I’ve watched hundreds (maybe thousands) of videos and have frequently seen the screens, but this is the first time anyone has explained what all the numbers are and shown the different screens and how they are used. THANK YOU!!!
Starlink power supply: There have been quite a few people from the RV community who have built DC power supplies for their Starlink. The inside unit is a wifi modem and 48V DC power supply. All of the Satalite hardware software is in the dish, so if you have 48V or a more efficient conversion than making 120v ac only to have it converted back to DC, then it might be worth it. The process is to cut and splice the proprietary cable and create an ethernet out and 48v dc in. These are connected to your ships power and whatever wifi modem you want. The starlink indoor unit isn't used. Depending on your existing equipment, there can be a considerable power saving. It is still a powerhog, though, but remember it is a high-speed link reaching out 500 miles to recivers traveling at supersonic speeds. Starlink does need to provide indoor units more compatible with yacht power though.
As so many others have said, these videos are great. The simultaneous views really make you feel like you are right on board. That you can produce and send these for mid Atlantic truly shows how amazing networking has become. I worked on the first 600Mb & 2.4Gb long haul fibre optic equipment from Nortel that became the early internet backbone. In the late 80’s one of the key architects and visionaries said what we were developing would mean the “death of distance”. At that time it sounded very futuristic. I don’t think any of us imagined just how far things could go!
Very cool! It really is amazing how much technology has permeated everything, imagine telling someone 50 years ago that they'd have two different types of satellite communications and infrared cameras on a sailing yacht!
It’s truly remarkable how much has changed. Probably the two biggest worries used to be where are we, and what’s the weather are now “solved” and available realtime at an affordable price.
Hi, Some comments. Roaming starlink V2, converted to 12V DC takes only 3.4A at 13V, or 45W, it doesnt need an inverter and can run 24/7 taking about 84Ah per day. It works great on the ocean.
Appreciate the video Nick! Looks like the O55 could use a spin pole! We converted our Starlink to DC for about $250, much less power consumption. Thanks for the info on Iridium Go Exec, I see the benefits! Safe passage to BVI!
Nick, this is absolutely one of the best videos ever made to explain plotters, computers, autopilot, uplinks, wind, and how they all work together. You even touch on sail profiles and limitations on apparent wind speed. Speed over land vs speed getting to where you want to go!!! Yes! I’m saving this and sharing it with new crew and new sailers. The synced multi cameras to show things like the sail powering back up as the autopilot adjusts and the computer presents the change in wind is exactly what people need to see and understand. So well done!! And all of it applies to any brand system - yes some things move around between companies and their products, but the concepts and information here are/is universal. I’m buying you at least one drink in Miami in a few weeks for this! But for now, I’m going to watch the rest of this video. I had to pause it because I was so moved with how well this video and information are presented that I needed to say something.
@@TheOKellys I hope that was sarcasm! You guys are one of the very big reasons I am moving on to sailing full-time! With that said, I just signed up on Patreon. Thank you for all you do!
From the comments, I can see that I’m not the only one who thinks that with this video you have tapped into a rich vein of demand, especially for Patreon subscribers. Well done and thank you very much.
Nick, I completely agree with you, with respect to communication devices... I use the acronym PACE.. To the extent possible, you should always have a Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency system for all systems. Example: P; Iridium, A; Starlink, C; VHF, E; Sat Phone etc...
Nick, thanks for sharing your knowledge in a clear manner and while at sea with your crew responsibilities. And, thanks for getting the tracker going. Health and peace
Great video! I really appreciated the detail that you went into with the instruments and displays. You also look very happy. You are in your element! I think it is great you were also able to use all the sails and sail configurations. This has been and A+ shakedown cruise. Continued safe travels!
