — Vendors * [Sailor Hat for Raspberry Pi](../vendors/#sailor-hat-for-raspberry-pi) — Vendors * [SailorGuard](../vendors/#sailorguard) — Vendors * [SailorsLog](../vendors/#sailorslog) — Vendors * [SailRouter](../vendors/#sailrouter) — Vendors * [SailSense](../vendors/#sailsense) — Vendors * [SailServer](../vendors/#sailserver) — Vendors * [Sailtrack](../open-source-projects/#sailtrack) — Open Source Projects * [SailTrack](../vendors/#sailtrack) — Vendors * [Salty Lass](../checklists/#salty-lass) — Checklists * [SavvyNavvy](../vendors/#savvynavvy) — Vendors * [Scadys](../vendors/#scadys) — Vendors * [Sea Jade](../checklists/#sea-jade) — Checklists * [Seabits](../social/#seabits) — Social * [Seably](../education/#seably) — Education * [SeaIQ](../vendors/#seaiq) — Vendors * [SeaPeople](../vendors/#seapeople) — Vendors * [Seatalk 1](../protocols/#seatalk-1) — Standards and Protocols * [Seatalk NG](../protocols/#seatalk-ng) — Standards and Protocols * [Seatalk Technical Reference](../reference/#seatalk-technical-reference) — Reference * [Seatech Systems](../vendors/#seatech-systems) — Vendors * [See Sailing](../vendors/#see-sailing) — Vendors * [Segeln-Forum Boot & Technik](../social/#segeln-forum-boot--technik) — Social * [Sens32](../open-source-projects/#sens32) — Open Source Projects * [Sensar Marine](../vendors/#sensar-marine) — Vendors * [Service Centres](../servicing/#service-centres) — Servicing and Spares * [Service Centres](../servicing/#service-centres-1) — Servicing and Spares * [Several SignalK plugins are available to expose boat data over MQTT, or pull MQTT data into SignalK, for example reading temperature sensors](../protocols/#several-signalk-plugins-are-available-to-expose-boat-data-ov) — Standards and Protocols * [Shielded Twisted Pair Ethernet](../protocols/#shielded-twisted-pair-ethernet) — Standards and Protocols * [Shipmodul](../vendors/#shipmodul) — Vendors * [SI-TEX](../vendors/#si-tex) — Vendors * [SignalK](../open-source-projects/#signalk) — Open Source Projects * [SignalK](../protocols/#signalk) — Standards and Protocols * [SignalK Community](../social/#signalk-community) — Social * [SignalK Google Group](../social/#signalk-google-group) — Social * [signalk-cli](../open-source-projects/#signalk-cli) — Open Source Projects * [Simarine](../vendors/#simarine) — Vendors * [SimNet](../protocols/#simnet) — Standards and Protocols * [Simrad](../vendors/#simrad) — Vendors * [Siren Marine](../vendors/#siren-marine) — Vendors * [SK Pang Electronics](../vendors/#sk-pang-electronics) — Vendors * [SKipper](../vendors/#skipper) — Vendors * [Skippo](../vendors/#skippo) — Vendors * [Smart Boat Innovations](../open-source-projects/#smart-boat-innovations) — Open Source Projects * [Smart Boat Innovations](../social/#smart-boat-innovations) — Social * [Smart Boat Systems](../vendors/#smart-boat-systems) — Vendors * [Smartboatia](../vendors/#smartboatia) — Vendors * [SmartBoats](../news/#smartboats) — News * [SmartDock](../vendors/#smartdock) — Vendors * [Surf n Turf](../social/#surf-n-turf) — Social * [SV Apres](../social/#sv-apres) — Social * [SV Sabado](../social/#sv-sabado) — Social * [SVB Bavaria Shop](../servicing/#svb-bavaria-shop) — Servicing and Spares * [SVB Technical Advice](../education/#svb-technical-advice) — Education * [Sway](../vendors/#sway) — Vendors * [SY Bockra](../social/#sy-bockra) — Social * [SY Sea Jade Boatstuff](../social/#sy-sea-jade-boatstuff) — Social ## T [Section titled “T”](#t) * [TCP](../protocols/#tcp) — Standards and Protocols * [The Boat App](../checklists/#the-boat-app) — Checklists * [The Boat App](../vendors/#the-boat-app) — Vendors * [The Florida Captain](../social/#the-florida-captain) — Social * [The Hull Truth](../social/#the-hull-truth) — Social * [The Low Cost Sailor](../social/#the-low-cost-sailor) — Social * [TimeZero](../vendors/#timezero) — Vendors * [Tinley](../vendors/#tinley) — Vendors * [Tom Seahorse](../social/#tom-seahorse) — Social * [Toolbox Talks](../education/#toolbox-talks) — Education * [Topargee](../vendors/#topargee) — Vendors * [Tremate](../vendors/#tremate) — Vendors * [Trouper](../social/#trouper) — Social * [Tweeds Marine](../vendors/#tweeds-marine) — Vendors * [TwoCan](../open-source-projects/#twocan) — Open Source Projects ## U [Section titled “U”](#u) * [UDP](../protocols/#udp) — Standards and Protocols ## V [Section titled “V”](#v) * [Vakaros](../vendors/#vakaros) — Vendors * [Veinland](../vendors/#veinland) — Vendors * [Vela Navgea](../vendors/#vela-navgea) — Vendors * [vendors](../protocols/#vendors) — Standards and Protocols * [Venus](../open-source-projects/#venus) — Open Source Projects * [Veratron](../vendors/#veratron) — Vendors * [Vesscomm](../vendors/#vesscomm) — Vendors * [Vessel Vault](../vendors/#vessel-vault) — Vendors * [VesselSense](../vendors/#vesselsense) — Vendors * [Victron](../vendors/#victron) — Vendors * [Vircru](../vendors/#vircru) — Vendors ## W [Section titled “W”](#w) * [Weatherdock](../vendors/#weatherdock) — Vendors * [Wegmatt](../vendors/#wegmatt) — Vendors * [Wema](../vendors/#wema) — Vendors * [WilhemSK](../vendors/#wilhemsk) — Vendors ## X [Section titled “X”](#x) * [X Engineering](../open-source-projects/#x-engineering) — Open Source Projects * [Xilje](../open-source-projects/#xilje) — Open Source Projects ## Y [Section titled “Y”](#y) * [Yacht](../news/#yacht) — News * [Yacht Controller](../vendors/#yacht-controller) — Vendors * [Yacht Devices](../vendors/#yacht-devices) — Vendors * [Yacht Management Software (YMS)](../open-source-projects/#yacht-management-software-yms) — Open Source Projects * [Yachtara](../vendors/#yachtara) — Vendors * [Yakbitz](../vendors/#yakbitz) — Vendors ## Z [Section titled “Z”](#z) * [Zapfware](../vendors/#zapfware) — Vendors * [Zapped Myself](../social/#zapped-myself) — Social * [Zigbee](../protocols/#zigbee) — Standards and Protocols * [Zigboat](../vendors/#zigboat) — Vendors ## * [8-bit Sailing](../social/#8-bit-sailing) — Social
+> A curated list of boat tech stuff. Boat tech includes all things NMEA and Seatalk, marine internet, open source projects, hardware vendors, educational resources, blogs, vlogs and forums. This directory is presented as best endeavours, by sailors for sailors. It has an open Creative Commons license ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode.en)), contains no advertisements, paid placements or referrals. No recommendation is implied of any vendor, nor is this directory exhaustive or authoritative. ![Boat Tech Directory logo](/@rhizomatics/signalk-boat-tech-directory-plugin/_astro/social-preview.BBl0e1iQ_Z4TTY1.webp) ### Contribute [Section titled “Contribute”](#contribute) Contributions welcome! Read the [contribution guidelines](./contributing/) first. ## Sections [Section titled “Sections”](#sections) * [Social](./social/) — Blogs, vlogs, video channels and forums. * [Charts and Data](./charts/) — Open and volunteer charting projects. * [Open Source Projects](./open-source-projects/) — Software and firmware, including NMEA libraries. * [Protocols](./protocols/) — NMEA, Seatalk, CANBus, SAE and other marine networking standards. * [Vendors](./vendors/) — Hardware and software vendors, and specialist consultants. * [News](./news/) — News and reviews. * [Education](./education/) — Courses, certification and tutorials. * [Servicing and Spares](./servicing/) — Servicing, spares and manufacturer support. * [Checklists and Templates](./checklists/) — Shared checklists and passage planning templates. * [Reference](./reference/) — Technical references. * [Index](./index-of-terms/) — A–Z index of every entry. * [Contributing](./contributing/) — How to suggest links or corrections. * [Downloads](./downloads/) — Spreadsheets and printable PDFs.
 
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 Open source, crowd-sourced and volunteer charts and other data sources. * [Admiralty Datahub](https://datahub.admiralty.co.uk) - API portal for the UK Hydrographic Office. * [Antares Charts](https://www.antarescharts.co.uk) - Volunteer project for charting and pilotage of West Coast Scotland. * [Citizen Sea](https://www.hubocean.earth/citizen-sea) - Citizen science marine biology app, iOS and Android. * [C-Map](https://www.c-map.com/) - Global coastal, ocean, inland mapping and bathymetry. Mobile plotter, weather, route plotting mobile app for iOS and Android with free and premium options. * [ENC Coverage Catalogue](https://iho.maps.arcgis.com) - Global catalogue of ENC (Electronic Navigation Chart) references. * [Mapterhorn](https://mapterhorn.com) - Open Source terrain tiles for interactive web map visualizations. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Nautical Chart Catalogs](https://chartcatalogs.github.io) - Machine readable index of free to use nautical charts. * [OpenBathy](https://www.openbathy.org) - Open access bathymetry data. * [Open Earth](https://www.openearth.nl) - Dutch open marine data, including detailed Wadden Sea mapping. * [OpenSeaMap](https://www.openseamap.org/index.php?id=openseamap\&L=1) - Open sourced charts, in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic. * [OpenTide](https://opentide.io) - Crowd sourced tidal data, with SignalK plugin. * [OpenWaters](https://openwaters.io) - Open source nautical web map tiles: [Seamap](https://openwaters.io/charts/seamap), a chart style rendered weekly from OpenStreetMap seamarks, [AISCast](https://openwaters.io/ais/), [Sky Almanac](https://openwaters.io/sky/), [CrowdDepth](https://openwaters.io/bathymetry/crowd-depth/) and [Seascape](https://openwaters.io/charts/seascape), global bathymetry merged from GEBCO and regional open sources. Plus tide predictions. * [S-100](https://iho.int/en/s-100-universal-hydrographic-data-model) - Universal hydrographic data model, from the IHO (International Hydrographic Organization).
 
-# Checklists
+# Checklists and Templates
 
-> Reusable and example checklists.
+> Reusable and example checklists and passage planning templates.
 
-These are openly shared lists, specific to boats, however useful as a starting point, reference or cross-check for your own. See also the [World Cruising Wiki](https://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Boat_Check_List) examples. * [Caladh](https://www.thesailingnomads.com/blog/pre-and-post-sailing-checklists/) - 1990 Victoria 34, British flagged. Pre and post sailing checklists. * [Lille Ø](https://handbook.lille-oe.de/checklists/01_before_sailing/) - 1979 Amigo 40, German Flagged. Anchoring, before/after sailing, mast stepping etc plus boat documentation. * [Salty Lass](http://www.saltylass.co.uk/resources) - 2002 Bavaria 36, British flagged. Sailing, laying up, buying a boat checklists plus logbook template. * [Sea Jade](https://sy-sea-jade.github.io/boatstuff/checklists) - 2011 Bavaria Cruiser 36, British flagged. Before/after sailing, storm prep etc plus navigation templates. * [The Boat App](https://theboatapp.com/checklists) - Dozens of checklists for maintenance and at sea.
+These are openly shared spreadsheets and PDFs, specific to boats, however useful as a starting point, reference or cross-check for your own. See also the [World Cruising Wiki](https://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Boat_Check_List) examples. ### Checklists [Section titled “Checklists”](#checklists) * [Bavaria Cruiser 36](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/example-checklists/) - 2011, British flagged. Before/after sailing, heavy weather, storm prep, laying up and haul-out, as printable PDFs and a spreadsheet. * [Caladh](https://www.thesailingnomads.com/blog/pre-and-post-sailing-checklists/) - 1990 Victoria 34, British flagged. Pre and post sailing checklists. * [Lille Ø](https://handbook.lille-oe.de/checklists/01_before_sailing/) - 1979 Amigo 40, German Flagged. Anchoring, before/after sailing, mast stepping etc plus boat documentation. * [Salty Lass](http://www.saltylass.co.uk/resources) - 2002 Bavaria 36, British flagged. Sailing, laying up, buying a boat checklists plus logbook template. * [The Boat App](https://theboatapp.com/checklists) - Dozens of checklists for maintenance and at sea. ### Templates [Section titled “Templates”](#templates) * [Tidal Planner](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/navigation-templates/) - Passage planning for tidal gates.
 
