Delayed Startup or Calibration Drift

If your MFD (multifunction display) or autopilot takes longer to power up, freezes during boot, or shows inconsistent heading and speed — that’s not “just a quirk”.

• Low internal battery voltage
• Outdated or buggy firmware
• Sensor misalignment or wiring fatigue

Navigation systems rely on precise calibration. A few degrees of drift in your heading sensor can result in poor autopilot course holding, unreliable overlays, or incorrect race data.

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What to do:

Schedule a diagnostic check. We’ll test boot sequences, recalibrate heading sources, and ensure all firmware is up to date.

Intermittent Signals or Data Dropouts

Notice your GPS signal flickering? Is VHF reception suddenly noisy or unreliable? These are classic signs of degraded connectivity — and they rarely improve on their own.

Common causes include:

• Saltwater corrosion in cable connectors
• Antenna base wear and grounding issues
• Network backbone voltage drop (especially in NMEA 2000 setups)

And let’s not forget: even one broken sensor can bring down an entire data chain if improperly terminated.

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What to do:

Schedule a diagnostic check. We’ll test boot sequences, recalibrate heading sources, and ensure all firmware is up to date.

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