Thanks for the technical deep dive. I'm not a sailor (unless you count my teen years sailing a sunfish on the lake we lived on), but my son's dream is to get a boat and sail the oceans so for the past 4 years now I've been watching sailing videos. I've caught through observation mostly some of what all the screens mean, and it was really nice to have you explain what they actually mean so I get it right. The biggest takeaway I got was the readout that shows your speed to target (can't remember the exact name), and that your autopilot actually steers the boat according to the wind direction. I always though it was steering to a direct heading and you adjusted the sails when the wind changed vs. adjusting them to maximize your speed to target. Love your videos, and looking forward to seeing your trip adventures. Praying your wife gets to feeling better and can join you when you reach land.
You are talking VMG, velocity made good. The autopilot can steer to heading, course, or wind. Different modes. We are mostly in wind mode on the open sea
Glad to see things are semi-calm right now. The explanations were great, and it really helps us non-boating viewers have a better understanding of wat those numbers mean to sailors. The "Tracker View" was/is AWESOME! Stay safe and keep the updates coming please.
Phenomenal breakdown. My husband and I have been trying to learn how to sail and most videos will refer to these pieces of equipment but no one has ever broken down the equipment to this detail. Thank you so much. My husband and I love you guys.
Thank you VERY much for this more “technical” video that explains enough of the navigation displays so that armchair sailors like me can get a better grasp at what we are seeing while cruising vicariously with you and other cruisers through your videos here on TH-cam.
Wow😮 Don’t really have to imagine, 50 years ago, my mom and dad put over 50,000 nm on their 44 ft. monohull with a radio, radio direction finder, sextant and a first gen depth finder that I couldn’t read to save my life😂. My father would have been thrilled; and probably could have stayed at sea for a much longer period of his life. I might be dating myself, but who cares? Thank you so much for the lesson and wonderful content; best to Megan. Get well soon! Love you guys❤❤❤❤❤
A very informative "thinly Vieled" add mate.🤣🤣.( I might of read some comments here) Wifey and I learn a heck of a lot.. As Non Sailors with a want to be.. The Differences between the Starlink and the Iridium exec unit is vast.( Not everyone knows, We learnt a lot in the time you took to explain this, so thankyou). I like how you've gone over to the split screens, I like to see how the boat is riding the water.. it keeps the drive alive. :) Stay safe. be well.. all the best for an expediant recovery for your other half.. .
Great explanation of the B&G, thank you. We put Starlink on our boat this summer, absolute game changer. With a mini dish promised for later this year and DC conversion kits coming out we are looking at another paradigm shift potentially as big as GPS
Well done. You explain things very well. Please take it to the next level which nobody out there does. WX charts, I mean old school mean sea level pressure prognosis. With everyone following the coloured wx maps have no idea how these H/L importantly the difference in pressures relates to everything in between. You are THE MAN to do this. Take your time to study the full picture and present something special. Then I'll be a patron. Hooray from Leo. Down under.
THANK YOU Nick! I have followed you guys for years - probably seen all your sailing vids and enjoyed every single one! The ones I keep coming back to are the ones that impart knowledge. Your presentation skills and style are *world class* and the editing is great! The mix of tech vids and travel logs is refreshing and interesting. Keep it up, it's what your audience loves! All the best to Megan. 🙂
That was superb! I’ve often wondered about this stuff, you’re a gifted communicator! I have only ever commented on videos two or three times, but had to say Thank you for this, it’s so refreshing that you’re so well tuned into your viewing community. Wishing Megan well for a strong recovery.
I don't sail, but I could watch your videos all day, because I always learn something. Entertaining and educational! Well done! Can't wait for the next update.
Absolutely your best technical explanation of equipment I've ever seen on any sailing channel to date. The explanation of B &,G, power requirements of communications StarLinc vs the Pro System sure made a believer out of me. Extremely well done, enormous Thanks. FWCS ⛵️⛵️
Thanks for this video and I am enjoying sharing your adventures! I want to share two counterpoints to this. First, one option is to have a backup $100-200 inverter on the boat which is probably a good idea regardless. Such a portable 1000 watt 12 or 24 to 120v inverter would easily power the Starlink if the main large inverter fails. Second, many people with Starlink as primary recommend having something like the Garmin inReach Mini as a backup. This is much less expensive than Irridium Go, is portable so can go into a liferaft, and is also great to take on a hike on a secluded island in case of an emergency. Just some thoughts to consider and thanks again for this video!
