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Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.Sourcing High Voltage DC Equipment
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/13/2018
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Raymarine announce end of support for a long list of legacy products
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/1/2018
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How to setup a return at PKYS
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/20/2017
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Victron Software is All Open Source
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/2/2017
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Smart Solar is coming
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/4/2017
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New Victron Connect Release v3.1 available
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/1/2017
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New Victron Connect App Release v3.1 available August 2017 features demo mode as well as support for Blue Smart Chargers, Smart Lithium Batteries, VE Direct Phoenix Inverters, MPPT Charge Controllers and more.
USCG Boatbuilders Handbook goes online
Posted by Administrator on 9/12/2015
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The USCG Boatbuilders handbook is now online for free........![]()
New Victron Energy Bluetooth Dongle now available
Posted by Administrator on 8/21/2015
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A Bluetooth dongle is now available so that you can read data from your Victron Energy BMV energy Monitor or MPPT Solar Charge Controller on an iPhone, iPad or Android Devices
Victron Energy more than doubles its warranty period
Posted by Administrator on 2/23/2015
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New Victron Energy iPhone App
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/17/2014
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ABYC publishes new safety essentials iPhone App
Posted by Administrator on 11/1/2013
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This iPhone app won an award at the 2013 IBEX Show. "Boat Essentials" is used to file a float plan or to check, suggest and schedule maintenance of the safety equipment on your recreational boat