Who is Tweed of TweedsMarine?

Do you need marine electronics advice?

If you’re seeking marine electronics advice, you’ve come to the right place.

Through this site, I aim to share marine electronics advice based on my extensive experience.

I’m a marine electronics engineer based in Nelson, New Zealand, with over 40 years of experience in the telecommunications and marine industries. My passion for boats, yachts, and anything that floats began in my youth, and I’ve combined that lifelong interest with professional expertise in marine electronics installation, design, and troubleshooting.

For any installations, please don’t hesitate to reach out for marine electronics advice tailored to your specific needs.

Before transitioning to marine electronics, I trained as a telecommunications engineer, spending two decades in that field. I then took a break to pursue my passion for sailing, which led to nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in the marine industry, working with vessels of all sizes—from small yachts to large expedition support yachts and fishing vessels of all sizes. I’ve sailed extensively in high-latitude waters (mostly Antarctica and sub-Antarctic islands) and learned what it takes to keep a boat running smoothly for months at a time, far from home ports.

That’s why I’m dedicated to providing reliable marine electronics advice to all boaters.

Each article is crafted to provide valuable marine electronics advice to enhance your boating experience.

After years of global cruising in my boat, I’ve spent the last decade in New Zealand, focusing on marine electronics systems for commercial and recreational vessels. My work has primarily involved installing and maintaining marine electronics on fishing boats, but I continue to stay active with yachts, from small trailer-sailers to superyachts.

I’m passionate about providing marine electronics guidance, and helping boat owners achieve the best in reliable and simple marine systems. I specialise in sailing instruments, navigation systems, radar installations, fish finders, battery management, and onboard communication systems like VHF, HF radios, and modern satellite communication technologies such as Starlink and OneWeb. My approach emphasises simplicity, reliability, and practical solutions—not gimmicks.

Look for new posts that will offer even more marine electronics advice.

Though I’m no longer spending all my time crawling around in boats fiddling with wires, I’m always happy to discuss design, installation, and specification advice for your marine electronics projects. With a focus on cost-effective, efficient, and reliable networking for all your devices, I aim to help you create a seamless and dependable system onboard your boat or yacht.

Topics I’ll Cover on This Website:

On this site, you’ll find a series of articles answering common questions about marine electronics, such as how to upgrade or enhance the reliability of your navigation instruments, marine electronics networking, fish finders, radar systems, and battery monitoring setups. I’ll also discuss the latest in onboard communications, from traditional VHF and HF radios to cutting-edge satellite systems like Starlink and OneWeb.

In addition to marine electronics content, I’ll occasionally write about more general boating topics, such as the best foul-weather gear, how to make a great cup of coffee on board, and other practical boating tips. Stay tuned for a variety of content that enhances your boating experience!

When you need marine electronics advice, I’m just a message away to assist.

Supporting Your Boating Journey

As part of this project, I’ll also be exploring affiliate partnerships with trusted companies in the marine industry. This will help both you and me get the best deals on marine electronics gear and accessories. Over time, some links on this site may become affiliate links, which help support the ongoing creation of valuable content for the boating community. I’ll also include some advertising to help cover project costs and continue to provide you with useful articles.