Nerdiness Qoutient: 4/10 Originally, there was only one module positioned by the companionway, which was impractical since we had to leave the helm rushing forward to answer a call. Ever since we bought the boat, we have been trying to find a second control module for the VHF radio. The radio can handle up to four wired modules. The SIMRAD NRS-1 radio is no longer in production, so new modules are impossible to find, and we haven't found any on the second-hand market either. However, last winter we came across a good deal on a new B&G V-100 VHF radio that can connect both wired and wireless units, very practical. We now have three control units: one by the navigation station, one in the hard dodger, and one by the wheel. The cradle that the wireless units sit in charges them via induction, so there's no need to remember to charge them separately.

Nerdiness Quotient: 7/10 The troubleshooting of the wind instrument provided a initiative for obtaining a full overview of the NMEA2000 network on board. Read about it here...

Nerdiness Quotient: 5/10 When we're alone in the cockpit or sailing single-handed, the autopilot is used for tacking. The autopilot control panel is located on the steering console by the steering wheel, and is difficult to operate when standing between the steering console and the harddodger, as is the case when cruising siglehanded in order to easily operate the winches. Read about it here...

Nerdiness Quotient: 5/10 The old wireless windlass controller was dead, and no longer in production, so a new model had to be purchased. Read about it here..

Nerdiness Quotient: 5/10 When the season started, it turned out that the wind instrument didnt show wind speed or direction. Read about it here...

Nerdiness Quotient: 5/10 Up to now, only the autopilot display and controls were at the helmsman's place. A plotter box had to be made and assembled so the chart plotter could be placed there. Read more...