Monitoring Systems

A marine monitoring system tracks critical vessel parameters in real time — battery voltage, tank levels, bilge status, temperature, shore power connection, and more. Modern systems send alerts to your phone when something needs attention, even when you're not on the boat. This prevents small problems from becoming expensive emergencies.

Yes. We install and configure systems that give you real-time access to your boat's status from anywhere with cell service. You'll see battery state of charge, shore power status, bilge pump activity, cabin temperature, and more. Alerts are sent via push notification, email, or SMS when thresholds are exceeded.

We work with Victron Energy (Cerbo GX/GX Touch with VRM portal), Maretron (NMEA 2000 vessel monitoring), Siren Marine (cellular monitoring), and BEP (CZone digital switching). The right system depends on your vessel size, existing equipment, and monitoring needs. We'll recommend the best fit during consultation.

Basic battery monitoring (Victron SmartShunt + phone app) starts around $200 plus installation. A full vessel monitoring system with remote access (Victron Cerbo GX + sensors + cellular) typically runs $1,500-$3,500 installed depending on the number of sensors and complexity. Our labor rate is $160/hour. Call for a specific quote.

A battery monitor (like a Victron SmartShunt or BMV-712) tracks battery state of charge, voltage, current, and consumption. A vessel monitoring system goes further — it monitors batteries plus bilge pumps, tank levels, shore power, temperature, humidity, door/hatch sensors, and smoke/CO detectors. It's the difference between watching one thing and watching everything.

Yes, for real-time remote monitoring you need cellular connectivity at your slip. Most marinas in Southwest Florida have adequate coverage. For marinas with weak signal, we can install a cellular booster. Some systems also work over Wi-Fi if your marina provides it. We'll assess connectivity during the site visit.