Yes, you are right. There are other options. And yes I would recommend a spare inverter. In fact if this were my boat, Starlink would have its own inverter. Go Exec is a complete coms package. InReach is not. Iridium, on my boats, is the PRIMARY coms. I would have SL, but it would be for sometimes use. Different mentality.
Thanks for the video Nick. Always enlightening. The Predict Wind guys are doing some excellent stuff. We really like that we can up our subscription level when we need it, rather than paying for weather routing when we are just marina dwellers.
Great update and explanation of your equipment. I did not know about the draw of the Starlink as it is not an issue here on land. Thanks again for the update. Happy sailing.
This was the most awesome video. I have always wondered how you all use this numbers and what they mean. Thank you for taking the time to explain. Awesome video. Looks like a great trip.
Well explained but let’s not forget that all oceans were explored a few centuries ago without electronics. Basically you want to have a clock to know how many hours you have sailed and a speed-over-ground to know how fast you have been sailing in these hours, a kompas to tell you if you are still heading in the right direction and a depth meter to know if you are still floating.
The security of 2 different satellite systems is huge. Would be better if star link was portable but just one being so is great. Having a backup of everything when off shore is a necessity not optional. Great video, great explanation, love the multiple cameras. Really glad I stumbled across it. Not just educational but fun and interesting as well.
Super Fantastic and Great Information. Kudos to you and your team. Great that you were able to take the higher latitude to save time to BVI. Do report the total number of days when you make landfall. Rob and I are very jelly of your experience!
I had basically that same solid color blue spinnaker on my Nacra 6.0. Mine was a tad bit lighter in color. It's a nice blue and really makes you blend in to the ocean and makes it harder for others to see you.
Nick, thanks much for a well thought out real life demo of Nav system. Very Good to the point of how the indicators are used for. Although I'm well versed in Nav system, I learned quite a bit from this post. Thanks a bunch again. Hope to see you unite with Megan soon. 😊
Nick. Thanks for all the explications of the equipment. Lots to be aware of when sailing especially long passages. Happy, Megan is feeling better. See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨
Thank you,the bucks for a new B&G plotter and wind speed etc will be easier to spend now. You did surprisingly well without Meaghan’s input,look forward to her speedy return,thanks Nick
Great discussion on the technical aspects of the boat. Would love to see more of this type of content. I hope Megan is doing well and can join you in the Caribbean.
Office Hours with Nick. Just great! Appreciated the BMG tutorial. Image the day when full auto pilot means data goes to winches as well to trim sails as needed. I’m sure that is coming.
Nick, super useful piece. One thing you did not mention (or might not have detail on) is purchase and operating costs. For many this will drive the decision on what they fit and, in my mind, awesome though Starlink is the monthly costs would be the killer factor preventing me buying into it. I've seen articles in yachting magazines on this in the past but the pricepoints are always changing and first time I've seen an official marinised Starlink rather then a RV one tacked onto a vessel. The B&G looks very user friendly and clear to operate with total integration of the various inputs to provider the operator with the information they need. Anyway hope remained of the crossing goes well and you make it to Miami on time. Smooth sailing.
Jam-packed video! Great discussion. Thanks Nick. Man, if there is a hog-heaven, you are in it. Still fiddling with my Raymarine Axiom, trying to mimic the clarity (pun intended) of BandG. Glad to hear that Megan is getting better. Fair winds!
This is great info to hear as I have never navigated using modern electronics. All I know is the old school way of navigation. Dead reckoning and celestial navigation. I'm also planning on getting B&G for my new build which will be a Cyber 48.
