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The WatchIt Smart Collision Prevention System integrates with existing Raymarine NMEA 2000 networks to provide audible and voice-based alerts for shallow water and land obstacles.3:15 The processor unit pulls real-time data—including GPS position, speed, course, wind speed, and depth—to overlay the vessel’s track onto pre-downloaded charts.3:35 Users configure safety parameters, such as minimum depth and time-to-impact thresholds, which trigger escalating alarms if the vessel maintains a dangerous course.7:47 During sea trials on a Contessa 35, the system successfully identified shallow water and rocks, providing warnings 30 seconds before potential impact.7:53 The unit functions as a background monitor, automatically zooming into charts to highlight navigational hazards that might be missed on standard plotters.12:48 Installation requires connecting the processor to the Raymarine network via a SeaTalk-NG to USB converter and a network switch, alongside dedicated power and speaker connections.5:10 The system aims to mitigate human error caused by fatigue during singlehanded passages.0:28

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