18th of December 🌍 Navigating the Future: Our New B&G System 🗺️

Day 18 of our Christmas calendar is all about navigation! 🎄 With our 20-year-old system in need of a major upgrade, we pulled out every single wire and installed a state-of-the-art B&G network. Here’s how it works: 🛠️ The Backbone: Our NMEA2000 network runs the length of the boat, connecting all key components: 🌬️ Wind sensor: Real-time wind speed and direction. 🌊 Speed & depth transducer: Critical for safe navigation. 🖥️ Chartplotters: Zeus S 7” at the nav station & Zeus S 12” in the cockpit. 🛟 VHF & AIS: Keeping us connected and safe. 🔋 Victron Ekrano integration: Displays electrical monitoring on our nav instruments. ⚡ Ethernet Network: Some advanced systems connect via Ethernet for seamless updates and integration: 🛰️ HALO Radar & Forward Looking Sonar: For precise situational awareness. 🌐 Internet-connected chartplotters for real-time updates. 💡 Smart Navigation: From the Precision 9 gyro compass and autopilot computer to the rudder feedback unit, every single component works together for smooth sailing. This setup gives us full control and visibility, ensuring we’re ready for any adventure. What’s the most exciting feature of this system to you? Let us know in the comments! 💬 🎥 Tomorrow, we explore even more of Vela’s features—stay tuned! 🎵 Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay #YouTubeShorts #Explore #TravelVlog #Vloggers #DailyLife #ChristmasCalendar #Vlogmas #ChristmasOnBoard #Beneteau44cc #Sailing #Liveaboard #LifeAtSea