Hello Nick! Glad to see you all are doing great. Really loved this video. Just saved it as a great sailing tool to learn all your knowledge. Thanks so much for sharing. Stay safe. Cheers from Canary Islands 👍👍
I love episodes like this. A. Thanks for going over the compass rose. Nobody does that and it just remains a mystery. B. Hopefully FLIR gets paired with some Tesla Full Self Driving AI software someday and the boat will de-power and sound an alarm if you're headed toward a container or something. Or someday go around the obstacle and let you sleep. Full Self Driving boats would be way easier to build than a car if the interest was there. C. 12V really is holding the world back. Off grid homes are 48V now, we also now have the first 48V vehicle on the market and should see the auto industry shift to 48V in the coming years. Boats unfortunately will lag. But 48V will come to boats someday too. (5 to 10 years) D. Starlink isn't there right now but the first satellites that communicate with your phone are up right now. When this is worked out a solar powered cell phone power brick will become the new emergency "iridium go". Although it is comforting to have a totally separate geostationary satellite in a completely different orbit as back up. Having said that a back pack version of Starlink is coming soon and we'll see what its power requirements are.
We converted our standard dish to run off 12v/48v and replaced their router with a MoFi 5500. We draw around 35 to 50w with ours. I did the conversion almost 2 years ago and it stays on full time. We do have an Iridium Go on board and a Garmin inReach as backup comms.
@@TheOKellys when I saw the power consumption of the “marina” unit I made the decision to not switch over. As long as they let me keep using this old unit I will. We have also converted to flat dish by unplugging the motor. I didn’t find a power consumption from the motor, but did find it annoying when we swing on anchor and it wouldn’t adjust since the signal was good enough for it to kind of work. I could tell if I was watching a 4k video…first world problem….that the I would get skips. We have a friend to disassembled his dish all the way down and found that he didn’t even need 48v. He removed the POE (Power over Ethernet) and runs his off 12v by soldering new positive/negatives to the dish. BTW watching sitting in Big Major Cay using our Starlink.
Like the technical video alot. If you did another one it would be helpful to take us through what you see on the B&G, identify a action, change in sail configuration or direction, and explain why the sail change and walk us through how to do it. Essentially the decision tree and the action taken. Thank you and safe travels.
Greetings to the couple. Regarding Starlink on the boat, there are already 12v/24v devices, with a consumption of less than 10 amps, which replace the Starlink's 110v base, and therefore the inverter does not need to be connected for Starlink to work. And truth. Starlink needs more energy to operate. But I think it increases security, as it is possible to consult meteorological data in real time, like Windy, for example.
I’ve watched hundreds (maybe thousands) of videos and have frequently seen the screens, but this is the first time anyone has explained what all the numbers are and shown the different screens and how they are used. THANK YOU!!!
Wow, thank YOU!
This type of vlog is GOLD, I hope you'll make it a more regular recurring part of the channel. Thanks.
Would make a good yachting school owner and tutor
Starlink power supply: There have been quite a few people from the RV community who have built DC power supplies for their Starlink. The inside unit is a wifi modem and 48V DC power supply. All of the Satalite hardware software is in the dish, so if you have 48V or a more efficient conversion than making 120v ac only to have it converted back to DC, then it might be worth it. The process is to cut and splice the proprietary cable and create an ethernet out and 48v dc in. These are connected to your ships power and whatever wifi modem you want. The starlink indoor unit isn't used. Depending on your existing equipment, there can be a considerable power saving. It is still a powerhog, though, but remember it is a high-speed link reaching out 500 miles to recivers traveling at supersonic speeds. Starlink does need to provide indoor units more compatible with yacht power though.
I converted mine to 12v with poe and 48v transformer. Works great. Tested in USVI and BVI so far.
Yes pretty much all electronics are DC at the core - thanks for posting this!
As so many others have said, these videos are great. The simultaneous views really make you feel like you are right on board. That you can produce and send these for mid Atlantic truly shows how amazing networking has become.
I worked on the first 600Mb & 2.4Gb long haul fibre optic equipment from Nortel that became the early internet backbone. In the late 80’s one of the key architects and visionaries said what we were developing would mean the “death of distance”. At that time it sounded very futuristic. I don’t think any of us imagined just how far things could go!