 # Contributing
 
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+# Downloads
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+> Downloadable spreadsheets and printable PDFs: example checklists, navigation templates and an NMEA Wi-Fi gateway comparison.
+
+Spreadsheets and printable PDFs to use or adapt for your own boat. The spreadsheets open in Excel, Numbers, LibreOffice and Google Sheets. **[Example Checklists](../downloads/example-checklists/)** — Checklists from a 36’ sailing boat: preparing to sail, after sailing, heavy weather, arriving and leaving the boat, storm prep, engine service, laying up, haul-out and splashing. * ![](../images/icons/excel.svg) [Checklists spreadsheet](../downloads/example-checklists.xlsx) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [All checklists (PDF)](../downloads/example-checklists.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Preparing to Sail (PDF)](../downloads/example-preparing-to-sail.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [After Sailing (PDF)](../downloads/example-after-sailing.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Heavy Weather Prep (PDF)](../downloads/example-heavy-weather-prep.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Arriving on Boat (PDF)](../downloads/example-arriving-on-boat.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Leaving Boat (PDF)](../downloads/example-leaving-boat.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Pontoon Storm Prep (PDF)](../downloads/example-pontoon-storm-prep.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Engine Service (PDF)](../downloads/example-engine-service.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Laying Up (PDF)](../downloads/example-laying-up.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Hauled Out (PDF)](../downloads/example-hauled-out.pdf) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Splashing Prep (PDF)](../downloads/example-splashing-prep.pdf) **[Navigation Templates](../downloads/navigation-templates/)** — Tidal planner for timing passages through tidal gates. * ![](../images/icons/excel.svg) [Tidal planner spreadsheet](../downloads/tidal-planner.xlsx) * ![](../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Tidal planner (PDF)](../downloads/tidal-planner.pdf) **[NMEA Wi-Fi Gateways](../downloads/nmea-wifi-gateways/)** — Comparison of NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi gateways. * ![](../images/icons/excel.svg) [Gateway comparison spreadsheet](../downloads/nmea-wifi-gateways.xlsx)
+
+# Example Checklists
+
+> Example sailing boat checklists: preparing to sail, after sailing, heavy weather, leaving the boat, storm prep, laying up and haul-out.
+
+Working checklists from a 36’ sailing boat. Each task belongs to one or more checklists, so the whole set is kept as a single master list. Adapt them for your own boat: download the ![](../../images/icons/excel.svg) [spreadsheet (.xlsx)](../../downloads/example-checklists.xlsx) — it opens in Excel, Numbers, LibreOffice and Google Sheets — or print ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [all checklists (PDF)](../../downloads/example-checklists.pdf). ## On the Water [Section titled “On the Water”](#on-the-water) ### Preparing to Sail [Section titled “Preparing to Sail”](#preparing-to-sail) 40 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-preparing-to-sail.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------- | - | | Cabin | Bow thruster battery on | ☐ | | Cabin | Check bilges | ☐ | | Cabin | Check water tank level | ☐ | | Cabin | Close all hatches | ☐ | | Cabin | Diesel heater off | ☐ | | Cabin | Engine battery on | ☐ | | Cabin | Ensure all lockers secure | ☐ | | Cabin | Ensure PLB worn or at companionway | ☐ | | Cabin | Lockers secure | ☐ | | Cabin | Move milk frother to locker | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check bow thruster operating | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check fuel tank status | ☐ | | Cockpit | Ensure life raft and grab bag accessible | ☐ | | Cockpit | Ensure lines untangled and run freely | ☐ | | Cockpit | Ensure more than hoseful of water in exhaust | ☐ | | Cockpit | Fasten solar panels | ☐ | | Cockpit | Record engine hours | ☐ | | Cockpit | Remove helm/table/winch canvas | ☐ | | Cockpit | Remove instrument covers | ☐ | | Cockpit | Shut off gas regulator | ☐ | | Crew | Briefing on weather and tides | ☐ | | Crew | Gloves ready | ☐ | | Crew | Life jackets on | ☐ | | Crew | Tethers ready | ☐ | | Deck | Check gates closed | ☐ | | Deck | Disconnect shore power | ☐ | | Deck | Ensure dinghy tied down and not fouling sheets | ☐ | | Deck | Secure anchor with safety wire | ☐ | | Engine Room | Check coolant level | ☐ | | Engine Room | Check engine bilge & fanbelts | ☐ | | Engine Room | Check oil level | ☐ | | Engine Room | Open engine sea cock | ☐ | | Heads | Check toilet switched to pump out only | ☐ | | Nav Station | Turn on compass, navigation | ☐ | | Nav Station | Turn on VHF and tune to CH 16 | ☐ | | Provisioning | Lunch on the go ready | ☐ | | Provisioning | Snacks ready | ☐ | | Rig | Check both sail covers off | ☐ | | Rig | Ensure no lines in the water | ☐ | | Rig | Re-attach halyard | ☐ | ### After Sailing [Section titled “After Sailing”](#after-sailing) 10 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-after-sailing.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ----------- | ----------------------------------- | - | | Cabin | Bow thruster battery shut off | ☐ | | Cabin | Check bilges | ☐ | | Cabin | Engine battery shut off | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check covers on all nav instruments | ☐ | | Cockpit | Lock steering wheel | ☐ | | Cockpit | Record engine hours | ☐ | | Deck | Secure anchor with safety wire | ☐ | | Engine Room | Close engine sea cock | ☐ | | Rig | Check sail covers on | ☐ | | Rig | Move halyard to back of boom | ☐ | ### Heavy Weather Prep [Section titled “Heavy Weather Prep”](#heavy-weather-prep) 5 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-heavy-weather-prep.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ------- | ------------------------------------------ | - | | Cabin | Secure power station | ☐ | | Cockpit | Bimini down and secured | ☐ | | Crew | Full foul weather gear | ☐ | | Crew | PLBs and AIS beacons enabled and on person | ☐ | | Crew | Tethers attached to lifejacket | ☐ | ## At the Marina [Section titled “At the Marina”](#at-the-marina) ### Arriving on Boat [Section titled “Arriving on Boat”](#arriving-on-boat) 8 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-arriving-on-boat.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ----------- | -------------------------------------- | - | | Cabin | Check bilges | ☐ | | Cabin | Check hatches and bolt-heads for leaks | ☐ | | Deck | Check and adjust fenders | ☐ | | Deck | Check mooring lines | ☐ | | Engine Room | Check engine bilge & fanbelts | ☐ | | Hull | Check hull for damage | ☐ | | Nav Station | Turn on house battery | ☐ | | Rig | Ensure no lines in the water | ☐ | ### Leaving Boat [Section titled “Leaving Boat”](#leaving-boat) 44 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-leaving-boat.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ----------- | ------------------------------------------- | - | | Cabin | Bow thruster battery shut off | ☐ | | Cabin | Check bilges | ☐ | | Cabin | Check hatches closed | ☐ | | Cabin | Close all blinds | ☐ | | Cabin | Close all hatches | ☐ | | Cabin | Diesel heater off | ☐ | | Cabin | Empty bin | ☐ | | Cabin | Engine battery shut off | ☐ | | Cabin | Take home outboard | ☐ | | Cabin | Take home power station | ☐ | | Cabin | Take home Starlink | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check bungees secure on cockpit tent | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check covers on all nav instruments | ☐ | | Cockpit | Ensure clutch closed on all lines | ☐ | | Cockpit | Jib furling line clutched and coiled | ☐ | | Cockpit | Lock steering wheel | ☐ | | Cockpit | Lock the companionway | ☐ | | Cockpit | Padlock the cockpit lockers | ☐ | | Cockpit | Put on canvas winch hats | ☐ | | Cockpit | Put on helm/table canvas | ☐ | | Cockpit | Shut off gas regulator | ☐ | | Cockpit | Snub jib sheets on winch | ☐ | | Deck | Check all hatches closed tight from outside | ☐ | | Deck | Check and adjust fenders | ☐ | | Deck | Check dinghy secure | ☐ | | Deck | Check mooring lines | ☐ | | Deck | Disconnect shore power | ☐ | | Deck | Double up lines | ☐ | | Deck | Secure anchor with safety wire | ☐ | | Engine Room | Check engine bilge & fanbelts | ☐ | | Engine Room | Close engine sea cock | ☐ | | Galley | Leave fridge open | ☐ | | Galley | Release water pressure in taps | ☐ | | Galley | Shut off gas at cooker | ☐ | | Heads | Check toilet switched to pump out only | ☐ | | Heads | Close 2 below water sea cocks in heads | ☐ | | Heads | Release water pressure in taps | ☐ | | Heads | Take home toothbrushes | ☐ | | Nav Station | Ensure automatic bilge pump on | ☐ | | Nav Station | Shut off house battery | ☐ | | Rig | Check sail covers on | ☐ | | Rig | Check several turns of sheet round headsail | ☐ | | Rig | Ensure no lines in the water | ☐ | | Rig | Move halyard to back of boom | ☐ | ### Pontoon Storm Prep [Section titled “Pontoon Storm Prep”](#pontoon-storm-prep) 12 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-pontoon-storm-prep.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ------- | -------------------------------- | - | | Cabin | Check bilges | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check MOB equipment secured | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check swim platform secured | ☐ | | Cockpit | Fasten solar panels | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down deck tent | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down sprayhood | ☐ | | Deck | Add mid-cleat line on other side | ☐ | | Deck | Check and adjust fenders | ☐ | | Deck | Deflate and remove dinghy | ☐ | | Deck | Double up lines | ☐ | | Deck | Secure anchor with safety wire | ☐ | | Outside | Check neighbouring boat lines | ☐ | ## Maintenance [Section titled “Maintenance”](#maintenance) ### Engine Service [Section titled “Engine Service”](#engine-service) 6 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-engine-service.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ----------- | ---------------------------- | - | | Engine Room | Change engine fuel filter | ☐ | | Engine Room | Change fan belt | ☐ | | Engine Room | Change oil filter | ☐ | | Engine Room | Change Racor filter | ☐ | | Engine Room | Clean out raw water strainer | ☐ | | Engine Room | Inspect exhaust manifold | ☐ | ### Laying Up [Section titled “Laying Up”](#laying-up) 32 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-laying-up.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ------- | ------------------------------------ | - | | Cabin | Check mini dehumidifiers | ☐ | | Cabin | Close all above water sea cocks | ☐ | | Cabin | Diesel heater off | ☐ | | Cabin | Ensure all lockers secure | ☐ | | Cabin | Open all lockers | ☐ | | Cabin | Remove lifejackets, tethers, foulies | ☐ | | Cabin | Remove portable electronics | ☐ | | Cockpit | Check swim platform secured | ☐ | | Cockpit | Drain deck shower | ☐ | | Cockpit | Fasten solar panels | ☐ | | Cockpit | Record engine hours | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down Bimini canvas | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down deck tent | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down MOB equipment | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down spray hood canvas | ☐ | | Cockpit | Take down sprayhood | ☐ | | Deck | Deflate and remove dinghy | ☐ | | Heads | Drain shower | ☐ | | Heads | Flush toilet with fresh water | ☐ | | Hull | Block air intake and exhaust | ☐ | | Hull | Take home gas bottles | ☐ | | Rig | Freshwater clean for foresail | ☐ | | Rig | Freshwater clean for main sail | ☐ | | Rig | Lash Boom | ☐ | | Rig | Take down sail pack | ☐ | | Rig | Take off foresail | ☐ | | Rig | Take off main sail, removing battens | ☐ | | Tanks | Add steriliser to water tanks | ☐ | | Tanks | Drain calorifier using valve on tank | ☐ | | Tanks | Empty water tanks | ☐ | | Tanks | Pump out holding tank | ☐ | | Tanks | Top up diesel tank | ☐ | ### Hauled Out [Section titled “Hauled Out”](#hauled-out) 22 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-hauled-out.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ----------- | --------------------------------------------- | - | | Cabin | Check hatches and bolt-heads for leaks | ☐ | | Cabin | Open every cabinet and locker for ventilation | ☐ | | Cockpit | Service winches | ☐ | | Cockpit | Treat signs of algae on teak | ☐ | | Engine Room | Change sail drive oil | ☐ | | Engine Room | Close engine sea cock | ☐ | | Engine Room | Flush cooling system with antifreeze | ☐ | | Home | Bring wooden pallet to sit anchor on | ☐ | | Hull | Change bow thruster anode | ☐ | | Hull | Change hull anodes | ☐ | | Hull | Change prop anode | ☐ | | Hull | Change sail drive anode | ☐ | | Hull | Check hull for damage | ☐ | | Hull | Check rudder, stock bearings | ☐ | | Hull | De-scuff | ☐ | | Hull | Inspect anchor and chain | ☐ | | Hull | Inspect prop | ☐ | | Hull | Move anchor and chain to ground | ☐ | | Hull | Pressure wash undersides | ☐ | | Hull | Washout chainplate recesses | ☐ | | Nav Station | Shut off house battery | ☐ | | Rig | Standing rigging check | ☐ | ### Splashing Prep [Section titled “Splashing Prep”](#splashing-prep) 7 tasks · ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print (PDF)](../../downloads/example-splashing-prep.pdf) | Area | Task | ✓ | | ------ | ---------------------------------------- | - | | Hull | Anti-foul cradle patches while in slings | ☐ | | Hull | Buff old anti-foul | ☐ | | Hull | Clean topsides | ☐ | | Hull | Polish topsides | ☐ | | Hull | Two coats International Cruiser 250 | ☐ | | Hull | Wax topsides | ☐ | | Marina | Book night in the slings prior to splash | ☐ | ## All Tasks [Section titled “All Tasks”](#all-tasks) Every task, and which checklists it appears on. | Area | Task | Preparing to Sail | After Sailing | Heavy Weather Prep | Arriving on Boat | Leaving Boat | Pontoon Storm Prep | Engine Service | Laying Up | Hauled Out | Splashing Prep | | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------- | ------------------ | ---------------- | ------------ | ------------------ | -------------- | --------- | ---------- | -------------- | | Cabin | Bow thruster battery on | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Bow thruster battery shut off | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Check bilges | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | Cabin | Check hatches and bolt-heads for leaks | | | | ✓ | | | | | ✓ | | | Cabin | Check hatches closed | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Check mini dehumidifiers | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Check water tank level | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Close all above water sea cocks | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Close all blinds | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Close all hatches | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Diesel heater off | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Empty bin | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Engine battery on | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Engine battery shut off | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Ensure all lockers secure | ✓ | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Ensure PLB worn or at companionway | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Lockers secure | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Move milk frother to locker | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Open all lockers | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Open every cabinet and locker for ventilation | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Cabin | Remove lifejackets, tethers, foulies | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Remove portable electronics | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cabin | Secure power station | | | ✓ | | | | | | | | | Cabin | Take home outboard | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Take home power station | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cabin | Take home Starlink | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Bimini down and secured | | | ✓ | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Check bow thruster operating | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Check bungees secure on cockpit tent | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Check covers on all nav instruments | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Check fuel tank status | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Check MOB equipment secured | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | Cockpit | Check swim platform secured | | | | | | ✓ | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Drain deck shower | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Ensure clutch closed on all lines | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Ensure life raft and grab bag accessible | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Ensure lines untangled and run freely | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Ensure more than hoseful of water in exhaust | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Fasten solar panels | ✓ | | | | | ✓ | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Jib furling line clutched and coiled | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Lock steering wheel | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Lock the companionway | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Padlock the cockpit lockers | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Put on canvas winch hats | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Put on helm/table canvas | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Record engine hours | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Remove helm/table/winch canvas | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Remove instrument covers | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Cockpit | Service winches | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Cockpit | Shut off gas regulator | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Snub jib sheets on winch | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Cockpit | Take down Bimini canvas | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Take down deck tent | | | | | | ✓ | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Take down MOB equipment | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Take down spray hood canvas | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Take down sprayhood | | | | | | ✓ | | ✓ | | | | Cockpit | Treat signs of algae on teak | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Crew | Briefing on weather and tides | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Crew | Full foul weather gear | | | ✓ | | | | | | | | | Crew | Gloves ready | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Crew | Life jackets on | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Crew | PLBs and AIS beacons enabled and on person | | | ✓ | | | | | | | | | Crew | Tethers attached to lifejacket | | | ✓ | | | | | | | | | Crew | Tethers ready | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Deck | Add mid-cleat line on other side | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | Deck | Check all hatches closed tight from outside | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Deck | Check and adjust fenders | | | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | Deck | Check dinghy secure | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Deck | Check gates closed | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Deck | Check mooring lines | | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | Deck | Deflate and remove dinghy | | | | | | ✓ | | ✓ | | | | Deck | Disconnect shore power | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Deck | Double up lines | | | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | Deck | Ensure dinghy tied down and not fouling sheets | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Deck | Secure anchor with safety wire | ✓ | ✓ | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | Engine Room | Change engine fuel filter | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | Engine Room | Change fan belt | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | Engine Room | Change oil filter | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | Engine Room | Change Racor filter | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | Engine Room | Change sail drive oil | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Engine Room | Check coolant level | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Engine Room | Check engine bilge & fanbelts | ✓ | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | Engine Room | Check oil level | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Engine Room | Clean out raw water strainer | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | Engine Room | Close engine sea cock | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | Engine Room | Flush cooling system with antifreeze | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Engine Room | Inspect exhaust manifold | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | Engine Room | Open engine sea cock | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Galley | Leave fridge open | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Galley | Release water pressure in taps | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Galley | Shut off gas at cooker | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Heads | Check toilet switched to pump out only | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Heads | Close 2 below water sea cocks in heads | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Heads | Drain shower | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Heads | Flush toilet with fresh water | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Heads | Release water pressure in taps | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Heads | Take home toothbrushes | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Home | Bring wooden pallet to sit anchor on | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Anti-foul cradle patches while in slings | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Hull | Block air intake and exhaust | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Hull | Buff old anti-foul | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Hull | Change bow thruster anode | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Change hull anodes | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Change prop anode | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Change sail drive anode | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Check hull for damage | | | | ✓ | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Check rudder, stock bearings | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Clean topsides | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Hull | De-scuff | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Inspect anchor and chain | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Inspect prop | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Move anchor and chain to ground | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Polish topsides | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Hull | Pressure wash undersides | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Take home gas bottles | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Hull | Two coats International Cruiser 250 | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Hull | Washout chainplate recesses | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Hull | Wax topsides | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Marina | Book night in the slings prior to splash | | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | Nav Station | Ensure automatic bilge pump on | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Nav Station | Shut off house battery | | | | | ✓ | | | | ✓ | | | Nav Station | Turn on compass, navigation | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Nav Station | Turn on house battery | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | | Nav Station | Turn on VHF and tune to CH 16 | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Outside | Check neighbouring boat lines | | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | Provisioning | Lunch on the go ready | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Provisioning | Snacks ready | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Rig | Check both sail covers off | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Rig | Check sail covers on | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Rig | Check several turns of sheet round headsail | | | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Rig | Ensure no lines in the water | ✓ | | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | Rig | Freshwater clean for foresail | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Rig | Freshwater clean for main sail | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Rig | Lash Boom | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Rig | Move halyard to back of boom | | ✓ | | | ✓ | | | | | | | Rig | Re-attach halyard | ✓ | | | | | | | | | | | Rig | Standing rigging check | | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | Rig | Take down sail pack | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Rig | Take off foresail | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Rig | Take off main sail, removing battens | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Tanks | Add steriliser to water tanks | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Tanks | Drain calorifier using valve on tank | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Tanks | Empty water tanks | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Tanks | Pump out holding tank | | | | | | | | ✓ | | | | Tanks | Top up diesel tank | | | | | | | | ✓ | | |
+
+# Navigation Templates
+
+> Printable passage planning templates, including a tidal planner for timing tidal gates.
+
+Printable templates used for passage planning on a 36’ sailing boat. ## Tidal Planner [Section titled “Tidal Planner”](#tidal-planner) Used to find viable departure days and times for tight tidal gates such as the Mull of Kintyre: one row per candidate day, recording high water, daylight, the earliest and latest arrival that works with the stream, and the gust forecast. ![](../../images/icons/pdf.svg) [Print the tidal planner (PDF)](../../downloads/tidal-planner.pdf) or adapt the ![](../../images/icons/excel.svg) [spreadsheet (.xlsx)](../../downloads/tidal-planner.xlsx). From:To:NM-> | Date | HW Time | HW Height | Springs / Neaps | Dept Sunrise | Depart By | Depart Viable | Arrival Viable | Earliest Arrival | Latest Arrival | Arrv Sunset | Gust Prediction | Wind From | Weather Viable | Notes | | ---- | ------- | --------- | --------------- | ------------ | --------- | ------------- | -------------- | ---------------- | -------------- | ----------- | --------------- | --------- | -------------- | ----- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Preview: first 6 of 22 rows. The PDF prints the full template on one A4 landscape page.
+
+# NMEA Wi-Fi Gateways
+
+> Comparison of NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi gateways: ports, network load, networking, configuration, case and logging.
+
+Off-the-shelf gateways that bridge NMEA 0183 and/or NMEA 2000 onto Wi-Fi or Ethernet, compared when choosing one for a 36’ sailing boat. LEN is the NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number (1 LEN = 50 mA). For more vendors and open source projects, see [NMEA Interfacing](../../open-source-projects/#nmea). Download the ![](../../images/icons/excel.svg) [comparison spreadsheet (.xlsx)](../../downloads/nmea-wifi-gateways.xlsx). | Brand | Model | NMEA 0183 Port | NMEA 2000 | LEN | Network | Configuration | Case | Storage | Comments | | ------------- | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------- | --------- | --- | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | -------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Actisense | W2K-1 | No | Yes | <2 | 2.4Ghz 802.11 b/g/n AP or Client | Web | IP67 | SD Card | 3 data servers, TCP/UDP, Broadcast N2K as N0183,Mount >5m from compass | | Chetco | SeaSmart G3 | N/A | Yes | 1-6 | 2.4Ghz AP or client, Ethernet | Web | | SD Card | 3G/4G/LAN Options, 802.11 b/g | | Comar | i320w | 2 RX, 1 TX | No | N/A | 2.4Ghz 802.11 b/g/n AP or Client | Windows config app | | | 5 TCP servers, USB, Bi-directional | | Digital Yacht | NavLink2 | No | Yes | 2 | 2.4Ghz, WPA2 | Web | | | 3 data servers, TCP/UDP (concurrent), WPA2 ESP32 | | Digital Yacht | NjordLink | No | Yes | - | Wifi only for setup only | Web | | | Cloud control | | HAT Labs | SH-wg | No | Yes | 2 | 2.4Ghz 802.11 b/g/n AP or Client | Web | Not waterproof | | Open H/W and S/W,,, ESP32, 1 TCP Server, 1 UDP Server | | Maretron | IPG100-01 | No | Yes | 3 | Ethernet only | N2KView app on iOS, Windows or device | IP67 | | Not open, designed for N2KView with h/w keys | | Onwa | KC-2W | 1 RX, 1 TX | Yes | 1 | 2.4Ghz AP or client | Windows config app | | | AP or client, Windows config tool | | PredictWind | DataHub | No | Yes | N/A | Wifi | Web | | SD Card | GPS, Wifi, 16Gb mem, Dedicated PSU | | Quark Elec | A034B | 3 RX, 1 TX (A034 model is RX only) | Yes | - | Wifi | Windows config app | | | Opto-isolated RS422 only, Wifi and USB, Bi-directional, NMEA/Wifi x2 | | ShipModul | MiniPlex-3Wi-N2K | 3 RX, 2 TX | Yes | 1 | 2.4Ghz 802.11 b/g/n AP or Client | Windows and MacOS config apps | | | USB, Bi-directional | | Yacht Devices | YDEN-02 | No | Yes | 1 | Ethernet only | Web | Not waterproof | No SD Card, internal memory for recording | 3 data servers, TCP/UDP, Broadcast N2K as N0183 | | Yacht Devices | YDNR-02 | 2 RX, 2 TX | Yes | 2 | 2.4Ghz 802.11 b/g/n AP or Client | Web | Not waterproof | No SD Card, internal mem for recording (12k points) | 3 data servers, TCP/UDP, Broadcast N2K as N0183, Bi-directional | | Yacht Devices | YDWG-02 | No | Yes | 1 | 2.4Ghz 802.11 b/g/n AP or Client | Web | Not waterproof | No SD Card, internal memory for recording | 3 data servers, TCP/UDP, Broadcast N2K as N0183 | | YakBitz | SeaYak ST1 WiFi/USB/NMEA | 1 RX, 1 TX | No | N/A | 2.4Ghz AP or client | Web | | | USB |
+
 # Education
 
