Five vessels, stated plainly
We have delivered onboard systems on five motor yachts. One is a Sanlorenzo SL86A in Virginia. Three are in South Florida for a repeat client. One is in New York. Across multiple Sanlorenzo yachts in South Florida, the work has included audio-video, onboard networking and control: salon and dining displays, flybridge TV lifts and touchscreen control.
We do not name owners, and we do not publish per-vessel equipment lists or specifications we have not verified. The deeper technical guide to marine systems, from corrosion to power planning, is on our marine and yacht AV page. This page explains how a marine project runs as a commercial engagement.
Who we answer to on board
On a house project there is usually one decision-maker. On a yacht there are several. The owner sets expectations for the experience. The captain is responsible for the vessel and decides what can be touched and when. The yard or refit manager controls the schedule and coordinates every trade on board. The electrical contractor knows what the vessel's power system can carry. Crew use the systems every day and know what fails.
We plan with all of them. Scope is agreed with the owner or the owner's representative, technical decisions are reviewed with the captain and electrical contractor, and installation is slotted into the yard schedule. That coordination is often what separates a refit that finishes on time from one that delays a launch.
Entertainment that survives the sea
Salon displays, dining displays and flybridge TV lifts have to stay put in a seaway and still look like part of the interior. Mounts, lifts and enclosures are chosen for motion and moisture, and cable is secured so vibration does not work it loose over a season. Audio is zoned for the salon, aft deck and flybridge, with exterior speakers rated for salt and sun.
Content is planned for time away from shore. Streaming depends on whatever connection the boat has at the moment, so many owners keep a stored film library on board. A Kaleidescape system suits that well. Exterior audio from Coastal Source is often considered for decks and swim platforms.
Onboard networking
A yacht network carries guest devices, crew devices, entertainment, cameras, control and sometimes vessel systems. We plan it with a wired backbone wherever cable paths allow, access points placed for the steel and fiberglass the signal has to cross, and separate segments for guests, crew and equipment. Ruckus access points are a frequent choice where demanding wireless performance is needed.
Internet arrives from marina WiFi, cellular or satellite, each with very different capacity and cost. We set up how the boat moves between those sources and what gets priority, and we are honest about what is achievable offshore. Remote access lets us diagnose many issues while the vessel is away from its home port.
Control the whole crew can use
Touchscreen control brings audio, video, lighting and other onboard functions into one place. Interfaces are labeled by location, such as Salon, Dining, Aft Deck and Flybridge, so a guest can start music without a briefing. Owners who already live with Crestron at home often want the same feel on board, and that consistency can make a new boat feel familiar from the first day.
Captain and crew get a deeper level of access for troubleshooting and maintenance, along with documentation that stays on board. When crew changes, a short handover session and the written guide get new people up to speed quickly.
Refits, new builds and the calendar
Marine work is shaped by the season. Florida boats are busiest in winter; New York boats in summer. Refits and upgrades are scheduled for the quiet months, and a vessel that moves between regions needs systems that can be supported wherever it is berthed. Early involvement on new builds lets equipment spaces, ventilation and cable routes be planned rather than improvised.
Before a season begins, a readiness visit checks displays, lifts, audio, network and control, applies updates and addresses anything the crew noted during the last trip. Requests can be submitted at any time through our service request form, and we coordinate visits with the captain or yard.
Dockside and ashore
Many owners also have a waterfront home, and the boat and the house work best when they are planned together. The same control platform, the same streaming accounts and a dock with good WiFi coverage make the transition seamless for family and guests. Our outdoor audio and network work covers the shore side, and our Fort Lauderdale page describes where we work in South Florida.