Bar none, these "how it's done" explainatons are my favorite videos! Fair winds!!
Very cool! It really is amazing how much technology has permeated everything, imagine telling someone 50 years ago that they'd have two different types of satellite communications and infrared cameras on a sailing yacht!
OMG, when we started 22 years ago, we were plotting lat/lon on paper charts.
It’s truly remarkable how much has changed. Probably the two biggest worries used to be where are we, and what’s the weather are now “solved” and available realtime at an affordable price.
If PT 109 had any of this it would've been 'two enemy destroyers sunk; returned to port.' The deal makers for me becoming a sailor.
Hi, Some comments. Roaming starlink V2, converted to 12V DC takes only 3.4A at 13V, or 45W, it doesnt need an inverter and can run 24/7 taking about 84Ah per day.
It works great on the ocean.
Appreciate the video Nick! Looks like the O55 could use a spin pole! We converted our Starlink to DC for about $250, much less power consumption. Thanks for the info on Iridium Go Exec, I see the benefits! Safe passage to BVI!
I’m enjoying the technical dives. Thank you for sharing.
Nick, this is absolutely one of the best videos ever made to explain plotters, computers, autopilot, uplinks, wind, and how they all work together. You even touch on sail profiles and limitations on apparent wind speed. Speed over land vs speed getting to where you want to go!!! Yes!
I’m saving this and sharing it with new crew and new sailers. The synced multi cameras to show things like the sail powering back up as the autopilot adjusts and the computer presents the change in wind is exactly what people need to see and understand. So well done!!
And all of it applies to any brand system - yes some things move around between companies and their products, but the concepts and information here are/is universal.
I’m buying you at least one drink in Miami in a few weeks for this!
But for now, I’m going to watch the rest of this video. I had to pause it because I was so moved with how well this video and information are presented that I needed to say something.
Well dang, thank you! Glad to be of some value!
@@TheOKellys I hope that was sarcasm! You guys are one of the very big reasons I am moving on to sailing full-time! With that said, I just signed up on Patreon. Thank you for all you do!
No, not sarcasm. Glad to be a part of stoking the dream. See you out here I hope.
Excellent Video… when you stopped I was left wanting more.
Say hello to Meghan for us… I hope she is doing well!
Great episode and awesome detailed explanations on the instrumentation! Keep rolling and be safe! 👍👍
Thanks, will do!
@@TheOKellys 👍👍
Cool new O'Kelly's episode! Coffee check! Watching now! 👍👍
O’Kepisode, if you will. Cheers! Enjoy.
@@TheOKellys 👍👍
I asked if it was possible to explain the displays,.... and you did!! Cool, and thank you!
good idea. Any more?
From the comments, I can see that I’m not the only one who thinks that with this video you have tapped into a rich vein of demand, especially for Patreon subscribers. Well done and thank you very much.
Not a big hit with the robot overlords, but, who cares. Glad it's appreciated.
Nick, I completely agree with you, with respect to communication devices... I use the acronym PACE.. To the extent possible, you should always have a Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency system for all systems. Example: P; Iridium, A; Starlink, C; VHF, E; Sat Phone etc...
Finally some clarity on the instruments. Well done 👍.
Excellent explanations without being overwhelming. I really liked the simultaneous camera views.
Best training ever add of gps and sea navigation. Amazing..
Nick, thanks for sharing your knowledge in a clear manner and while at sea with your crew responsibilities. And, thanks for getting the tracker going. Health and peace
Thanks. Not going to lie, tough to make videos without my mate and while doing regular watches in sometimes bumpy weather. A real task!
Great video! I really appreciated the detail that you went into with the instruments and displays. You also look very happy. You are in your element! I think it is great you were also able to use all the sails and sail configurations. This has been and A+ shakedown cruise. Continued safe travels!