 > Education sites and vendors.
@@ -61,7 +79,7 @@ These are openly shared lists, specific to boats, however useful as a starting p
 
 > Software and firmware, including NMEA libraries.
 
-Software projects for boats, with recent commits as of 2026. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [AIS-catcher](https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher) - AIS receiver for software defined radio (SDR) dongles. * [AvNav](https://www.wellenvogel.net/software/avnav/docs/beschreibung.html?lang=en) - Plotter with Android app and SignalK integration. German with English docs. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Bareboat Necessities](https://bareboat-necessities.github.io/my-bareboat/bareboat-os.html) - All in one operating system, incorporating OpenCPN, SignalK, PyPilot etc plus open source hardware projects. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BlueBridge](https://github.com/miniwinwm/BlueBridge) - Android app integration with NMEA data via MQTT and Bluetooth. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BoatHacks](https://github.com/BoatHacks) - SignalK and ESP32 projects, including Ollama for local AI. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BoatOpenIO](https://github.com/bigbrainlabs/BoatOpenIO) - ESP-32 16-channel analog marine gateway for legacy VDO sensors, integrating analog instruments to MQTT and SignalK. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BoatyPi](https://github.com/davedoesdemos/BoatyPi) - Open source hardware/software for boat ePaper display. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BrineOMatic](https://github.com/hoeken/brineomatic) - Watermaker controller for ESP32, open source hardware and software, integrates with SignalK and Home Assistant. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [CAN Boat](https://github.com/canboat/canboat) - NMEA2000 and NMEA 0183 CLI utilities. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [d3kOS](https://github.com/SkipperDon/d3kOS) - Raspberry Pi based navigation and automation platform. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [DiscoTime](https://github.com/cr/discotime/) - Time and lat/long dashboard for long distance passages. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [eInk Labels for SignalK](https://github.com/rhizomatics/signalk-einklabel-plugin) - SignalK plugin to send SignalK path data or API results to an BLE eInk Electronic Shelf Label using simple SVG templates. Optional add-on plugin for AI generated screens. * [FrothFet](https://frothfet.com) - Open source hardware and software for digital switching boat DC loads. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Galadriel Plotter](https://github.com/VladimirKalachikhin/Galadriel-map) - Raster based chartplotter for low power servers. * ![](../images/icons/gitlab.png) [gpsd](https://gpsd.gitlab.io/gpsd/index.html) - GPS and AIS daemon wrapping NMEA0183 in its own simpler format. C, Python. Ubiquitous. * [GWeatherRouting](https://gweatherrouting.org) - Navigation and automated routing, Python/GTK4. * [gypsy](https://gypsy.freedesktop.org) - Multiplexer for GPS NMEA data, daemon and C library, alternative to gpsd. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Helm](https://github.com/StevenRidder/helm-public) - Clean-room re-engineered OpenCPN equivalent, alpha as of Q3/2026. * [Ilma](https://ilma.sailorslog.io) - Software based Navtex receiver for Raspberry Pi or similar. * ![](../images/icons/gitlab.png) [imud](https://github.com/richcreations/imud) - IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)/Magnetometer multiplexer with NMEA stream for chartplotters. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Kip](https://github.com/mxtommy/Kip) - SignalK dashboard / instrument display. * [KPlex](https://www.stripydog.com/kplex/) - NMEA0183 multiplexer for Linux, Unix, macOS and OpenWRT. ([Google Group](https://groups.google.com/g/kplex)). * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [libWeatherRouting](https://dakk.github.io/libweatherrouting/) - Python weather routing library with linear iso-routing and shortest path routes. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Maiana](https://github.com/peterantypas/maiana) - AIS Transponder open hardware/software. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Marine Chart Viewer](https://github.com/wholybee/chartplotter) - QT6 based chart plotter for Windows, Linux and macOS. Displays ENC and CM93 charts and GSHHG basemap. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [MarineYachtRadar](https://github.com/MarineYachtRadar) - *MaYaRa* server, display, OpenCPN and SignalK integration as open alternative to commercial radar processing. * [Marinux](https://marinux.tuxfamily.org) - *Muplex* NMEA multiplexer, *OSD Depth* echo-sounder display. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [nm2k](https://github.com/svalentinf/nm2k) - NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 web based visualization and analysis. * [OpenCPN](https://opencpn.org) - Chart Plotter for macOS, Windows, Linux, Raspi and Android. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Open Marine Systems](https://github.com/OpenMarineSystems) - Home Assistant add-ons for navigation and anchor watch, installed via HACS. * [Open Boat Projects](https://open-boat-projects.org/en/) - DIY hardware and open source projects, English and German. * [OpenFairWind](https://github.com/OpenFairWind) - Alternative user interface, QT based, *FairwindSK* for SignalK on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iPhoje and iPad. * [OpenPlotter](https://openplotter.readthedocs.io/) - Combined project of SignalK, OpenCPN, PyPilot etc. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [PyGPSClient](https://github.com/semuconsulting/PyGPSClient) - Python GPS/GNSS testing, diagnostic and configuration, incl NMEA integration. * [PyPilot](https://pypilot.org) - Python based auto-pilot. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico)[Rhizomatics Sailing](https://www.rhizomatics.org.uk/sailing/) - SignalK and Home Assistant plug-ins and associated apps, including integrations for eInk Electronic Shelf Labels, Teltonika modems and Bluetti power stations. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [ROB](https://github.com/OlivierLD/ROB) - Raspberry Pi On Board, Java and Python navigation utilities. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Sail-O-Vision](https://github.com/adam-gol/sail-o-vision) - Obstacle and wildlife detection with camera and NVIDIA Jetson. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Sailtrack](https://metisvela.github.io/sailtrack/) - Modular racing performance tracker using MQTT. * [SignalK](https://signalk.org) - Node.js pluggable framework for boat data distribution and analysis. * ![](../images/icons/pypi.ico) [signalk-cli](https://pypi.org/project/signalk-cli/) - Command line interface to explore and extract data from SignalK, including the History API and Deltas streaming. Exports to CSV, JSON, raw and Apache Arrow Feather dataframes. * [Smart Boat Innovations](https://smartboatinnovations.com) - Videos and articles on building a Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant based smart boat. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [TwoCan](https://github.com/TwoCanPlugIn/TwoCanPlugIn) - NMEA2000 integration for OpenCPN. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Venus](https://github.com/victronenergy/venus) - Victron Energy’s open source OS for their GX products, available for self-hosting on Raspberry Pi. * [X Engineering](https://xengineering.net) - Open-source alternator regulator for lithium battery systems. Open hardware, [GitHub project](https://github.com/markliquid1/Regulator2026-public). * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Xilje](https://github.com/Djaahny) - Garmin integration projects, incl plotter display of local web apps and PyPilot integration. * [Yacht Management Software (YMS)](https://yms.hoogi.de) - Open-source, self-hosted yacht management software for sailing boats, designed for Raspberry Pi/Linux and offline operation. ### NMEA [Section titled “NMEA”](#nmea) See also [OpenCPN NMEA Tools](https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opencpn:supplementary_software:nmea_instruments). #### C and C++ [Section titled “C and C++”](#c-and-c) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [minmea](https://github.com/kosma/minmea) - GPS NMEA0183 parser in C. #### C\# [Section titled “C#”](#c) * [OpenSkipper](https://openskipper.org) - C# based NMEA2000, NMEA0183 and AIS integration, last updated 2023. #### ESP32 [Section titled “ESP32”](#esp32) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [ESP32 NMEA2000 Multiprotocol Gateway](https://github.com/JaCharer/ESP32_NMEA2000_Multiprotocol_Gateway) - Broadcast N2K as Signal K, NMEA 0183, and Actisense Binary. WebGUI. Begun in 2026. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [ESP32 NMEA2000](https://github.com/wellenvogel/esp32-nmea2000) - NMEA2000 integration with USB, Wifi, 0183 on M5 Atom CAN and compatible with other ESP32. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA2000](https://github.com/ttlappalainen/NMEA2000) - Arduino NMEA2000 interfacing library used in several commercial products. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA2000\_ais\_wifi\_gw](https://github.com/sailingfree/NMEA2000_ais_wifi_gw) - ESP32 based NMEA2000 gateway. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA2000\_esp32](https://github.com/ttlappalainen/NMEA2000_esp32) - ESP32 objects for use with NMEA2000 library. * [Sens32](https://signalk.org/SensESP/) - Sensor development framework for ESP32 based sensors by SignalK. #### GoLang [Section titled “GoLang”](#golang) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [go-nmea](https://github.com/adrianmo/go-nmea) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [nmea0183](https://github.com/martinmarsh/nmea0183) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser, with Actisense integration examples. #### JavaScript [Section titled “JavaScript”](#javascript) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [canboatjs](https://github.com/canboat/canboatjs) - Native CAN Bus / NMEA 2000 interfacing. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [nmea-simple](https://github.com/101100/nmea-simple) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. Fork of the now deprecated `nmea` package. #### Python [Section titled “Python”](#python) Lots more libraries and tools can be found on PyPI, for example [NMEA](https://pypi.org/search/?q=nmea)-related. Selection limited to ones recently active in 2026. * ![](../images/icons/pypi.ico) [nmea2000](https://pypi.org/project/nmea2000/) - NMEA 2000 encoder and decoder. * ![](../images/icons/pypi.ico) [pyais](https://pypi.org/project/pyais/) - AIS specific NMEA 0183 parser and encoder, with streaming server. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [pynmea2](https://github.com/Knio/pynmea2) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. * ![](../images/icons/gitlab.png) [nmeasim](https://gitlab.com/nmeasim/nmeasim) - NMEA/GNSS receiver simulator. #### Rust [Section titled “Rust”](#rust) * [nmea crate](https://crates.io/crates/nmea) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. #### Swift [Section titled “Swift”](#swift) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEAParser](https://github.com/sindreoyen/NMEAParser) - iOS and macOS NMEA 0183 parser and validator.
+Software projects for boats, with recent commits as of 2026. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [AIS-catcher](https://github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher) - AIS receiver for software defined radio (SDR) dongles. * [AvNav](https://www.wellenvogel.net/software/avnav/docs/beschreibung.html?lang=en) - Plotter with Android app and SignalK integration. German with English docs. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Bareboat Necessities](https://bareboat-necessities.github.io/my-bareboat/bareboat-os.html) - All in one operating system, incorporating OpenCPN, SignalK, PyPilot etc plus open source hardware projects. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BlueBridge](https://github.com/miniwinwm/BlueBridge) - Android app integration with NMEA data via MQTT and Bluetooth. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BoatHacks](https://github.com/BoatHacks) - SignalK and ESP32 projects, including Ollama for local AI. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BoatOpenIO](https://github.com/bigbrainlabs/BoatOpenIO) - ESP-32 16-channel analog marine gateway for legacy VDO sensors, integrating analog instruments to MQTT and SignalK. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BoatyPi](https://github.com/davedoesdemos/BoatyPi) - Open source hardware/software for boat ePaper display. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [BrineOMatic](https://github.com/hoeken/brineomatic) - Watermaker controller for ESP32, open source hardware and software, integrates with SignalK and Home Assistant. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [CAN Boat](https://github.com/canboat/canboat) - NMEA2000 and NMEA 0183 CLI utilities. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [d3kOS](https://github.com/SkipperDon/d3kOS) - Raspberry Pi based navigation and automation platform. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [DiscoTime](https://github.com/cr/discotime/) - Time and lat/long dashboard for long distance passages. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [eInk Labels for SignalK](https://github.com/rhizomatics/signalk-einklabel-plugin) - SignalK plugin to send SignalK path data or API results to an BLE eInk Electronic Shelf Label using simple SVG templates. Optional add-on plugin for AI generated screens. * [FrothFet](https://frothfet.com) - Open source hardware and software for digital switching boat DC loads. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Galadriel Plotter](https://github.com/VladimirKalachikhin/Galadriel-map) - Raster based chartplotter for low power servers. * ![](../images/icons/gitlab.png) [gpsd](https://gpsd.gitlab.io/gpsd/index.html) - GPS and AIS daemon wrapping NMEA0183 in its own simpler format. C, Python. Ubiquitous. * [GWeatherRouting](https://gweatherrouting.org) - Navigation and automated routing, Python/GTK4. * [gypsy](https://gypsy.freedesktop.org) - Multiplexer for GPS NMEA data, daemon and C library, alternative to gpsd. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Helm](https://github.com/StevenRidder/helm-public) - Clean-room re-engineered OpenCPN equivalent, alpha as of Q3/2026. * [Ilma](https://ilma.sailorslog.io) - Software based Navtex receiver for Raspberry Pi or similar. * ![](../images/icons/gitlab.png) [imud](https://github.com/richcreations/imud) - IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)/Magnetometer multiplexer with NMEA stream for chartplotters. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Kip](https://github.com/mxtommy/Kip) - SignalK dashboard / instrument display. * [KPlex](https://www.stripydog.com/kplex/) - NMEA0183 multiplexer for Linux, Unix, macOS and OpenWRT. ([Google Group](https://groups.google.com/g/kplex)). * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [libWeatherRouting](https://dakk.github.io/libweatherrouting/) - Python weather routing library with linear iso-routing and shortest path routes. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Maiana](https://github.com/peterantypas/maiana) - AIS Transponder open hardware/software. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Marine Chart Viewer](https://github.com/wholybee/chartplotter) - QT6 based chart plotter for Windows, Linux and macOS. Displays ENC and CM93 charts and GSHHG basemap. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [MarineYachtRadar](https://github.com/MarineYachtRadar) - *MaYaRa* server, display, OpenCPN and SignalK integration as open alternative to commercial radar processing. * [Marinux](https://marinux.tuxfamily.org) - *Muplex* NMEA multiplexer, *OSD Depth* echo-sounder display. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [nm2k](https://github.com/svalentinf/nm2k) - NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 web based visualization and analysis. * [OpenCPN](https://opencpn.org) - Chart Plotter for macOS, Windows, Linux, Raspi and Android. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Open Marine Systems](https://github.com/OpenMarineSystems) - Home Assistant add-ons for navigation and anchor watch, installed via HACS. * [Open Boat Projects](https://open-boat-projects.org/en/) - DIY hardware and open source projects, English and German. * [OpenFairWind](https://github.com/OpenFairWind) - Alternative user interface, QT based, *FairwindSK* for SignalK on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iPhoje and iPad. * [OpenPlotter](https://openplotter.readthedocs.io/) - Combined project of SignalK, OpenCPN, PyPilot etc. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [PyGPSClient](https://github.com/semuconsulting/PyGPSClient) - Python GPS/GNSS testing, diagnostic and configuration, incl NMEA integration. * [PyPilot](https://pypilot.org) - Python based auto-pilot. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico)[Rhizomatics Sailing](https://www.rhizomatics.org.uk/sailing/) - SignalK and Home Assistant plug-ins and associated apps, including integrations for eInk Electronic Shelf Labels, Teltonika modems and Bluetti power stations. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [ROB](https://github.com/OlivierLD/ROB) - Raspberry Pi On Board, Java and Python navigation utilities. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Sail-O-Vision](https://github.com/adam-gol/sail-o-vision) - Obstacle and wildlife detection with camera and NVIDIA Jetson. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Sailtrack](https://metisvela.github.io/sailtrack/) - Modular racing performance tracker using MQTT. * [SignalK](https://signalk.org) - Node.js pluggable framework for boat data distribution and analysis. * ![](../images/icons/pypi.ico) [signalk-cli](https://pypi.org/project/signalk-cli/) - Command line interface to explore and extract data from SignalK, including the History API and Deltas streaming. Exports to CSV, JSON, raw and Apache Arrow Feather dataframes. * [Smart Boat Innovations](https://smartboatinnovations.com) - Videos and articles on building a Raspberry Pi and Home Assistant based smart boat. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [TwoCan](https://github.com/TwoCanPlugIn/TwoCanPlugIn) - NMEA2000 integration for OpenCPN. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Venus](https://github.com/victronenergy/venus) - Victron Energy’s open source OS for their GX products, available for self-hosting on Raspberry Pi. * [X Engineering](https://xengineering.net) - Open-source alternator regulator for lithium battery systems. Open hardware, [GitHub project](https://github.com/markliquid1/Regulator2026-public). * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [Xilje](https://github.com/Djaahny) - Garmin integration projects, incl plotter display of local web apps and PyPilot integration. * [Yacht Management Software (YMS)](https://yms.hoogi.de) - Open-source, self-hosted yacht management software for sailing boats, designed for Raspberry Pi/Linux and offline operation. ### NMEA [Section titled “NMEA”](#nmea) See also [OpenCPN NMEA Tools](https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=opencpn:supplementary_software:nmea_instruments). #### C and C++ [Section titled “C and C++”](#c-and-c) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [minmea](https://github.com/kosma/minmea) - GPS NMEA0183 parser in C. #### C\# [Section titled “C#”](#c) * [OpenSkipper](https://openskipper.org) - C# based NMEA2000, NMEA0183 and AIS integration, last updated 2023. #### ESP32 [Section titled “ESP32”](#esp32) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [espos-ble-gateway](https://github.com/dirkwa/espos-ble-gateway) - SignalK BLE Gateway for ESP32 devices with 16Mb or more memory. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [ESP32 NMEA2000 Multiprotocol Gateway](https://github.com/JaCharer/ESP32_NMEA2000_Multiprotocol_Gateway) - Broadcast N2K as Signal K, NMEA 0183, and Actisense Binary. WebGUI. Begun in 2026. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [ESP32 NMEA2000](https://github.com/wellenvogel/esp32-nmea2000) - NMEA2000 integration with USB, Wifi, 0183 on M5 Atom CAN and compatible with other ESP32. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA2000](https://github.com/ttlappalainen/NMEA2000) - Arduino NMEA2000 interfacing library used in several commercial products. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA2000\_ais\_wifi\_gw](https://github.com/sailingfree/NMEA2000_ais_wifi_gw) - ESP32 based NMEA2000 gateway. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA2000\_esp32](https://github.com/ttlappalainen/NMEA2000_esp32) - ESP32 objects for use with NMEA2000 library. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA 2000 Display on ESP32S3](https://github.com/FrancisSailor/NMEA2000-DISPLAY-on-ESP32S3) - Wind, speed, autopilot and alarms, designed for Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-4 display. * [Sens32](https://signalk.org/SensESP/) - Sensor development framework for ESP32 based sensors by SignalK. #### GoLang [Section titled “GoLang”](#golang) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [go-nmea](https://github.com/adrianmo/go-nmea) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [nmea0183](https://github.com/martinmarsh/nmea0183) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser, with Actisense integration examples. #### JavaScript [Section titled “JavaScript”](#javascript) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [canboatjs](https://github.com/canboat/canboatjs) - Native CAN Bus / NMEA 2000 interfacing. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [nmea-simple](https://github.com/101100/nmea-simple) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. Fork of the now deprecated `nmea` package. #### Python [Section titled “Python”](#python) Lots more libraries and tools can be found on PyPI, for example [NMEA](https://pypi.org/search/?q=nmea)-related. Selection limited to ones recently active in 2026. * ![](../images/icons/pypi.ico) [nmea2000](https://pypi.org/project/nmea2000/) - NMEA 2000 encoder and decoder. * ![](../images/icons/pypi.ico) [pyais](https://pypi.org/project/pyais/) - AIS specific NMEA 0183 parser and encoder, with streaming server. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [pynmea2](https://github.com/Knio/pynmea2) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. * ![](../images/icons/gitlab.png) [nmeasim](https://gitlab.com/nmeasim/nmeasim) - NMEA/GNSS receiver simulator. #### Rust [Section titled “Rust”](#rust) * [nmea crate](https://crates.io/crates/nmea) - NMEA 0183 sentence parser. #### Swift [Section titled “Swift”](#swift) * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEAParser](https://github.com/sindreoyen/NMEAParser) - iOS and macOS NMEA 0183 parser and validator.
 
 # Standards and Protocols
 
@@ -79,16 +97,16 @@ Software projects for boats, with recent commits as of 2026. * ![](../images/ico
 
 > Servicing and Spares.
 
