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- Lithium SuperPack NG replaces lead-acid batteries without major conversions, with integrated BMS, on/off switch and higher energy density.
- Self-heating enables charging at sub-zero temperatures, IP65 housing and safety valve allow use in harsh, enclosed environments.
- Up to 2C discharge current, 15-year design life, five LiFePO4 models from 12.8 to 51.2 V, monitoring and control via VictronConnect app.

Victron SuperPack NG: Intelligent lithium battery with high power output

- Mobile apps enable the display and remote control of on-board instruments on smartphones and tablets via WLAN gateway or special hardware.  
- There are specialised solutions for NMEA-0183/2000, regatta sailors, cruising sailors and anglers, as well as branded apps from Garmin, Raymarine, B&G and Lowrance.  
- Price and licence models range from free basic versions and one-off payments to expensive annual subscriptions with sometimes criticised connection and synchronisation problems.

On-board instruments on the tablet: 11 apps for monitoring ship data

- Orca combines weather, currents, polar diagrams and boat performance to calculate realistic sailing routes and ETAs for cruising sailors.  
- Polar Performance instruments show deviations between theoretical and actual boat speed and thus improve route planning.  
- The Sailing Processor integrated in the Orca Core cleans up wind data, increases instrument accuracy and completes the navigation system with autopilot and radar integration.

Sailing route planning: the better way to plan your next trip

- Ctek NXT 15 charges various 12 V battery types fully automatically, adjusts the voltage and charging curve and offers supply mode for the vehicle electrical system.
- According to the manufacturer, the 15 A charger is suitable for battery banks up to 350 Ah, with 150-200 Ah for complete overnight recharging in practice.
- The RB 4000 delivers up to 1,300 A starting current, up to 45 starts, functions as a 30 W USB power bank, is IP65-certified and costs around 400 euros.

Electrics: Ctek NXT 15 and RB4000, intelligent charger for all battery types and emergency start booster

- Axiom 2 offers a six-core processor, faster map rendering, gigabit network, HydroTough display and LightHouse Charts GEN 2.
- Two models: Basic without sonar and RV version with 600 W CHIRP sonar incl. DownVision, SideVision and RealVision 3D for detailed subsurface visualisation.  
- Three display sizes (7/9/12 inch), available to order now, prices from 1,184 euros, three-year warranty, integration of engines, radar, autopilot and apps.

Raymarine Axiom 2: Faster plotter with new nautical charts

- Navimetrix offers cross-platform, professional weather routing with isochrones, interactive routing, AI briefings and strong AIS integration.  
- Sea charts come separately via GeoGarage as raster charts with regional subscriptions, without seamless country transitions and with sometimes cumbersome handling.  
- Premium costs €79.99/year plus GeoGarage from €25/region and is aimed at regatta and ambitious cruising sailors as a cheaper professional alternative.

Navigation: Navimetrix - weather routing app with AI support and a huge range of functions

- BlueCool-VX is a speed-controlled chiller system with precise load management and high efficiency for yachts to superyachts.  
- Titanium heat exchangers and three ECO modes ensure durability, finely adjustable performance and low energy consumption during harbour and sea stays.  
- Modular combination of up to six units (36-120 BTU/h); example Lagoon Eighty 2 with pre-installed plug-and-play modules to reduce installation work.

Air conditioning: Modular cooling technology with high efficiency

- RCU-1 is a wireless autopilot remote control with colour display, 30 m range and NMEA 2000/SeaTalkng connection for Evolution systems
- Solo Sailor Mode automatically stops the boat in the wind when man-overboard if the connection to the carried remote control is lost
- Point-to-steer allows course selection by pointing gesture, AA batteries provide up to 30 days runtime; starter kit approx. 650 €, additional devices approx. 360 €

Electronics: RCU-1 - wireless autopilot remote control from Raymarine

- Q Display Float separates ultra-flat display and Q Core Unit, requires only 180 × 70 mm mounting space and a single power/data cable.  
- Up to two displays (10", 12" wide, 15" wide) per Q Core Unit, matt anti-glare finish, touch plus wireless remote control, flexible installation on motor and sailing boats.  
- Integrated 4G/LTE, WLAN, NMEA 2000, audio functions and Q Guard remote monitoring; 10" version costs €2,689 incl. 25% Finnish VAT.

