SY Thalia - an electronic haven on the high seas
August 2009
gizmag: The SY Thalia is a yacht with a difference ... while it's a beautiful looking vessel outside, it's what's inside that really takes your breath away.
July 2009
The Australian: Liquid Automation won the Best marine Project with the sort of fit-out that would make a home system stand out, only this one is on a 159ft yacht.
July 2009
The Australian: The SY Thalia, which competed in the Millennium Cup in New Zealand in February, surprisingly includes the sort of audiovisual gear that would make a home system stand out...
Our dedicated team at Liquid Automation prides itself on being able to deliver the very best that the industry has to offer.
Our point of difference is our ability to provide our customers with a complete in house, Home automation/entertainment solution. With our team of experienced industry System programmers and installers.
With the combined guidance of Bruce and Stephan as directors your new automation/entertainment installation is bound to be a smooth stressless fun experience.
Director: Stephan GoodhueStephan has worked in the marine industry since 1992 crewing as Electronics, Mechanical and AV / IT engineer on yachts around the world for 9 years. He then joined New Zealand's largest marine electronics company heading up the AV/IT department for 2 years before starting Liquid Automation.
Stephan's skills include: Crestron, AMX, Lutron, DSC, Xantech programming, Fibre optics, Satellite TX/RX of C & KU Band, privately encoded Leach & Powervue downlink, Audio-Video Routing Technology, IT/AV system Engineering along with detailed Project Management.
Director: Bruce CoxBruce has been in Marine Electronics since 1981; specialising in the Superyacht Industry since 1994. Bruce has held positions of Service Manager for 3 years, Technical Manager for 2 years and Sales Engineer for 3 years with New Zealand's largest marine electronics company.
Bruce has extensive experience not only in project management, but also in hands on installation, product technical specification, and above all excellent customer service.
The combined experience and skills of the Liquid Automation team ensures a perfect installation.
Marine project coordinator: Sam AshtonSam has been at Liquid Automation since the company's inception working his way up from a fresh eyed installer to project coordinator.
Whilst at Liquid Automation Sam has assisted with the coordination, eventually being responsible for the coordination of many of the projects described in our Projects section, including the award winning S/Y Red Dragon.
Programmer: Steve O'BrienSteve worked as an Electrical/Mechanical engineer for Lucas Industries in the UK for 19 years. His last 3 years in the UK was spent working for SMC an AV custom installation company in London who's many clients included the rich and famous.
Steve migrated to New Zealand in 2002 where he worked at Aletro as a programmer/installer before joining Liquid Automation in 2007 as our very valued Crestron/AMX/Lutron programmer.
Draftsman: Mike WillisWith over 15 years experience as a draftsman, Mike's role is the CAD draftsmen for the various projects undertaken and providing logistical support to the installation crew and project managers.
Acoustical Consultant, Project Coordinator, Installer: Darian SundarDarian spent 7 years in London working as a freelance project manager and sound engineer/tech.
After returning, having developed a strong back ground in sound, he then worked in a technical sales roll for one of New Zealand's longest standing sound companies before joining Liquid Automation in early 2008.
Installer: Mike SnooksMike joined the Liquid Automation team in 2008, after completing his apprenticeship with one of New Zealand's largest marine electronics companies.
Mike has worked for over 4 years in the marine electronics industry, installing and servicing navigation and communication electronics. Having worked on a variety of projects ranging from small scale installations through to super yachts, with his skill base and personality Mike has very quickly become a valued member of the team.
Installer: Tim "Chuckles" WardTim spent 6 years as a Hearing Aid craftsman, specialising in micro-electronics.
His strong skill base easily transferred to AV Electronics, his passion. He began working in the AV electronics industry as a member of the Liquid Automation Team in 2006.
