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A slew of monitors, products connected to one another (the Internet of Things) and “smart” devices will be on display at the boat shows this fall, promising to make all of our boating lives better. The general idea is that we’ll be able to monitor everything and spot problems much sooner than in the past.

Dan Harper, CEO of Siren Marine, knows more about these products than most boat owners. Siren, which is based in Newport, Rhode Island, focuses

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