Navigation: Q Display Float - slim chart plotter with remote electronics

- Regatta Hero digitalises regatta organisation via smartphone, from the start sequence to GPS tracking and automatic results calculation.
- Version 3.2.28 brings centralised entry data management, improved kangaroo starts and an AI assistant for questions about software usage.
- The app is free of charge for participants and non-commercial sailing clubs and is operated via cloud servers without the need for maintenance.

Regatta Hero: organise regattas digitally - on your smartphone

- Wattenschipper.de has been visually/technically revised and expanded to include a free interactive nautical chart with switchable layers.  
- The map combines BSH data, aerial photographs, water levels according to SKN, protected area boundaries, navigation marks as well as wind, weather and routing information for trip planning.  
- Protected area overlays and multi-language navigational information are intended to dispel myths about prohibitions and facilitate the safe use of the Wadden Sea.

Wattenschipper.de: New free tool for cruise planning in the tidal area

- BSH distinguishes between quality-assured navigation data and open data bathymetry, the latter of which is expressly not intended for safe navigation.  
- Open data services contain sea marks and depths without guarantee of up-to-dateness or nautical accuracy; changes only appear in official products.  
- Freenauticalchart.net is suitable for cruise planning and overview, but according to the BSH it does not replace official nautical charts and is unsuitable for critical navigation.

Freenauticalchart.net: Categorisation of the BSH provides clarity about the underlying data

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Yacht electronics: Current tests & recommendations

Victron SuperPack NG
Intelligent lithium battery with high power output

On-board instruments on the tablet
11 apps for monitoring ship data

Sailing route planning
The better way to plan your next trip

Electrics
Ctek NXT 15 and RB4000, intelligent charger for all battery types and emergency start booster

Raymarine Axiom 2
Faster plotter with new nautical charts

Navigation
Navimetrix - weather routing app with AI support and a huge range of functions

Air conditioning
Modular cooling technology with high efficiency

Electronics
RCU-1 - wireless autopilot remote control from Raymarine

Navigation
Q Display Float - slim chart plotter with remote electronics

Regatta Hero
Organise regattas digitally - on your smartphone

Wattenschipper.de
New free tool for cruise planning in the tidal area

Freenauticalchart.net
Categorisation of the BSH provides clarity about the underlying data

Yacht electronics: Current tests & recommendations

Victron SuperPack NGIntelligent lithium battery with high power output

On-board instruments on the tablet11 apps for monitoring ship data

Sailing route planningThe better way to plan your next trip

ElectricsCtek NXT 15 and RB4000, intelligent charger for all battery types and emergency start booster

Raymarine Axiom 2Faster plotter with new nautical charts

NavigationNavimetrix - weather routing app with AI support and a huge range of functions

Air conditioningModular cooling technology with high efficiency

ElectronicsRCU-1 - wireless autopilot remote control from Raymarine

NavigationQ Display Float - slim chart plotter with remote electronics

Regatta HeroOrganise regattas digitally - on your smartphone

Wattenschipper.deNew free tool for cruise planning in the tidal area

Freenauticalchart.netCategorisation of the BSH provides clarity about the underlying data

Victron SuperPack NG
Intelligent lithium battery with high power output

On-board instruments on the tablet
11 apps for monitoring ship data

Sailing route planning
The better way to plan your next trip

Electrics
Ctek NXT 15 and RB4000, intelligent charger for all battery types and emergency start booster

Raymarine Axiom 2
Faster plotter with new nautical charts

Navigation
Navimetrix - weather routing app with AI support and a huge range of functions

Air conditioning
Modular cooling technology with high efficiency

Electronics
RCU-1 - wireless autopilot remote control from Raymarine

Navigation
Q Display Float - slim chart plotter with remote electronics

Regatta Hero
Organise regattas digitally - on your smartphone

Wattenschipper.de
New free tool for cruise planning in the tidal area

Freenauticalchart.net
Categorisation of the BSH provides clarity about the underlying data