Thanks for the technical deep dive. I'm not a sailor (unless you count my teen years sailing a sunfish on the lake we lived on), but my son's dream is to get a boat and sail the oceans so for the past 4 years now I've been watching sailing videos. I've caught through observation mostly some of what all the screens mean, and it was really nice to have you explain what they actually mean so I get it right. The biggest takeaway I got was the readout that shows your speed to target (can't remember the exact name), and that your autopilot actually steers the boat according to the wind direction. I always though it was steering to a direct heading and you adjusted the sails when the wind changed vs. adjusting them to maximize your speed to target. Love your videos, and looking forward to seeing your trip adventures. Praying your wife gets to feeling better and can join you when you reach land.
You are talking VMG, velocity made good. The autopilot can steer to heading, course, or wind. Different modes. We are mostly in wind mode on the open sea
Nick you always make sailing a dream for everyone ❗ so informative and clearly understood. Wish I was there ❗
Glad to see things are semi-calm right now. The explanations were great, and it really helps us non-boating viewers have a better understanding of wat those numbers mean to sailors. The "Tracker View" was/is AWESOME! Stay safe and keep the updates coming please.
works, love ya!
Phenomenal breakdown. My husband and I have been trying to learn how to sail and most videos will refer to these pieces of equipment but no one has ever broken down the equipment to this detail. Thank you so much. My husband and I love you guys.
Ah, thank you. We love you too.
Shared this to the B&G marine electronics users group
eh, cool, I should join
Thank you VERY much for this more “technical” video that explains enough of the navigation displays so that armchair sailors like me can get a better grasp at what we are seeing while cruising vicariously with you and other cruisers through your videos here on TH-cam.
& YOU'RE A TOP 40 SAILING CHANNEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what does that mean? Casey Kasem top 40?
@@TheOKellys Yes, you're in the Top 40!! Only 40 sailing channels have 100k+ subs. & you're in baby!!!!!!!!
Whoop whoop! Who’d a thunk?
Wow😮 Don’t really have to imagine, 50 years ago, my mom and dad put over 50,000 nm on their 44 ft. monohull with a radio, radio direction finder, sextant and a first gen depth finder that I couldn’t read to save my life😂. My father would have been thrilled; and probably could have stayed at sea for a much longer period of his life. I might be dating myself, but who cares? Thank you so much for the lesson and wonderful content; best to Megan. Get well soon! Love you guys❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
Don’t stop making this type of video! Very interesting to sprinkle these in with the travel itself.
A very informative "thinly Vieled" add mate.🤣🤣.( I might of read some comments here) Wifey and I learn a heck of a lot.. As Non Sailors with a want to be.. The Differences between the Starlink and the Iridium exec unit is vast.( Not everyone knows, We learnt a lot in the time you took to explain this, so thankyou). I like how you've gone over to the split screens, I like to see how the boat is riding the water.. it keeps the drive alive. :) Stay safe. be well.. all the best for an expediant recovery for your other half.. .
I was waiting for this video finally......Thanks guys
Great explanation of the B&G, thank you.
We put Starlink on our boat this summer, absolute game changer. With a mini dish promised for later this year and DC conversion kits coming out we are looking at another paradigm shift potentially as big as GPS
Well done. You explain things very well. Please take it to the next level which nobody out there does. WX charts, I mean old school mean sea level pressure prognosis. With everyone following the coloured wx maps have no idea how these H/L importantly the difference in pressures relates to everything in between.
You are THE MAN to do this. Take your time to study the full picture and present something special. Then I'll be a patron. Hooray from Leo. Down under.
THANK YOU Nick! I have followed you guys for years - probably seen all your sailing vids and enjoyed every single one! The ones I keep coming back to are the ones that impart knowledge. Your presentation skills and style are *world class* and the editing is great! The mix of tech vids and travel logs is refreshing and interesting. Keep it up, it's what your audience loves! All the best to Megan. 🙂
Thankyou 👍 thats the first time I've had an explanation of the numbers 😀
Teacher, I was taking lots and lots of notes. Happy Sailing ⛵!
