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Build Your Complete Sailing Setup

SV.GOAT transforms your boat's NMEA 2000 sensors into a powerful monitoring system. The more sensors you connect, the more your app can do. Here's what we recommend for the complete experience.

How It Works

1

Install Sensors

Connect NMEA 2000 sensors to your boat's network. Each sensor you add unlocks new features in the app.

2

Connect GOAT Device

The GOAT device reads your NMEA 2000 data via SignalK and streams it to the app — locally and remotely.

3

Monitor Everything

Real-time dashboards, intelligent alerts, voyage tracking, and AI-powered insights — all on your phone.

Connectivity

Starlink Mini

RECOMMENDED
Buy

Unlimited high-speed internet at sea. The gold standard for live monitoring, remote access, and cloud sync.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Unlimited real-time monitoring from anywhere
  • Remote access via Cloudflare tunnel
  • Cloud sync for voyage backup
  • AI Captain Data-beard assistance
  • Weather & GRIB forecast downloads

4G/5G Marine Router

ALTERNATIVE
Buy

Works well in coastal waters with cellular coverage. Expect ~250 MB/month data usage for remote monitoring.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Remote monitoring (cellular data required)
  • Cloud sync when in coverage
  • Best paired with a data plan of 1 GB+/month

GOAT Device

REQUIRED
Buy

The brain of your setup. Connects to your boat's NMEA 2000 network via SignalK, streams data to the app, and enables remote access.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Real-time sensor data on your phone/tablet
  • Automatic cloud backup of all boat data
  • Remote monitoring when away from the boat
  • OTA updates — always running the latest version
  • Anchor guard with instant push alerts

Electrical & Energy

Victron Cerbo GX

ESSENTIAL
Buy

The gateway to your entire Victron electrical system. Monitors batteries, solar, inverters, alternators, and shore power — all in real-time on your NMEA 2000 network.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Full electrical dashboard — battery voltage, current, state of charge
  • Solar production tracking with daily/weekly charts
  • Shore power detection & alerts
  • Energy forecast engine — predicts battery life based on consumption patterns
  • Inverter monitoring with load tracking
  • Alternator output tracking
  • Low battery & overcharge alarms

Tank Monitoring

NMEA 2000 Tank Sensors

RECOMMENDED
Buy

Non-invasive ultrasonic tank level sensors for fresh water, diesel, and waste tanks. No holes to drill — mount externally on any tank material.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Real-time tank levels on dashboard with visual gauges
  • Low-level alarms (never run dry)
  • Consumption tracking — see daily water/fuel usage
  • Multi-tank support — monitor every tank on board
  • Historical trends — track consumption over voyages

Weather & Environment

Barometric Pressure Sensor

ESSENTIAL
Buy

High-precision barometer on your NMEA 2000 network. The foundation of storm prediction — SV.GOAT's AI analyzes pressure trends to warn you before weather hits.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Storm prediction engine — alerts hours before bad weather
  • Pressure trend charts with rate-of-change analysis
  • Weather alarm system — customizable thresholds
  • GRIB forecast validation against real on-board readings

Humidity Sensor

RECOMMENDED
Buy

Monitor cabin humidity to prevent mould, condensation, and equipment damage. Especially important in enclosed spaces.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Cabin climate monitoring
  • Condensation risk alerts
  • Ventilation recommendations based on dewpoint

Temperature Sensors

RECOMMENDED
Buy

Multi-zone temperature monitoring — cabin, engine room, fridge, freezer. Know what's happening below deck from anywhere.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Multi-zone temperature dashboard
  • Engine room overheat alerts
  • Fridge/freezer failure detection
  • Cabin comfort monitoring

Engine & Propulsion

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor

RECOMMENDED
Buy

Monitor exhaust temperature to detect cooling system failures, impeller issues, or overheating before they cause engine damage.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Real-time exhaust temperature monitoring
  • Overheat alarm — catch cooling failures early
  • Engine health trending over time
  • Impeller wear detection via temperature patterns

Navigation & Safety

Wind Instrument

ESSENTIAL
Buy

Apparent and true wind speed/direction. Unlocks the full sailing performance suite including polar diagrams and optimal course recommendations.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Polar performance analysis — find your boat's sweet spot
  • True wind calculation with boat speed correction
  • Wind alarm system — gust and sustained wind alerts
  • Marine Intelligence recommendations based on real wind data

Chartplotter / GPS

ESSENTIAL
Buy

Position, speed, and heading data from your existing chartplotter or dedicated GPS on NMEA 2000.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • Position Map with live tracking
  • Voyage recording with full track history
  • Anchor Guard — GPS-based drift detection with instant alerts
  • Route planning and navigation
  • Animated Sail Card video export of your journeys

AIS Transponder

RECOMMENDED
Buy

See other vessels around you in real-time. Class B transponder recommended for both receiving AND transmitting your position.

What it unlocks in SV.GOAT

  • AIS Radar — see all vessels in range with bearing, distance, and CPA
  • Collision avoidance alerts
  • Vessel identification and tracking
  • Night watch assistance

Expected Data Usage

When you're on board connected to the GOAT device's WiFi, all data stays on your local network — zero cellular data used. Remote monitoring requires an internet connection on the boat.

ScenarioData UsageNote
On board (WiFi to GOAT Device)No cellular dataAll traffic stays on local network
Remote monitoring (via Starlink)UnlimitedStarlink has no data caps
Remote monitoring (via 4G/5G)~250 MB/month30-second polling when away from boat
Offshore / satellite~25 MB/month5-minute polling, minimal cloud sync

Get the Complete Setup

We supply and pre-configure all recommended sensors and the GOAT device for your boat. Everything arrives ready to install — plug into your NMEA 2000 backbone and start monitoring.

All sensors connect via standard NMEA 2000 backbone. SV.GOAT is compatible with any NMEA 2000 certified device.
Not sure what you need? Get in touch — we'll recommend the right setup for your boat.