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Smarter.Yachts brings the simplicity of smart home technology onboard. Instead of operating multiple remote controls, switch panels, and disconnected systems, crew, guests, and owners can control selected yacht functions through one clean, intuitive interface.
The modular architecture lets you start with a single onboard function and expand whenever required. Existing equipment can usually remain in place, making Smarter.Yachts ideal for both retrofits and new builds.
Modern yachts often accumulate numerous remote controls, switch panels, mobile apps, and proprietary control systems. Each system works differently, requires separate instructions, and may only be operated from a specific location onboard.
Smarter.Yachts brings selected functions together in one consistent interface. Crew members, guests, and owners no longer need to remember which remote control, panel, or application operates each system.
Operating one yacht is complex. Managing multiple yachts makes consistency, training, maintenance, and support even more important. Different vessels often use different remote controls, switch panels, and operating procedures.
Smarter.Yachts provides a consistent operating concept across individual yachts or an entire fleet. Crew members can work with a familiar interface, while guests receive simple access to only the onboard functions intended for them.
Functions such as lighting, the gangway, or the tenderlift can be made selectively available, while administrative settings and restricted systems remain accessible only to crew members or administrators.
Smarter.Yachts gives owners the freedom to modernize and extend their yachts without replacing proven onboard equipment or investing in a complete proprietary automation system.
Start with the function that provides the greatest immediate benefit — such as gangway control, lighting, pumps, valves, windlass, or tenderlift — and add further functions later. Every new Smarter.Yachts Node becomes part of the same consistent operating environment.
Each Smarter.Yachts operating mode is optimized for its specific task while remaining part of the same consistent user experience.
The Gangway mode provides intuitive and reliable control of hydraulic and electric gangway systems. Designed for real-world onboard operation, it ensures smooth movement, precise positioning, and immediate response — even under demanding conditions.
The system integrates directly with existing controls and safety circuits, allowing seamless operation while maintaining full control over movement, direction, and system state.
Typical use cases include docking operations, guest boarding, and safe gangway positioning in confined marina environments.
The Digital Switching mode replaces or complements traditional switch panels with a flexible, software-driven control system. It enables direct control of electrical loads such as lighting, navigation instruments, fans, and auxiliary systems through a unified control interface.
Designed for both new installations and retrofits, the system minimizes wiring complexity while providing full control, clear system structure, and reliable operation under real onboard conditions.
Typical use cases include lighting control, spreader or underwater lights with automatic "switch off" after a defined period, navigation instruments (e.g. Plotter, Radar), Camera systems, Horns, TV's, or any other electric device on board.
The Pumps & Valves mode provides structured and reliable control of onboard fluid systems, including water pumps, bilge systems, and hydraulic or electric valves. It enables coordinated operation of multiple components through a unified control interface.
Designed for real onboard environments, the system supports automated control logic, feedback-based operation, and safe handling of critical systems such as tank management and fluid distribution. Integration with Victron Cerbo GX allows available tank-level data to be displayed directly in the Smarter.Yachts interface.
Typical use cases include blackwater seavalve, Freshwater Tank selection on multi-tank vessels, Blackwater Pump on Lagoon 46/50 sailing catamarans, fresh water pressure pump, and watermaker tank selection.
The Tenderlift mode provides precise and reliable control of hydraulic and electric lifting platforms. Designed for real onboard conditions, it ensures smooth lifting, controlled lowering, and stable positioning of tenders, jet skis, and swim platforms.
Beyond movement control, the system enhances usability and safety by integrating additional functions directly into the interface — including the ability to activate onboard lighting during operation, improving visibility and simplifying boarding in low-light conditions.
Typical use cases include launching and retrieving tenders or jet skis, adjusting swim platform height, and enabling safe guest boarding — especially at night with integrated lighting control directly from the tenderlift interface.
The Windlass mode provides precise and reliable control of anchor winches, enabling safe anchoring and controlled chain handling. Designed for real onboard conditions, it ensures smooth operation during anchor deployment and retrieval.
The system integrates seamlessly with existing windlass controls and safety circuits, providing full control over direction, movement, and operational state while maintaining maximum safety during anchoring.
Typical use cases include anchor deployment and retrieval, controlled chain handling during anchoring, and safe operation from multiple control points onboard.
The Electric Furler mode provides intuitive control of electrically operated furling systems directly from the Smarter.Yachts interface. It complements existing onboard controls and makes sail handling accessible from convenient control points on board.
Designed for retrofit and new-build installations, the system integrates with the existing furler control circuit while retaining the original manual or dedicated controls.
Typical use cases include headsail and mainsail furling from convenient control points on board, complementing existing cockpit controls and simplifying sail handling.
The Generator mode provides convenient start and stop control of your onboard generator directly from the Smarter.Yachts interface. Generator operation can be started from your smartphone, tablet, or onboard display without requiring access to the generator's dedicated control panel.
A configurable runtime allows the generator to operate for a defined period and stop automatically when the selected time has elapsed. Optional automatic start/stop can use battery State of Charge (SoC) and battery voltage as trigger values, including a configurable additional runtime after reaching 100% SoC for absorption / float charging. Integration with Victron Cerbo GX provides the required battery data and allows Smarter.Yachts to work alongside the yacht's existing energy management system while retaining the original generator controls.
Typical use cases include remotely starting the generator for battery charging, operating high-power onboard equipment, or running the generator for a predefined period without having to return to the generator control panel.
Typical use cases include onboard tank filling operations, dive preparation, and safe compressor handling during guest diving activities.
The Dive Compressor mode provides safe and structured control of onboard dive compressor systems. Designed for real-world operation, it enables reliable start/stop control while ensuring clear system feedback at all times.
The system integrates with existing electrical controls and provides real-time status indication, allowing crew to operate the compressor safely and efficiently — even in demanding conditions.
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