The Old Datadog and the Sea | Datadog

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This post details the author's personal project of integrating various marine instruments on their sailboat, 'Second Wind', to collect data for analysis. The author describes the process of connecting instruments using NMEA 2000 and SeatalkNG protocols, including replacing older NMEA 0183 instruments with NMEA 2000 compatible ones. The installation of an AIS transponder for safety and a wind transducer for wind speed and angle measurement are also discussed, including the challenges faced during installation. The overarching goal is to aggregate this data for further analysis to improve sailing skills.