-### Bavaria [Section titled “Bavaria”](#bavaria) * [SVB Bavaria Shop](https://www.svb24.com/en/brands/bavaria.html) - Official spares supplier for Bavaria sailing and motor boats. ### Beneteau [Section titled “Beneteau”](#beneteau) * Official spares only via the [Dealer Network](https://www.beneteau.com/dealer-network) ### Dufour [Section titled “Dufour”](#dufour) * Official spares only via [Owner Requests](https://www.dufour-yachts.com/en/owner-requests/) or [Dealer Network](https://www.dufour-yachts.com/en/dealers/) ### Jenneau [Section titled “Jenneau”](#jenneau) * Official spares only via the [Dealer Network](https://www.jeanneau.com/agencies) ### Hallberg-Rassy [Section titled “Hallberg-Rassy”](#hallberg-rassy) * [Hallberg-Rassy Parts Shop](https://shop.hallberg-rassy.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4X7sMSdmEuTFw3vpj4b6Z-iX_P834xgUbIEVUvS7upJwSYd3LVY) ### Hanse [Section titled “Hanse”](#hanse) * [Hanse UK Spares](https://www.hanseyachts.co.uk/our-services/spares) * [Dealer Network](https://hanseyachts.com/gb/dealers/) ### Lagoon [Section titled “Lagoon”](#lagoon) * [Service Centres](https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com/service-centers) ### Leopard [Section titled “Leopard”](#leopard) * [Service Centres](https://www.leopardcatamarans.com/uk/contact-us/service-centers) ### Moody [Section titled “Moody”](#moody) * [Moody UK Spares](https://www.moody-yachts.co.uk/our-services/spares) - Post 2007 boats only.
+### Bavaria [Section titled “Bavaria”](#bavaria) * [SVB Bavaria Shop](https://www.svb24.com/en/brands/bavaria.html) - Official spares supplier for Bavaria sailing and motor boats. ### Beneteau [Section titled “Beneteau”](#beneteau) * Official spares only via the [Dealer Network](https://www.beneteau.com/dealer-network) ### Dufour [Section titled “Dufour”](#dufour) * Official spares only via [Owner Requests](https://www.dufour-yachts.com/en/owner-requests/) or [Dealer Network](https://www.dufour-yachts.com/en/dealers/) ### Jenneau [Section titled “Jenneau”](#jenneau) * Official spares only via the [Dealer Network](https://www.jeanneau.com/agencies) ### Hallberg-Rassy [Section titled “Hallberg-Rassy”](#hallberg-rassy) * [Hallberg-Rassy Parts Shop](https://shop.hallberg-rassy.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4X7sMSdmEuTFw3vpj4b6Z-iX_P834xgUbIEVUvS7upJwSYd3LVY) - Official HR shop. ### Hanse [Section titled “Hanse”](#hanse) * [Hanse UK Spares](https://www.hanseyachts.co.uk/our-services/spares) - Official Hanse UK Shop. * [Dealer Network](https://hanseyachts.com/gb/dealers/) - Hanse global site. ### Lagoon [Section titled “Lagoon”](#lagoon) * [Service Centres](https://www.catamarans-lagoon.com/service-centers) - Lagoon global site. ### Leopard [Section titled “Leopard”](#leopard) * [Service Centres](https://www.leopardcatamarans.com/uk/contact-us/service-centers) - Robertson and Caine global site. ### Moody [Section titled “Moody”](#moody) * [Moody UK Spares](https://www.moody-yachts.co.uk/our-services/spares) - Post 2007 boats only.
 
 # Social
 
 > Blogs, vlogs, video channels and forums.
 
-### Blogs [Section titled “Blogs”](#blogs) Personal sites for sailors and their boats with their tech projects. These are all reasonably live as of 2026. * [Agile4Life](https://agile4life.blog/tag/technical/) - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49. Spanish/French family. Boat electronics, electrics, RasPi, and generally sailing posts. * [Bergie](https://bergie.iki.fi) - Baltic sailor, boat projects and SignalK plugin developer ([meri-imperiumi](https://github.com/meri-imperiumi)) and [boat handbook with checklists](https://handbook.lille-oe.de). * [BoatHackers](https://boathackers.com) - Leopard 45, projects with Home Assistant, Starlink, NMEA2000, Victron. * [coelcanth](https://www.coelacanth.ch) - Hutting 40, Swiss owned, cruises Baltic and North Sea. Cruising blog posts, plus DIY hardware projects and beautifully produced [videos](https://www.youtube.com/@sy.coelacanth). * [Catalina 320 Log](https://www.yachtslog.com) - Raspberry Pi, NMEA, SignalK, VBA. * [Cricalix](https://www.cricalix.net) - Ireland, Victoria 34, NMEA, Python, Solar, Shipmodul Miniplex. * [Hacking Family](https://hackingfamily.com/Cruise_Info/Equipment/Equipment.htm) - Long term world cruisers on Wauquiez-designed catamaran with advice on electronics, software, mapping. * [Lille Ø](https://lille-oe.de/boat/) - German owner (English language site), Amigo 40, open source software and hardware projects, LoRa, videos. * [Navigation Mac & Co](https://www.navigation-mac.fr) - French, with English translation. News and articles, focus on weather data, macOS and iPad navigation. * [Nick Hayward](https://www.nick-hayward.co.uk/category/narrowboat/) - Narrowboat projects including Home Assistant, ESPHome, Victron. * [Ole W. Saastad](https://www.homelinux.no) - Raspberry Pi boat integration. * [Pyssel](https://pysselilivet.blogspot.com) - Boat projects and news, including Home Assistant, OpenPlotter, ESP32. * [Project Bob](https://www.projectbob.xyz) - Autonomous boat circumnavigation project. * [Seabits](https://seabits.com) - Pacific North West, Kristen 50 and Symbol Pilothouse motor yachts, SignalK, dashboards, Victron. * [SY Bockra](https://corbin39.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BOCKRA-nav-system-notes-Spring-2025-DS-06-06-25.pdf) - 1981 Corbin 39, OpenCPN, Open Boat Projects, AvNav. One-off summary document of experiences. * [SV Sabado](https://svsabado.com) - US Lagoon 42. Blog articles, technical docs and videos, some Home Assistant, ESP Home and SignalK material. Some material only for paid subscribers. * ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [SY Sea Jade Boatstuff](https://sy-sea-jade.github.io/boatstuff/) - Checklists, equipment choices, passage planning templates and other tabular data. * [The Low Cost Sailor](https://www.thelowcostsailor.com) - Boat tech news and articles. English, French, Spanish. Also ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Spanish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowCostSailor) and ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [English](https://www.youtube.com/@lowcostsailor) YouTube channels. * [Trouper](https://trouper.uk) - Swan 43, English Channel. Electronics upgrades and eBay finds. * [Zapped Myself](https://zappedmyself.com/projects/nmea2000/) - NMEA2000, AIS, ESP32 projects. ### Vlogs [Section titled “Vlogs”](#vlogs) Video channels from YouTube and elsewhere for boat tech projects. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [8-bit Sailing](https://www.youtube.com/@8bitsailing/) - Raspberry Pi, OpenPlotter and Raymarine. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Boating with the Baileys](https://www.youtube.com/@BoatingwiththeBaileys) - Electrical and electronics projects on a 2000s Bavaria 36, including SignalK, KIP, Node-RED, OpenPlotter and SensESP. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Boats and Bits](https://www.youtube.com/@boatsandbits) - DIY boat tech, Raymarine networking, electrics, 3D printing. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [DIY Onboard](https://www.youtube.com/@DIYonboard-e4i) - Raspberry Pi and OpenPlotter. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Gary Woodruff](https://www.youtube.com/@garrywoodruff960) - Boat projects and HowTo guides for boat electrics and electronics, focus on Lowrance equipment. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Out Chasing Stars](https://www.youtube.com/@OutChasingStars) - OpenCPN and general boat electrics, electronics. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Pacific Yacht Systems](https://www.youtube.com/@PacificYachtSystems) - Last active in 2023, large back catalogue of instructional videos on marine electrics, electronics and networking. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Raspberry4Sailing](https://www.youtube.com/@Sir-Real) - OpenPlotter, SignalK, KIP projects on Raspberry Pi. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Smart Boat Innovations](https://www.youtube.com/@SmartBoatInnovations) - Raspberry Pi, HomeAssistant and SignalK boat projects. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Surf n Turf](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_IzlFMWDRA) - Tutorials on OpenCPN and SignalK and general boat life. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [SV Apres](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqHa5JFKHBLwxeCuc6uaa5TzAXVeqTyiD) - OpenPlotter, NMEA2000 and general boat tech. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [The Florida Captain](https://www.youtube.com/@TheFloridaCaptain) - Open source boat network and apps. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Tom Seahorse](https://www.youtube.com/@Tom-seahorse/videos) - UK. Catamaran. Raspberry Pi, OpenCPN, Home Assistant. ### Forums [Section titled “Forums”](#forums) *All active as of 2026* * [boatdesign.net](https://www.boatdesign.net/forums/onboard-electronics-controls/) - Electronics and Controls forum. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [Boat Electrical and Electronic Q\&A](https://www.facebook.com/groups/5844662375630348) - Private Facebook group, >70k members, avg post per day. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [NMEA 2000 Support Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/380510566227511/) - Public Facebook group. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [NMEA 2000 Technical Forum](https://www.facebook.com/groups/699562237256639/) - Private Facebook group. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [OpenCPN Users](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2405863179652854/) - Private Facebook group, >12k members, dozen or two posts a month. * [OpenMarine](https://forum.openmarine.net) - Marine electronics and networking, focus on Macarthur HAT, PyPilot, OpenPlotter and Node RED. * [Panbo](https://panbo.com/marineelectronicsforum/) - Marine electronics and networking. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [Raspberry Pi for Boats](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666364153609573/) - Private Facebook group, >17k members, couple dozen posts per month. * [Segeln-Forum Boot & Technik](https://www.segeln-forum.de/board/194-boot-technik/) - German language sailboat forum. * [SignalK Community](https://signalk.org/community/) - Discord and GitHub Discussions. * [SignalK Google Group](https://groups.google.com/g/signalk) - Active as of end 2025. * [The Hull Truth](https://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-electronics-forum-19/) - Marine electronics forum.
+### Blogs [Section titled “Blogs”](#blogs) Personal sites for sailors and their boats with their tech projects. These are all reasonably live as of 2026. * [Agile4Life](https://agile4life.blog/tag/technical/) - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49. Spanish/French family. Boat electronics, electrics, RasPi, and generally sailing posts. * [Bergie](https://bergie.iki.fi) - Baltic sailor, boat projects and SignalK plugin developer ([meri-imperiumi](https://github.com/meri-imperiumi)) and [boat handbook with checklists](https://handbook.lille-oe.de). * [BoatHackers](https://boathackers.com) - Leopard 45, projects with Home Assistant, Starlink, NMEA2000, Victron. * [coelcanth](https://www.coelacanth.ch) - Hutting 40, Swiss owned, cruises Baltic and North Sea. Cruising blog posts, plus DIY hardware projects and beautifully produced [videos](https://www.youtube.com/@sy.coelacanth). * [Catalina 320 Log](https://www.yachtslog.com) - Raspberry Pi, NMEA, SignalK, VBA. * [Cricalix](https://www.cricalix.net) - Ireland, Victoria 34, NMEA, Python, Solar, Shipmodul Miniplex. * [Hacking Family](https://hackingfamily.com/Cruise_Info/Equipment/Equipment.htm) - Long term world cruisers on Wauquiez-designed catamaran with advice on electronics, software, mapping. * [Lille Ø](https://lille-oe.de/boat/) - German owner (English language site), Amigo 40, open source software and hardware projects, LoRa, videos. * [Navigation Mac & Co](https://www.navigation-mac.fr) - French, with English translation. News and articles, focus on weather data, macOS and iPad navigation. * [Nick Hayward](https://www.nick-hayward.co.uk/category/narrowboat/) - Narrowboat projects including Home Assistant, ESPHome, Victron. * [Ole W. Saastad](https://www.homelinux.no) - Raspberry Pi boat integration. * [Pyssel](https://pysselilivet.blogspot.com) - Boat projects and news, including Home Assistant, OpenPlotter, ESP32. * [Project Bob](https://www.projectbob.xyz) - Autonomous boat circumnavigation project. * [Seabits](https://seabits.com) - Pacific North West, Kristen 50 and Symbol Pilothouse motor yachts, SignalK, dashboards, Victron. * [SY Bockra](https://corbin39.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BOCKRA-nav-system-notes-Spring-2025-DS-06-06-25.pdf) - 1981 Corbin 39, OpenCPN, Open Boat Projects, AvNav. One-off summary document of experiences. * [SV Sabado](https://svsabado.com) - US Lagoon 42. Blog articles, technical docs and videos, some Home Assistant, ESP Home and SignalK material. Some material only for paid subscribers. * [The Low Cost Sailor](https://www.thelowcostsailor.com) - Boat tech news and articles. English, French, Spanish. Also ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Spanish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowCostSailor) and ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [English](https://www.youtube.com/@lowcostsailor) YouTube channels. * [Trouper](https://trouper.uk) - Swan 43, English Channel. Electronics upgrades and eBay finds. * [Zapped Myself](https://zappedmyself.com/projects/nmea2000/) - NMEA2000, AIS, ESP32 projects. ### Vlogs [Section titled “Vlogs”](#vlogs) Video channels from YouTube and elsewhere for boat tech projects. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [8-bit Sailing](https://www.youtube.com/@8bitsailing/) - Raspberry Pi, OpenPlotter and Raymarine. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Boating with the Baileys](https://www.youtube.com/@BoatingwiththeBaileys) - Electrical and electronics projects on a 2000s Bavaria 36, including SignalK, KIP, Node-RED, OpenPlotter and SensESP. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Boats and Bits](https://www.youtube.com/@boatsandbits) - DIY boat tech, Raymarine networking, electrics, 3D printing. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [DIY Onboard](https://www.youtube.com/@DIYonboard-e4i) - Raspberry Pi and OpenPlotter. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Gary Woodruff](https://www.youtube.com/@garrywoodruff960) - Boat projects and HowTo guides for boat electrics and electronics, focus on Lowrance equipment. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Out Chasing Stars](https://www.youtube.com/@OutChasingStars) - OpenCPN and general boat electrics, electronics. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Pacific Yacht Systems](https://www.youtube.com/@PacificYachtSystems) - Last active in 2023, large back catalogue of instructional videos on marine electrics, electronics and networking. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Raspberry4Sailing](https://www.youtube.com/@Sir-Real) - OpenPlotter, SignalK, KIP projects on Raspberry Pi. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Smart Boat Innovations](https://www.youtube.com/@SmartBoatInnovations) - Raspberry Pi, HomeAssistant and SignalK boat projects. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Surf n Turf](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK_IzlFMWDRA) - Tutorials on OpenCPN and SignalK and general boat life. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [SV Apres](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqHa5JFKHBLwxeCuc6uaa5TzAXVeqTyiD) - OpenPlotter, NMEA2000 and general boat tech. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [The Florida Captain](https://www.youtube.com/@TheFloridaCaptain) - Open source boat network and apps. * ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [Tom Seahorse](https://www.youtube.com/@Tom-seahorse/videos) - UK. Catamaran. Raspberry Pi, OpenCPN, Home Assistant. ### Forums [Section titled “Forums”](#forums) *All active as of 2026* * [boatdesign.net](https://www.boatdesign.net/forums/onboard-electronics-controls/) - Electronics and Controls forum. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [Boat Electrical and Electronic Q\&A](https://www.facebook.com/groups/5844662375630348) - Private Facebook group, >70k members, avg post per day. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [NMEA 2000 Support Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/380510566227511/) - Public Facebook group. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [NMEA 2000 Technical Forum](https://www.facebook.com/groups/699562237256639/) - Private Facebook group. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [OpenCPN Users](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2405863179652854/) - Private Facebook group, >12k members, dozen or two posts a month. * [OpenMarine](https://forum.openmarine.net) - Marine electronics and networking, focus on Macarthur HAT, PyPilot, OpenPlotter and Node RED. * [Panbo](https://panbo.com/marineelectronicsforum/) - Marine electronics and networking. * ![](../images/icons/facebook.ico) [Raspberry Pi for Boats](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666364153609573/) - Private Facebook group, >17k members, couple dozen posts per month. * [Segeln-Forum Boot & Technik](https://www.segeln-forum.de/board/194-boot-technik/) - German language sailboat forum. * [SignalK Community](https://signalk.org/community/) - Discord and GitHub Discussions. * [SignalK Google Group](https://groups.google.com/g/signalk) - Active as of end 2025. * [The Hull Truth](https://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-electronics-forum-19/) - Marine electronics forum.
 
