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Would you trust your life to a button you do not even know how to use?

Jun 24, 2025
2 min read
A hand pointing to a reading on a navigation display with chart, radar, sonar and instrument data.
Lucas Araújo | Wonder BOAT

This sentence may sound exaggerated. But at sea, what sounds exaggerated on land…


Becomes urgent offshore.


Hey, boating lover! How are you?


If you own a vessel, whether a 30-foot motorboat or a yacht over 60 feet, you have not just invested in leisure. You have invested in something that represents freedom, achievement and responsibility.


But what about the system that protects all this?


  • Is it up to the standard of your vessel?

  • Does it give you real control, or does it just "look good" on the panel?


Real confidence is not in the finish. It is in the response when everything changes outside.


I have seen a R$300-thousand motorboat and a R$55-million yacht with the same mistake:


A sophisticated panel on the outside, a fragile electronic system within.


At sea, small mistakes have immediate consequences. Because when visibility drops, the wind shifts and sensors freeze, there is no hard shoulder.


You know: improvisation is not an option.


Raymarine helm with covered displays beside the steering wheel and engine controls.
Lucas Araújo | Wonder BOAT

What do boat owners search for most before buying electronics?


  1. "What is the best radar?" A radar that rotates does not necessarily see. Choose systems with CHIRP technology integrated with AIS and genuine technical support.

  2. "How does AIS work?" It looks like something only ships need… until it prevents a collision with a fishing trawler at 2 a.m. Class B is perfect for motorboats and sailboats.

  3. "When should I replace my system?" If it does not integrate, freezes or no longer receives updates, you are already late.

  4. "How much does a complete system cost?" The average cost ranges from R$20 thousand to over R$100 thousand. But that represents less than 10% of the boat. And it protects 100% of the trips. In addition, a cutting-edge electronic system directly adds value to your vessel, speeding up future resales.

  5. "How can I prevent failures on board?"Preventive maintenance, firmware updates, wiring inspections and clear operating instruction. Guesswork costs far too much at sea.


Simrad helm with nautical-chart, radar and navigation-instrument screens.
Lucas Araújo | Wonder BOAT

Clear signs that your electronic system needs attention:


  • Equipment that frequently restarts or freezes;

  • Integration failures between different brands or systems;

  • Obsolete or unavailable updates;

  • Crew members who are unsure how to use each function.


With Wonder BOAT, confidence is not a promise. It is the standard.


After serving more than 600 vessels, from family motorboats to yachts over 60 feet, since 2017, I have learned that trusting improvised electronics is costly.


That is why we work exclusively with the best brands in the marine market: Garmin Simrad Marine Electronics, Raymarine, Furuno USA, Inc., Lowrance, B&G, and iCOM.


This is how we ensure integrated, safe and reliable navigation:


  • Tailored electronic architecture: your system thinking as one;

  • Technical finish: clean, intuitive and functional;

  • Personalized instruction: for you, the skipper or crew, without guesswork;

  • Ongoing support: real service and updates, even after installation.


Simrad displays and navigation instruments integrated into a vessel's helm.
Lucas Araújo | Wonder BOAT

So before opening their wallets, everyone opens Google. But before installing…


Ask yourself: "Do I trust this system enough to turn off the lights and know that, even in the dark, everything will be under control?"

If the answer is "I don't know" or "maybe"… You have already taken too much risk.


Wonder BOAT - Freedom on board begins with smart choices.


Shall we talk?


 
 
 

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