Full review raspberry PI dashboard for sailboats. SV GOAT teach

The Brain of SV GOAT – Raspberry Pi + Signal K + KIP Walkthrough In this detailed tech episode, I walk you through the complete digital architecture powering our sailboat SV GOAT. From data collection to visual dashboards, this is the system that lets us sail smart and troubleshoot confidently, even thousands of miles offshore. This is the same setup we rely on daily—built around a Raspberry Pi, the Signal K server, and the KIP interface. Whether you're preparing for a refit, a circumnavigation, or just upgrading your boat systems, this walkthrough is for you. What is a Raspberry Pi? A Raspberry Pi is a compact, energy-efficient, Linux-based microcomputer. On SV GOAT, we use the Raspberry Pi 4 to manage navigation, log sensor data, display dashboards, and act as a central hub for system monitoring. It's reliable, easy to customize, and perfect for off-grid installations. What is Signal K? Signal K is an open-source data server built for marine applications. It connects to NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 networks, pulling data from onboard systems like GPS, wind sensors, depth sounders, batteries, tanks, and more. Signal K serves as a single point of access and makes this information available across apps, dashboards, and the web. What is KIP? KIP (short for Signal K Instrument Panel) is a customizable browser-based dashboard. It displays real-time data such as speed, heading, wind angle, battery voltage, anchor alarms, solar yield, and engine parameters—all in a visual interface you can access from any device. NMEA 2000 vs NMEA 0183 – What's the Difference? NMEA 2000 is the modern marine networking standard. It's faster, supports multiple devices, and is easier to install and expand than NMEA 0183. Feature NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Communication One-way Two-way Speed 4,800 bps 250,000 bps Network Type Point-to-point Backbone Installation Complex Plug-and-play Scalability Limited High Why This Setup Works for Us This open-source system gives us complete visibility over our boat without depending on proprietary hardware. We can: Customize dashboards Create smart alerts Automate logbooks Monitor systems from anywhere Keep costs low while improving safety Our Current Setup Includes: Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) Signal K Server with plugins KIP browser interface NMEA 2000 backbone with Actisense NGT-1 interface Victron Cerbo GX and SmartShunt Wind, depth, and speed sensors GPS antenna Historical data logging and automatic reports Need a System Like This? Drop a comment below and I’ll make a tutorial on how to replicate this setup on your own boat. Follow Our Journey Instagram: @sailing_svgoat We share daily updates, boat projects, and stories from our sailing adventure. #RaspberryPi #SignalK #NMEA2000 #KIPdashboard #SailingTech #MarineElectronics #OffGridLiving #BoatProjects #SailboatRefit #SailingSVGOAT Let me know if you'd like a thumbnail title or call-to-action line as well.