 # Vendors
 
 > Hardware and software vendors, and specialist consultants.
 
-### Hardware [Section titled “Hardware”](#hardware) #### Full Integration [Section titled “Full Integration”](#full-integration) Vendors offering full suite of products for modern boats, including plotters, instruments and sensors. * [B\&G](https://www.bandg.com) - Sensors, radars, plotters, displays for racing and cruising. * [Furuno](https://www.furunousa.com/en) - Sensors, sonar, radar, plotters, autopilots. * [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/) - Sensors, plotters, radars, sonar, displays, auto-pilots, charts, cameras and integration. * [Humminbird](https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com/us) - Plotter, sonar, charts, apps, One-Boat network. * [Lowrance](https://www.lowrance.com) - Plotters, transducers, charts, trolling motors. * [NKE](https://nke-marine-electronics.com/instruments/) - Plotters, AIS, autopilot, sensors for cruising and ocean racing. * [Pixel Sur Mer](https://www.pixelsurmer.com/en) - Racing oriented plotters, auto-pilot, data integration, voice, 3D sail scanning and safety management. * [Raymarine](https://www.raymarine.com) - Sensors, radars, plotters, displays, VHF, AIS and Seatalk NG. * [Simrad](https://www.simrad-yachting.com) - Plotters, auto-pilots, sonar, radar, AIS, VHF, transducers, charts, apps. * [SI-TEX](https://www.si-tex.com) - Plotters, sonar, AIS, radar, autopilot, sensors. #### NMEA Interfacing [Section titled “NMEA Interfacing”](#nmea-interfacing) See ![](../images/icons/github.ico) [NMEA Wifi Options](https://sy-sea-jade.github.io/boatstuff/nmea_wifi) for comparison of available products. * [Actisense](https://actisense.com) - NMEA bridges and gateways. * [Chetco](http://www.chetcodigital.com) - NMEA bridges, marine PC, SeaGauge and SeaSmart.NET for Bluetooth, 4G and Wifi. * [Comar](https://comarsystems.com) - AIS focused with NMEA bridge, multiplexer and sensors. * [Copperhill](https://copperhilltech.com) - Raspberry PI and ESP32 NMEA2000 boards, simulators, HATs. * [Digital Yacht](https://digitalyacht.co.uk) - NMEA multiplexers, sensors, gateways plus AIS and 4G/5G. * [Gadget Pool](http://www.gadgetpool.de) - German vendor, with English info, of NMEA and Seatalk interfaces and displays. * [gedad](https://www.gedad.de) - German vendor, *Marine Control Server* for NMEA0183, NMEA2000 and i2c, with SignalK support. * [HAT Labs](https://hatlabs.fi) - Open Source NMEA2000, ESP32 and RasPi hardware, including the [Halos](https://github.com/halos-org/halos) containerized marine OS for Raspberry Pi and [HALPI2](https://shop.hatlabs.fi/products/halpi2-computer) marinized Raspberry Pi. * [Luissa 351](https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/luissa.351) - NMEA gateways, multiplexers and Wifi integration. Portugal selling internationally through eBay. * [Marine Control Server](https://open-boat-projects.org/en/marine-control-server/) - Raspberry Pi based NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interface with OpenPlotter and SignalK integration. * [Matsutec](http://www.matsutec.cn) - Chinese supplier of NMEA hardware, testers, gateways plus AIS and auto-pilots. * [MySmartBoat](https://mysmartboat.com/) - Monitoring and integration hardware, electrical components, MySmartApp unified dashboard. * [Nauti-Control](https://nauti-control.com) - Seatalk and NMEA2000 wifi bridges and remote controls. Also on ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Nauti-Control). * [Oceanav](https://ocenav.com) - Spanish vendor, with English info, of NMEA wifi gateways and auto-pilot remote control. * [Onwa](https://www.onwamarine.com/NMEA_Devices.html) - NMEA converters and multiplexers, and general marine electronics. * [OpenMarine](https://openmarine.net) - NMEA [MacArthur HAT](https://macarthur-hat-documentation.readthedocs.io)for Raspberry PI with OpenPlotter. * [Pitufino](https://pitufino.com) - Wifi gateway for NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 with optional Seatalk 1 and cloud access. * [Quark](https://www.quark-elec.com) - NMEA devices, sensors, internet gateways, gauges and remote monitoring, including both J1939 and analogue integration for engines. * [Rosuku](https://www.rusoku.com) - TouCAN Marine NMEA2000 USB adaptor. * [SailorGuard](https://www.sailorguard.com) - Micro-controller minimal implementation of SignalK for performance and low power, and windlass integration with mobile app ([AnchorGuard](https://www.sailorguard.com/anchor-guard)). * [SailServer](https://sailserver.com) - NMEA 2000 interfaced box for automatic logbook, anchor watch and remote tracking, including via NoForeignLand and racing performance. Danish vendor, with English info. * [See Sailing](https://www.see-sailing.com) - NMEA data visualization for yacht race analysis and NMEA to Bluetooth hardware. * [Shipmodul](https://shipmodul.com) - NMEA/Seatalk multiplexers and LAN gateways, macOS and Windows configuration client ([workaround for Linux](https://www.cricalix.net/2023/05/07/miniplex-and-linux/)). * [SK Pang Electronics](https://www.skpang.co.uk) - Raspberry Pi boards and HATs for CAN-Bus integration, NMEA2000 simulators, GPS modules, LCD displays. * [Tinley](https://www.tinleyelectronics.com/) - NMEA interfaces, sensors, multiplexers, converters. * [Veinland](https://veinland.net) - German vendor, with English info, of commercial NMEA multiplexers, embedded PCs and instruments. * [Vela Navgea](https://www.vela-navega.com) - Portuguese sailor who builds *NMEA4Wifi* range of multiplexers for NMEA0183, N2K and Seatalk. * [Wegmatt](https://wegmatt.com) - *dAISy* AIS receivers and NMEA0183 interfacing. * [Yacht Devices](https://www.yachtd.com) - NMEA bridges, gateways and sensors including engine gateways for J1939 or J1708 digital interfaces and spark plug sensors for older outboards. * [Yakbitz](https://yakbitz.com) - Seatalk, NMEA, AIS and Autopilot interfaces. #### Marine PCs and Components [Section titled “Marine PCs and Components”](#marine-pcs-and-components) * [Austral](https://austral-eng.com/) - Marinized Raspberry Pi, sensors, apps including racing auto-pilot. * [Beetronics](https://www.beetronics.co.uk/c-marine?_gl=1*1f0b82j*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..\&gbraid=0AAAAADm9gnpX9qEe0DYsgTxrXqGaGG_4d) - Marine monitors and touchscreens. * [Bluestone](https://www.bluestonetechnology.co.uk/) - Marine LCD displays. * [BVM](https://www.bvm.co.uk/industries-2/transport-solutions/marine-solutions/) - Marine displays and PCs. * [Cybernet](https://www.cybernetman.com/) - Marine rackmount and mini PCs. * [Impulse](https://www.impulse-embedded.co.uk/solutions/industrial-computing-solutions/marine-and-subsea) - Marine PCs and displays. * [Marine Data Solutions](https://marinedatasolutions.com) - Satellite and mobile internet integration, *MDS Blender* marine router. * [Poynting](https://poynting.tech/marine-coastal-antennas/) - Marine antennas for 4G/5G/Wifi. #### Instruments and Autopilots [Section titled “Instruments and Autopilots”](#instruments-and-autopilots) * [A+T](https://www.aandtinstruments.com) - Wind sensors, *Sailing Processor* boat server, displays, valves. South coast of England based. Repairs, and integration for superyachts and racing boats. * [Airmar](https://www.airmar.com/) - Transducers, sensors, NMEA bridging, weather instruments and apps. * [Cyclops Marine](https://www.cyclopsmarine.com) - Smart load sensors and displays. * [Daniamant](https://daniamant.com) - Forward looking sonar (previously *EchoPilot*), alarms and other safety related products. * [em-trak](https://em-trak.com) - VHF and AIS. * [ICOM](https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/marine/) - Marine VHF, SSB, GMDSS, AIS, radar. * [LCJ Capteurs](https://lcjcapteurs.com/en/categorie-girouette-anemometres-capteur-vent/marine-en/) - Wind and weather instruments, StatMETEO wind data recording software. * [MAPTATTOO](https://www.maptattoo.com) - eInk chart plotter. * [NASA Marine](https://www.nasamarine.com) - Instruments, monitors, AIS, displays. * [Nauticsense](https://nautic-sense.com) - ESP32 based deck instruments with NMEA 2000, SignalK and BLE integration. * [Nautinect](https://nautinect.com) - Open source hardware design and mobile app, controller with wheel or tiller drive. * [Navinet](https://www.navinet-autopilot.com/) - SmartSail autopilot with OpenCPN and NMEA integration. * [PCNautic](https://pcnautic.com) - Tiller auto-pilot with mobile apps, plus BoatController NMEA and Wifi interfacing and related instruments. * [Safiery](https://safiery.com/marine-new/) - Digital switching, monitoring, Victron and NMEA integration. * [Scadys](https://go.scadys.io) - MDD400 TFT display for NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 and Seatalk data, usable as ST60 replacements. Kickstarter project by cruising sailor. * [Vakaros](https://www.vakaros.com) - Racing oriented instruments. Instruction videos on ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Safiery). * [Veratron](https://veratron.com/pages/marine) - NMEA instruments, gateways and sensors, displays. * [Wema](https://wema.co.uk) - NMEA instruments, gauges, bridges, analog to digital converters. #### Boat Integration and Remote Monitoring [Section titled “Boat Integration and Remote Monitoring”](#boat-integration-and-remote-monitoring) * [BoatMonitor32](https://www.boatmonitor32.co.uk) - Mobile app and boat hardware hub with Victron integration. * [EasyHub](https://dpnav.de/) - German vendor (DPNav) WiFi gateway with NMEA2000 integration and remote tracking, with cloud service. * [Galvanic Works](https://galvanicworks.com) - Voice alert devices, crew pulse wristbands, mobile app for MOB, AIS collisions, anchor alarm, watch management, remote monitoring. Sailer owned company in Balearics, with English/French/Spanish/Italian/German language on-line shop. * [Hello Sailor](https://hello-sailor.co.uk) - LTE/SMS based remote boat monitoring, subscription-free. * [iNav4u](https://www.inav4u.com) - **Zora** integrated monitoring, navigation, dashboards. * [Maretron](https://www.maretron.com) - Integrated monitoring and visualization, NMEA bridges and sensors. * [Nautic Alert](https://nauticalert.com) - Remote GPS tracking, bilge and power monitoring. * [Navigation Laptops](https://navigationlaptops.com) - Laptops setup for navigation with instrument packages. * [Oceanic Systems](https://osukl.com) - Sensors, relays, probes, gateways, displays for remote monitoring and security, including J1939 engine interface. * [Orca](https://getorca.com/orca-core/) - Data hub for NMEA, auto-pilot, radar with chart plotter and remote monitoring. * [PAJ GPS](https://www.paj-gps.co.uk) - UK remote GPS tracking hardware and app. * [Philippi](https://www.philippi-online.de/) - German supplier of monitoring, sensors and electrical power components, including refit panels for Bavaria yachts. * [PredictWind DataHub](https://www.predictwind.com/datahub) - Data logging, remote monitoring, internet data, NMEA and auto-pilot interface. * [Raspmarine](https://raspmarine.dk) - Danish. Raspberry Pi based integration. * [Renogy](https://www.renogy.com/) - Power management and monitoring. * [Sensar Marine](https://sensarmarine.com) - Subscription-based remote monitoring with app, SMS and NMEA integration. * [Siren Marine](https://sirenmarine.com/) - Remote boat monitoring. * [Smartboatia](https://smartboatia.com) - Smart boat hub with anchor alarm, remote monitoring, logging and AI-based trim suggestions. * [Smart Boat Systems](https://www.smartboatsystem.com) - Dominican Republic based integrator, supplies package of ODroid based hubs running open source packages with 4G Hub and Zigbee sensors. * [Sway](https://sway-sailing.com/) - Wifi integration for NMEA2000, data recording to local storage, remote tracking. Mobile app for iOS and Android, social voyage sharing. * [Vesscomm](https://vesscomm.com) - Mobile data (2G/4G) based monitoring hubs and mobile apps. * [Victron](https://www.victronenergy.com) - Power devices with associated monitoring, integration, power sensors, displays. * [Vircru](https://www.vircru.com) - Remote boat monitoring with mobile app. * [Zigboat](https://www.zigboat.com) - Zigbee based remote boat sensors and monitoring with SMS and mobile app notifications by Glomex. #### Audio, Electrical, Safety, Accessories [Section titled “Audio, Electrical, Safety, Accessories”](#audio-electrical-safety-accessories) * [Aquatic AV](https://www.aquaticav.com/pages/environments-marine) - Speakers, amplifiers, head units. * [Avtex](https://avtex.co.uk) - 12V TVs popular on boats. * [Blue Sea](https://www.bluesea.com) - Electrical components, meters, cable glands and enclosures, on-line and mobile calculators, monitoring. * [Crimp](https://crimp.studio) - On-line DC diagram editor with simulation and validation. * [Cruising Solutions](https://www.cruisingsolutions.com/collections/communication) - ‘Marriage Savers’ intercom headsets. * [Kicker Audio](https://kickeruk.com/pages/boat-audio) - Speakers, amplifiers, cables. * [MarineDCAC](https://marinedcac.com) - Cruising sailor run, builds [BankManager](https://marinedcac.com/pages/bankmanager) for