Glad to be of some value!
Enjoyed the technical details! You did a great job explaining!
Awesome! Thank you for this episode. I really needed this one. Get well Megan❤️.
That was superb! I’ve often wondered about this stuff, you’re a gifted communicator! I have only ever commented on videos two or three times, but had to say Thank you for this, it’s so refreshing that you’re so well tuned into your viewing community. Wishing Megan well for a strong recovery.
Thank you. Appreciate that.
I don't sail, but I could watch your videos all day, because I always learn something. Entertaining and educational! Well done! Can't wait for the next update.
Absolutely your best technical explanation of equipment I've ever seen on any sailing channel to date. The explanation of B &,G, power requirements of communications StarLinc vs the Pro System sure made a believer out of me. Extremely well done, enormous Thanks. FWCS ⛵️⛵️
Thanks for this video and I am enjoying sharing your adventures! I want to share two counterpoints to this. First, one option is to have a backup $100-200 inverter on the boat which is probably a good idea regardless. Such a portable 1000 watt 12 or 24 to 120v inverter would easily power the Starlink if the main large inverter fails. Second, many people with Starlink as primary recommend having something like the Garmin inReach Mini as a backup. This is much less expensive than Irridium Go, is portable so can go into a liferaft, and is also great to take on a hike on a secluded island in case of an emergency. Just some thoughts to consider and thanks again for this video!
Yes, you are right. There are other options. And yes I would recommend a spare inverter. In fact if this were my boat, Starlink would have its own inverter. Go Exec is a complete coms package. InReach is not. Iridium, on my boats, is the PRIMARY coms. I would have SL, but it would be for sometimes use. Different mentality.
Thanks for the video Nick. Always enlightening. The Predict Wind guys are doing some excellent stuff. We really like that we can up our subscription level when we need it, rather than paying for weather routing when we are just marina dwellers.
Awesome video, would like to see more of this, including reading the weather in the future. Glad to hear that Megan is on the mend ❤
There are many videos on TH-cam to convert Starlink to DC. I do wish it was offered in a DC version
Great update and explanation of your equipment. I did not know about the draw of the Starlink as it is not an issue here on land. Thanks again for the update. Happy sailing.
I makes the 787 cockpit look simple thanks for the good gen 🥇
Superb explanations and learning opportunity, even for seasoned sailors!! Thank you Nick!!
Thanks Nick, always learn so much when you go into technical analysis. Salute
I'm getting close to refitting the electronics on my boat and this video was extremely helpful, thank you!
Thank you for explaining all the numbers.
Thanks Nick great Vlog hope Megan is recovering well❤
This was really well explained for the lay person and really useful to know about the communications. Thank you.
This was the most awesome video. I have always wondered how you all use this numbers and what they mean. Thank you for taking the time to explain. Awesome video. Looks like a great trip.
Well explained but let’s not forget that all oceans were explored a few centuries ago without electronics. Basically you want to have a clock to know how many hours you have sailed and a speed-over-ground to know how fast you have been sailing in these hours, a kompas to tell you if you are still heading in the right direction and a depth meter to know if you are still floating.
The security of 2 different satellite systems is huge. Would be better if star link was portable but just one being so is great. Having a backup of everything when off shore is a necessity not optional. Great video, great explanation, love the multiple cameras. Really glad I stumbled across it. Not just educational but fun and interesting as well.
Super Fantastic and Great Information. Kudos to you and your team. Great that you were able to take the higher latitude to save time to BVI. Do report the total number of days when you make landfall. Rob and I are very jelly of your experience!
I had basically that same solid color blue spinnaker on my Nacra 6.0. Mine was a tad bit lighter in color. It's a nice blue and really makes you blend in to the ocean and makes it harder for others to see you.
Stealth!
Nick, thanks much for a well thought out real life demo of Nav system. Very Good to the point of how the indicators are used for. Although I'm well versed in Nav system, I learned quite a bit from this post. Thanks a bunch again. Hope to see you unite with Megan soon. 😊
Outstanding vid. truly educational. Thanks for that.
