MacArthur HAT
Connect a Raspberry Pi to NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, SeaTalk input, and optional sensors.
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Useful, unusual, and repair-friendly marine gear.
A growing collection of products worth investigating, with the limitations and installation questions that ordinary product listings often skip.
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ZERO BREEZE Mark 3
A portable, dual-hose cooling option we are evaluating for the Yukon Delta Nomad and our vintage RV. We have not yet installed or tested it, and the proposed 2027 collaboration is not confirmed.
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RAKA epoxy & fiberglass
Use code YukonDeltaNomad for 5% off. Affiliate compensation has not been confirmed.
See the RAKA offer →Raspberry Pi 5
A capable base for OpenPlotter, Signal K, OpenCPN, dashboards, logging, and remote access.
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Look for suitable brightness, dimming, viewing angle, glove use, voltage range, and IP rating.
Phone thermal camera
Useful for checking warm connections, cooling performance, refrigeration, and water intrusion patterns.
Waterproof e-paper panel
An interesting option for slow-changing battery, tank, weather, or checklist information.
Non-contact tank sensor
Can avoid holes in some plastic water or waste tanks; verify wall thickness and tank compatibility.
Wireless load sensor
Useful for temporary testing and load awareness, but not a substitute for correctly rated standing rigging.
Addressable low-voltage cabin lighting
Build scene lighting and night modes while maintaining fusing and a manual method of control.
Waterproof equipment labels
Durable QR or NFC labels can link crew to shutdown instructions, wiring diagrams, and parts records.