controlling traditional/lithium battery banks, and DC aircon. * [Peplink](https://www.peplink.com/) - Marine antennas and routers for 5G. * [Sailor Hat for Raspberry Pi](https://docs.hatlabs.fi/sh-rpi/) - Power Pi from NMEA2000 bus, safe shutdown, glitch protection. * [Simarine](https://simarine.net) - Slovenian company supplying battery monitors, control panels, switching, sensors and accessories. * [SmartDock](https://www.smartdock.de/en) - Dock boat remotely via mobile app using engines and thrusters. German vendor with English info. * [Topargee](https://www.topargee.com.au/) - Bluetooth enabled water and fuel flow meters, automated shut-off valves. * [Yacht Controller](https://www.yachtcontroller.com) - Handheld engine & steering remote control for docking. * [Weatherdock](https://www.easyais.com) - German supplier of AIS transceivers and splitters, personal trackers and beacons, boat monitoring. ### Software [Section titled “Software”](#software) See also [Open Source](#open-source-projects). * [Adrena](https://www.adrena-software.com) - Navigation and route optimization packages specialized for cruisers or racing. * [AggSoft](https://www.aggsoft.com) - Windows based data loggers/aggregators for NMEA, ModBus, GPS, USB etc. * [DeepBlue](https://deepblue.app/) - Yacht management app. * [Expedition Marine](https://www.expeditionmarine.com) - Windows-based navigation, weather routing and racing app, official supplier to The Volvo Ocean Race, Americas Cup, Sail GP etc. * [Go Pottie](https://gopottie.app) - Crowd-sourced lobster pot location sharing for British Isles, iOS and Android mobile apps. * [Guardian Digital](https://www.guardiandigital.tech/) - Soft plotter / MFD for Apple devices. * [LuckGRIB](https://luckgrib.com) - Weather data download, view and routing. * [Meltemus](https://www.meltemus.com/index.php/en/) - Navigation, weather and charts for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. **qtVLM** weather and chart viewer free on some platforms. * [Maintenance ROS](https://maintenanceros.com) - Boat maintenance management. * [Navigatrix](https://navigatrix.net/nx/) - Custom Linux distribution for navigation. Free. * [Navimetrix](https://navimetrix.com) - Integrated navigation, weather, charting, routing for Android, Windows, iOS and macOS. * [Navstation](https://navstation.net) - **MacENCx64Integrate** plotting, navigation, charts and NMEA integration for macOS. * [NMEA 2000 Solutions](https://www.nmea2000solutions.com) - NMEA BridgeBuilder and NMEA Gateway packages, consultancy. * [Ocean Signal](https://oceansignal.com) - PLBs, EPIRBs, AIS alarms, VHF and radar transponders. * [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - Offline mobile apps for OpenStreetMap, with nautical support in Pro and higher. * [Rose Point](https://www.rosepoint.com) - Navigation software, North America gazatteer, NMEA gateway. * [SailKick](https://www.sailkick.io) - Offline webapp and mobile app for boat metrics, with weather, climatology and basic routing, optional cloud sync for metrics, polars, public page. SignalK integration. * [Sail Logger](https://saillogger.com) - Logbook for mobiles, with NMEA integration. * [Sailing Performance](https://www.sailingperformance.com) - Racing performance analysis. * [SailRouter](https://sailrouter.org) - AI based routing for onboard Raspberry Pi with NMEA and SignalK integration. Community Edition with planned commercial and SaaS versions. * [SailSense](https://sailsense.xyz) - Local GenAI assisted analysis, advice and alarms. SignalK based. * [SailTrack](https://www.angelnav.co.uk) - **AngelNav** plotter app for mobile and PC with charts and traditional charting techniques and NMEA integration. * [SavvyNavvy](https://www.savvy-navvy.com) - Plotter app for mobile with integrated weather, AIS, charting and NMEA integration. * [SeaIQ](https://seaiq.com) - Navigation for pilots, on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS. Lower price version for recreational sailors. * [SKipper](https://www.skipperapp.net) - SignalK instrumentation display app for iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS and Raspberry Pi. * [Skippo](https://www.skippo.se) - Swedish navigation app for iOS, Android and web. * [The Boat App](https://theboatapp.com) - Boat management app, web, iOS and Android. * [TimeZero](https://mytimezero.com) - Software based full-featured chart plotter. * [Tremate](https://tremate.com) - Inventory and maintenance records. Mobile app for iOS and Android. * [Vessel Vault](https://vesselvault.app) - Boat maintenance management. * [WilhemSK](https://www.wilhelmsk.com) - SignalK dashboard app for iPhone, iPad, macOS, Apple Watch and Apple TV. * [Yachtara](https://yachtara.com) - Weather routing and boat management app for cruising sailors: multi-model weather comparison, weather routing, anchor watch, maintenance logs and manuals, crew management. Builds offline regional forecast packs. * [Zapfware](https://www.zapfware.de) - Mobile apps including *NMEARemote* dashboard, *NMEAConnect* bridging and ORC racing. #### Social [Section titled “Social”](#social) * [Navily](https://www.navily.com) - Map with guidance and reviews for marinas, anchorages, mooring buoys. * [NoForeignLand](https://www.noforeignland.com) - Social website and mobile apps, for boat tracking, forums, anchorage advice. Owned and run by a long-term cruising couple. * [SailorsLog](https://www.sailorslog.io) - Social sailing journal for Apple devices. * [SeaPeople](https://seapeopleapp.com) - Boat tracking and social networking website and mobile apps. ### Consultants [Section titled “Consultants”](#consultants) * [Nautibus](https://nautibus.de) - NMEA2000 design, testing, installation. German and English. * [Francis Fustier](https://francis-fustier.fr) - France. Training, advice and integration. News and articles, focused on Apple products onboard. * [Pacific Yacht Systems](https://www.pysystems.com) - Electrical and electronics consultancy, retail and educational articles & videos. * [Seatech Systems](https://seatech.systems) - Marine electronics consultancy, with free advice articles on marine internet. * [Tweeds Marine](https://tweedsmarine.nz/) - New Zealand. Consultancy plus free articles, news and calculators online. * [VesselSense](https://vesselsense.io) - California. Consultancy for navigation and monitoring systems integration, plus [YouTube videos](https://www.youtube.com/@VesselSense-io) on SignalK, Raspi, WaveShare.
+### Hardware [Section titled “Hardware”](#hardware) #### Full Integration [Section titled “Full Integration”](#full-integration) Vendors offering full suite of products for modern boats, including plotters, instruments and sensors. * [B\&G](https://www.bandg.com) - Sensors, radars, plotters, displays for racing and cruising. * [Furuno](https://www.furunousa.com/en) - Sensors, sonar, radar, plotters, autopilots. * [Garmin](https://www.garmin.com/) - Sensors, plotters, radars, sonar, displays, auto-pilots, charts, cameras and integration. * [Humminbird](https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com/us) - Plotter, sonar, charts, apps, One-Boat network. * [Lowrance](https://www.lowrance.com) - Plotters, transducers, charts, trolling motors. * [NKE](https://nke-marine-electronics.com/instruments/) - Plotters, AIS, autopilot, sensors for cruising and ocean racing. * [Pixel Sur Mer](https://www.pixelsurmer.com/en) - Racing oriented plotters, auto-pilot, data integration, voice, 3D sail scanning and safety management. * [Raymarine](https://www.raymarine.com) - Sensors, radars, plotters, displays, VHF, AIS and Seatalk NG. * [Simrad](https://www.simrad-yachting.com) - Plotters, auto-pilots, sonar, radar, AIS, VHF, transducers, charts, apps. * [SI-TEX](https://www.si-tex.com) - Plotters, sonar, AIS, radar, autopilot, sensors. #### NMEA Interfacing [Section titled “NMEA Interfacing”](#nmea-interfacing) See [NMEA Wi-Fi Gateways](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/nmea-wifi-gateways/) for a comparison of available products. * [Actisense](https://actisense.com) - NMEA bridges and gateways. * [Chetco](http://www.chetcodigital.com) - NMEA bridges, marine PC, SeaGauge and SeaSmart.NET for Bluetooth, 4G and Wifi. * [Comar](https://comarsystems.com) - AIS focused with NMEA bridge, multiplexer and sensors. * [Copperhill](https://copperhilltech.com) - Raspberry PI and ESP32 NMEA2000 boards, simulators, HATs. * [Digital Yacht](https://digitalyacht.co.uk) - NMEA multiplexers, sensors, gateways plus AIS and 4G/5G. * [Gadget Pool](http://www.gadgetpool.de) - German vendor, with English info, of NMEA and Seatalk interfaces and displays. * [gedad](https://www.gedad.de) - German vendor, *Marine Control Server* for NMEA0183, NMEA2000 and i2c, with SignalK support. * [HAT Labs](https://hatlabs.fi) - Open Source NMEA2000, ESP32 and RasPi hardware, including the [Halos](https://github.com/halos-org/halos) containerized marine OS for Raspberry Pi and [HALPI2](https://shop.hatlabs.fi/products/halpi2-computer) marinized Raspberry Pi. * [Luissa 351](https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/luissa.351) - NMEA gateways, multiplexers and Wifi integration. Portugal selling internationally through eBay. * [Marine Control Server](https://open-boat-projects.org/en/marine-control-server/) - Raspberry Pi based NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interface with OpenPlotter and SignalK integration. * [Matsutec](http://www.matsutec.cn) - Chinese supplier of NMEA hardware, testers, gateways plus AIS and auto-pilots. * [MySmartBoat](https://mysmartboat.com/) - Monitoring and integration hardware, electrical components, MySmartApp unified dashboard. * [Nauti-Control](https://nauti-control.com) - Seatalk and NMEA2000 wifi bridges and remote controls. Also on ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Nauti-Control). * [Oceanav](https://ocenav.com) - Spanish vendor, with English info, of NMEA wifi gateways and auto-pilot remote control. * [Onwa](https://www.onwamarine.com/NMEA_Devices.html) - NMEA converters and multiplexers, and general marine electronics. * [OpenMarine](https://openmarine.net) - NMEA [MacArthur HAT](https://macarthur-hat-documentation.readthedocs.io)for Raspberry PI with OpenPlotter. * [Pitufino](https://pitufino.com) - Wifi gateway for NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 with optional Seatalk 1 and cloud access. * [Quark](https://www.quark-elec.com) - NMEA devices, sensors, internet gateways, gauges and remote monitoring, including both J1939 and analogue integration for engines. * [Rosuku](https://www.rusoku.com) - TouCAN Marine NMEA2000 USB adaptor. * [SailorGuard](https://www.sailorguard.com) - Micro-controller minimal implementation of SignalK for performance and low power, and windlass integration with mobile app ([AnchorGuard](https://www.sailorguard.com/anchor-guard)). * [SailServer](https://sailserver.com) - NMEA 2000 interfaced box for automatic logbook, anchor watch and remote tracking, including via NoForeignLand and racing performance. Danish vendor, with English info. * [See Sailing](https://www.see-sailing.com) - NMEA data visualization for yacht race analysis and NMEA to Bluetooth hardware. * [Shipmodul](https://shipmodul.com) - NMEA/Seatalk multiplexers and LAN gateways, macOS and Windows configuration client ([workaround for Linux](https://www.cricalix.net/2023/05/07/miniplex-and-linux/)). * [SK Pang Electronics](https://www.skpang.co.uk) - Raspberry Pi boards and HATs for CAN-Bus integration, NMEA2000 simulators, GPS modules, LCD displays. * [Tinley](https://www.tinleyelectronics.com/) - NMEA interfaces, sensors, multiplexers, converters. * [Veinland](https://veinland.net) - German vendor, with English info, of commercial NMEA multiplexers, embedded PCs and instruments. * [Vela Navgea](https://www.vela-navega.com) - Portuguese sailor who builds *NMEA4Wifi* range of multiplexers for NMEA0183, N2K and Seatalk. * [Wegmatt](https://wegmatt.com) - *dAISy* AIS receivers and NMEA0183 interfacing. * [Yacht Devices](https://www.yachtd.com) - NMEA bridges, gateways and sensors including engine gateways for J1939 or J1708 digital interfaces and spark plug sensors for older outboards. * [Yakbitz](https://yakbitz.com) - Seatalk, NMEA, AIS and Autopilot interfaces. #### Marine PCs and Components [Section titled “Marine PCs and Components”](#marine-pcs-and-components) * [Austral](https://austral-eng.com/) - Marinized Raspberry Pi, sensors, apps including racing auto-pilot. * [Beetronics](https://www.beetronics.co.uk/c-marine?_gl=1*1f0b82j*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..