I have zero electronic components in my boat except portable waterproof radio, plotter and cellphone. Thousands of automotive ECUs fail from the twin evils of moisture and vibration, despite the ongoing efforts to make them more durable. At this time car manufacturers are having chip supply difficulties, and resorting to cheaper, less robust IC chips. (Chinese instead of Taiwanese). Expect that to accelerate with electric vehicles. The same issue is bedeviling some airlines, although poorly coded foreign software is a component of that scenario. (according to some insiders). Surprisingly, video card manufacturers, where pricing has gone astronomical and quality plummeted is also an issue with poor quality chip supplies supplanting the supply problems.
" I was specifically referring to over computerized systems on smaller boats, susceptible to humid, salty atmosphere. . If the installation is kept more rudimentary and simpler, it can assumed it probably would be less troublesome. Larger vessels that have extensive electronics, have more climate control and hardened electronics"
I still can't tell where you're going with this. My all electric propulsion boat (PMAC motor, 3phase AC controller, advanced SOC monitoring, smart charger, etc.) has sophisticated electronics, not hardened, with no climate control in a 57 year old wooden boat. After 12 years in the ocean, no component has failed due to the humid, salty environment. You have already stated that that I am being naive for the conversion of my ocean going boat, are you also implying that my highly efficient and effective conversion is rudimentary? Please tell us which electronic components in your boat have failed due to environmental exposure so that we can take the appropriate precautions.
Eric
Marina del Rey, CA
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