Bryan FreemanBoat repairs and practical software, documented as the work develops: the problem, the decisions, the results, and what comes next.
A silent controller, a corroded board, and the repair-versus-replacement options: $650 for a possible board repair or $1,319.30 for a reconditioned controller before tax and shipping.
A $92.64 SmartShunt purchase, the installation expenses, and the readings that still need a trustworthy battery baseline.
A $1,050 repair quote versus a Quantum 2 upgrade: the factory bill, the unsuccessful antenna test, and $2,163.47 in documented spending before installation.
Why I’m building NautiFile: a home for boat projects, service history, equipment, documents, and expenses—and the records behind this journal.
A burned 50 A connection, a $267.18 SmartPlug conversion kit, and a supposedly quick cord-end replacement that turned into many hours of fitting and troubleshooting.
A 32-inch TV order became a 43-inch delivery, and a ceiling mount became a project involving backing plates, deck protection, and $325.92 in recorded purchases.