\&gbraid=0AAAAADm9gnpX9qEe0DYsgTxrXqGaGG_4d) - Marine monitors and touchscreens. * [Bluestone](https://www.bluestonetechnology.co.uk/) - Marine LCD displays. * [BVM](https://www.bvm.co.uk/industries-2/transport-solutions/marine-solutions/) - Marine displays and PCs. * [Cybernet](https://www.cybernetman.com/) - Marine rackmount and mini PCs. * [Impulse](https://www.impulse-embedded.co.uk/solutions/industrial-computing-solutions/marine-and-subsea) - Marine PCs and displays. * [Marine Data Solutions](https://marinedatasolutions.com) - Satellite and mobile internet integration, *MDS Blender* marine router. * [Poynting](https://poynting.tech/marine-coastal-antennas/) - Marine antennas for 4G/5G/Wifi. #### Instruments and Autopilots [Section titled “Instruments and Autopilots”](#instruments-and-autopilots) * [A+T](https://www.aandtinstruments.com) - Wind sensors, *Sailing Processor* boat server, displays, valves. South coast of England based. Repairs, and integration for superyachts and racing boats. * [Airmar](https://www.airmar.com/) - Transducers, sensors, NMEA bridging, weather instruments and apps. * [Cyclops Marine](https://www.cyclopsmarine.com) - Smart load sensors and displays. * [Daniamant](https://daniamant.com) - Forward looking sonar (previously *EchoPilot*), alarms and other safety related products. * [em-trak](https://em-trak.com) - VHF and AIS. * [ICOM](https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/marine/) - Marine VHF, SSB, GMDSS, AIS, radar. * [LCJ Capteurs](https://lcjcapteurs.com/en/categorie-girouette-anemometres-capteur-vent/marine-en/) - Wind and weather instruments, StatMETEO wind data recording software. * [MAPTATTOO](https://www.maptattoo.com) - eInk chart plotter. * [NASA Marine](https://www.nasamarine.com) - Instruments, monitors, AIS, displays. * [Nauticsense](https://nautic-sense.com) - ESP32 based deck instruments with NMEA 2000, SignalK and BLE integration. Open source projects at [Sail-Tech](https://github.com/Sail-Tech) on GitHub. * [Nautinect](https://nautinect.com) - Open source hardware design and mobile app, controller with wheel or tiller drive. * [Navinet](https://www.navinet-autopilot.com/) - SmartSail autopilot with OpenCPN and NMEA integration. * [PCNautic](https://pcnautic.com) - Tiller auto-pilot with mobile apps, plus BoatController NMEA and Wifi interfacing and related instruments. * [Safiery](https://safiery.com/marine-new/) - Digital switching, monitoring, Victron and NMEA integration. * [Scadys](https://go.scadys.io) - MDD400 TFT display for NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 and Seatalk data, usable as ST60 replacements. Kickstarter project by cruising sailor. * [Vakaros](https://www.vakaros.com) - Racing oriented instruments. Instruction videos on ![](../images/icons/youtube.ico) [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Safiery). * [Veratron](https://veratron.com/pages/marine) - NMEA instruments, gateways and sensors, displays. * [Wema](https://wema.co.uk) - NMEA instruments, gauges, bridges, analog to digital converters. #### Boat Integration and Remote Monitoring [Section titled “Boat Integration and Remote Monitoring”](#boat-integration-and-remote-monitoring) * [BoatCommand](https://boatcommand.com) - Vessel tracking and remote monitoring, aimed at commercial fishermen, also used by yacht sailors. US-based, part of [ViaTrax](https://www.viatrax.com). * [BoatMonitor32](https://www.boatmonitor32.co.uk) - Mobile app and boat hardware hub with Victron integration. * [EasyHub](https://dpnav.de/) - German vendor (DPNav) WiFi gateway with NMEA2000 integration and remote tracking, with cloud service. * [Galvanic Works](https://galvanicworks.com) - Voice alert devices, crew pulse wristbands, mobile app for MOB, AIS collisions, anchor alarm, watch management, remote monitoring. Sailer owned company in Balearics, with English/French/Spanish/Italian/German language on-line shop. * [Hello Sailor](https://hello-sailor.co.uk) - LTE/SMS based remote boat monitoring, subscription-free. * [iNav4u](https://www.inav4u.com) - **Zora** integrated monitoring, navigation, dashboards. * [Maretron](https://www.maretron.com) - Integrated monitoring and visualization, NMEA bridges and sensors. * [Nautic Alert](https://nauticalert.com) - Remote GPS tracking, bilge and power monitoring. * [Navigation Laptops](https://navigationlaptops.com) - Laptops setup for navigation with instrument packages. * [Oceanic Systems](https://osukl.com) - Sensors, relays, probes, gateways, displays for remote monitoring and security, including J1939 engine interface. * [Orca](https://getorca.com/orca-core/) - Data hub for NMEA, auto-pilot, radar with chart plotter and remote monitoring. * [PAJ GPS](https://www.paj-gps.co.uk) - UK remote GPS tracking hardware and app. * [Philippi](https://www.philippi-online.de/) - German supplier of monitoring, sensors and electrical power components, including refit panels for Bavaria yachts. * [PredictWind DataHub](https://www.predictwind.com/datahub) - Data logging, remote monitoring, internet data, NMEA and auto-pilot interface. * [Raspmarine](https://raspmarine.dk) - Danish. Raspberry Pi based integration. * [Renogy](https://www.renogy.com/) - Power management and monitoring. * [Sensar Marine](https://sensarmarine.com) - Subscription-based remote monitoring with app, SMS and NMEA integration. * [Siren Marine](https://sirenmarine.com/) - Remote boat monitoring. * [Smartboatia](https://smartboatia.com) - Smart boat hub with anchor alarm, remote monitoring, logging and AI-based trim suggestions. * [Smart Boat Systems](https://www.smartboatsystem.com) - Dominican Republic based integrator, supplies package of ODroid based hubs running open source packages with 4G Hub and Zigbee sensors. * [Sway](https://sway-sailing.com/) - Wifi integration for NMEA2000, data recording to local storage, remote tracking. Mobile app for iOS and Android, social voyage sharing. * [Vesscomm](https://vesscomm.com) - Mobile data (2G/4G) based monitoring hubs and mobile apps. * [Victron](https://www.victronenergy.com) - Power devices with associated monitoring, integration, power sensors, displays. * [Vircru](https://www.vircru.com) - Remote boat monitoring with mobile app. * [Zigboat](https://www.zigboat.com) - Zigbee based remote boat sensors and monitoring with SMS and mobile app notifications by Glomex. #### Audio, Electrical, Safety, Accessories [Section titled “Audio, Electrical, Safety, Accessories”](#audio-electrical-safety-accessories) * [Aquatic AV](https://www.aquaticav.com/pages/environments-marine) - Speakers, amplifiers, head units. * [Avtex](https://avtex.co.uk) - 12V TVs popular on boats. * [Blue Sea](https://www.bluesea.com) - Electrical components, meters, cable glands and enclosures, on-line and mobile calculators, monitoring. * [Crimp](https://crimp.studio) - On-line DC diagram editor with simulation and validation. * [Cruising Solutions](https://www.cruisingsolutions.com/collections/communication) - ‘Marriage Savers’ intercom headsets. * [Kicker Audio](https://kickeruk.com/pages/boat-audio) - Speakers, amplifiers, cables. * [MarineDCAC](https://marinedcac.com) - Cruising sailor run, builds [BankManager](https://marinedcac.com/pages/bankmanager) for controlling traditional/lithium battery banks, and DC aircon. * [Peplink](https://www.peplink.com/) - Marine antennas and routers for 5G. * [Sailor Hat for Raspberry Pi](https://docs.hatlabs.fi/sh-rpi/) - Power Pi from NMEA2000 bus, safe shutdown, glitch protection. * [Simarine](https://simarine.net) - Slovenian company supplying battery monitors, control panels, switching, sensors and accessories. * [SmartDock](https://www.smartdock.de/en) - Dock boat remotely via mobile app using engines and thrusters. German vendor with English info. * [Topargee](https://www.topargee.com.au/) - Bluetooth enabled water and fuel flow meters, automated shut-off valves. * [Yacht Controller](https://www.yachtcontroller.com) - Handheld engine & steering remote control for docking. * [Weatherdock](https://www.easyais.com) - German supplier of AIS transceivers and splitters, personal trackers and beacons, boat monitoring. ### Software [Section titled “Software”](#software) See also [Open Source](#open-source-projects). * [Adrena](https://www.adrena-software.com) - Navigation and route optimization packages specialized for cruisers or racing. * [AggSoft](https://www.aggsoft.com) - Windows based data loggers/aggregators for NMEA, ModBus, GPS, USB etc. * [DeepBlue](https://deepblue.app/) - Yacht management app. * [Expedition Marine](https://www.expeditionmarine.com) - Windows-based navigation, weather routing and racing app, official supplier to The Volvo Ocean Race, Americas Cup, Sail GP etc. * [Go Pottie](https://gopottie.app) - Crowd-sourced lobster pot location sharing for British Isles, iOS and Android mobile apps. * [Guardian Digital](https://www.guardiandigital.tech/) - Soft plotter / MFD for Apple devices. * [LuckGRIB](https://luckgrib.com) - Weather data download, view and routing. * [Meltemus](https://www.meltemus.com/index.php/en/) - Navigation, weather and charts for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux. **qtVLM** weather and chart viewer free on some platforms. * [Maintenance ROS](https://maintenanceros.com) - Boat maintenance management. * [Navigatrix](https://navigatrix.net/nx/) - Custom Linux distribution for navigation. Free. * [Navimetrix](https://navimetrix.com) - Integrated navigation, weather, charting, routing for Android, Windows, iOS and macOS. * [Navstation](https://navstation.net) - **MacENCx64Integrate** plotting, navigation, charts and NMEA integration for macOS. * [NMEA 2000 Solutions](https://www.nmea2000solutions.com) - NMEA BridgeBuilder and NMEA Gateway packages, consultancy. * [Ocean Signal](https://oceansignal.com) - PLBs, EPIRBs, AIS alarms, VHF and radar transponders. * [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - Offline mobile apps for OpenStreetMap, with nautical support in Pro and higher. * [Rose Point](https://www.rosepoint.com) - Navigation software, North America gazatteer, NMEA gateway. * [SailKick](https://www.sailkick.io) - Offline webapp and mobile app for boat metrics, with weather, climatology and basic routing, optional cloud sync for metrics, polars, public page. SignalK integration. * [Sail Logger](https://saillogger.com) - Logbook for mobiles, with NMEA integration. * [Sailing Performance](https://www.sailingperformance.com) - Racing performance analysis. * [SailRouter](https://sailrouter.org) - AI based routing for onboard Raspberry Pi with NMEA and SignalK integration. Community Edition with planned commercial and SaaS versions. * [SailSense](https://sailsense.xyz) - Local GenAI assisted analysis, advice and alarms. SignalK based. * [SailTrack](https://www.angelnav.co.uk) - **AngelNav** plotter app for mobile and PC with charts and traditional charting techniques and NMEA integration. * [SavvyNavvy](https://www.savvy-navvy.com) - Plotter app for mobile with integrated weather, AIS, charting and NMEA integration. * [SeaIQ](https://seaiq.com) - Navigation for pilots, on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS. Lower price version for recreational sailors. * [SKipper](https://www.skipperapp.net) - SignalK instrumentation display app for iOS, Android, Linux, Windows, macOS and Raspberry Pi. * [Skippo](https://www.skippo.se) - Swedish navigation app for iOS, Android and web. * [The Boat App](https://theboatapp.com) - Boat management app, web, iOS and Android. * [TimeZero](https://mytimezero.com) - Software based full-featured chart plotter. * [Tremate](https://tremate.com) - Inventory and maintenance records. Mobile app for iOS and Android. * [Vessel Vault](https://vesselvault.app) - Boat maintenance management. * [WilhemSK](https://www.wilhelmsk.com) - SignalK dashboard app for iPhone, iPad, macOS, Apple Watch and Apple TV. * [Yachtara](https://yachtara.com) - Weather routing and boat management app for cruising sailors: multi-model weather comparison, weather routing, anchor watch, maintenance logs and manuals, crew management. Builds offline regional forecast packs. * [Zapfware](https://www.zapfware.de) - Mobile apps including *NMEARemote* dashboard, *NMEAConnect* bridging and ORC racing. #### Social [Section titled “Social”](#social) * [Navily](https://www.navily.com) - Map with guidance and reviews for marinas, anchorages, mooring buoys. * [NoForeignLand](https://www.noforeignland.com) - Social website and mobile apps, for boat tracking, forums, anchorage advice. Owned and run by a long-term cruising couple. * [SailorsLog](https://www.sailorslog.io) - Social sailing journal for Apple devices. * [SeaPeople](https://seapeopleapp.com) - Boat tracking and social networking website and mobile apps. ### Consultants [Section titled “Consultants”](#consultants) * [Nautibus](https://nautibus.de) - NMEA2000 design, testing, installation. German and English. * [Francis Fustier](https://francis-fustier.fr) - France. Training, advice and integration. News and articles, focused on Apple products onboard. * [Pacific Yacht Systems](https://www.pysystems.com) - Electrical and electronics consultancy, retail and educational articles & videos. * [Seatech Systems](https://seatech.systems) - Marine electronics consultancy, with free advice articles on marine internet. * [Tweeds Marine](https://tweedsmarine.nz/) - New Zealand. Consultancy plus free articles, news and calculators online. * [VesselSense](https://vesselsense.io) - California. Consultancy for navigation and monitoring systems integration, plus [YouTube videos](https://www.youtube.com/@VesselSense-io) on SignalK, Raspi, WaveShare.

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 > A curated list of marine electronics, NMEA, SignalK, OpenCPN and other open source boat tech projects, vendor hardware and software, blogs and forums.
 
+Each entry is a link with a one-line description, grouped by section and category. Each section is available as Markdown:
+
+- [Social](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/social.md): Blogs, vlogs, video channels and forums.
+- [Charts and Data](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/charts.md): Open and volunteer charting projects.
+- [Open Source Projects](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/open-source-projects.md): Software and firmware, including NMEA libraries.
+- [Protocols](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/protocols.md): NMEA, Seatalk, CANBus, SAE and other marine networking standards.
+- [Vendors](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/vendors.md): Hardware and software vendors, and specialist consultants.
+- [News](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/news.md): News and reviews.
+- [Education](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/education.md): Courses, certification and tutorials.
+- [Servicing and Spares](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/servicing.md): Servicing, spares and manufacturer support.
+- [Checklists and Templates](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/checklists.md): Shared checklists and passage planning templates.
+- [Reference](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/reference.md): Technical references.
+- [Index](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/index-of-terms.md): A–Z index of every entry.
+- [Contributing](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/contributing.md): How to suggest links or corrections.
+- [Downloads](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads.md): Spreadsheets and printable PDFs.
+  - [Example Checklists](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/example-checklists.md): Before and after sailing, storm prep, laying up and haul-out.
+  - [Navigation Templates](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/navigation-templates.md): Tidal planner for timing tidal gates.
+  - [NMEA Wi-Fi Gateways](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/downloads/nmea-wifi-gateways.md): Comparison of NMEA 0183 and 2000 Wi-Fi gateways.
+
+For structured lookups, [directory.json](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/directory.json) lists every entry with its name, link, description, section and category.
+
 ## Documentation Sets
 
 - [Abridged documentation](https://boat-tech-directory.rhizomatics.org.uk/@rhizomatics/signalk-boat-tech-directory-plugin/llms-small.txt): a compact version of the documentation for Boat Tech Directory, with non-essential content removed

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+<!-- Generated from ../../../../README.md by scripts/sync-readme.mjs — do not edit directly. -->
+- [Actisense Media](https://actisense.com/media/) - Vendor blog, with self-help and industry news.
+- [Marine Electronics Journal](https://www.marineelectronicsjournal-digital.com) - Digital magazine published by NMEA.
+- [Panbo](https://panbo.com) - Marine tech news.
+- [SmartBoats](https://smartboats.org) - Vendor directory and reviews.
+- [Yacht](https://www.yacht.de/en/equipment/electronics/) - German magazine with English site, news and reviews of boat equipment.