Nick. Thanks for all the explications of the equipment. Lots to be aware of when sailing especially long passages. Happy, Megan is feeling better. See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨
Thank you,the bucks for a new B&G plotter and wind speed etc will be easier to spend now.
You did surprisingly well without Meaghan’s input,look forward to her speedy return,thanks Nick
Excellent, informative, and very much appreciated. Thank you!
Great discussion on the technical aspects of the boat. Would love to see more of this type of content. I hope Megan is doing well and can join you in the Caribbean.
Thanks for going through all of this!
This was great! Thanks for the tutorial on the B&G. Good stuff.
so interesting to get some real relative info thanks so much im on a learning curve.
Office Hours with Nick. Just great! Appreciated the BMG tutorial. Image the day when full auto pilot means data goes to winches as well to trim sails as needed. I’m sure that is coming.
The main thing is to have backup, everything will fail eventually so I totally agree until cell phones are starlink ready!
Fast boat you got!
Nick, super useful piece. One thing you did not mention (or might not have detail on) is purchase and operating costs. For many this will drive the decision on what they fit and, in my mind, awesome though Starlink is the monthly costs would be the killer factor preventing me buying into it. I've seen articles in yachting magazines on this in the past but the pricepoints are always changing and first time I've seen an official marinised Starlink rather then a RV one tacked onto a vessel.
The B&G looks very user friendly and clear to operate with total integration of the various inputs to provider the operator with the information they need.
Anyway hope remained of the crossing goes well and you make it to Miami on time. Smooth sailing.
Thank you very much for a great video! Very instructive.
Great video! Thanks for the info, very well presented!
thank you
Eric
Really interesting video. Love the split screen shots. Thanks for the tech talk. Enlightening. Get well soon Meghan.
This is good stuff. I always felt like a FLIR camera on the spreaders would be a great addition for night passages, good to see it being implemented.
Pretty darn cool. Have had this brilliant big moon on this trip...been like daylight at night!
Jam-packed video! Great discussion. Thanks Nick. Man, if there is a hog-heaven, you are in it. Still fiddling with my Raymarine Axiom, trying to mimic the clarity (pun intended) of BandG. Glad to hear that Megan is getting better. Fair winds!
Thank You!
Awesome Nick..fair winds...cheers tim
This is great info to hear as I have never navigated using modern electronics. All I know is the old school way of navigation. Dead reckoning and celestial navigation. I'm also planning on getting B&G for my new build which will be a Cyber 48.
Hello Nick! Glad to see you all are doing great. Really loved this video. Just saved it as a great sailing tool to learn all your knowledge. Thanks so much for sharing. Stay safe.
Cheers from Canary Islands 👍👍
Thanks Carlos!
I love episodes like this.
A. Thanks for going over the compass rose. Nobody does that and it just remains a mystery.
B. Hopefully FLIR gets paired with some Tesla Full Self Driving AI software someday and the boat will de-power and sound an alarm if you're headed toward a container or something. Or someday go around the obstacle and let you sleep. Full Self Driving boats would be way easier to build than a car if the interest was there.
C. 12V really is holding the world back. Off grid homes are 48V now, we also now have the first 48V vehicle on the market and should see the auto industry shift to 48V in the coming years. Boats unfortunately will lag. But 48V will come to boats someday too. (5 to 10 years)
D. Starlink isn't there right now but the first satellites that communicate with your phone are up right now. When this is worked out a solar powered cell phone power brick will become the new emergency "iridium go". Although it is comforting to have a totally separate geostationary satellite in a completely different orbit as back up. Having said that a back pack version of Starlink is coming soon and we'll see what its power requirements are.
We converted our standard dish to run off 12v/48v and replaced their router with a MoFi 5500. We draw around 35 to 50w with ours. I did the conversion almost 2 years ago and it stays on full time. We do have an Iridium Go on board and a Garmin inReach as backup comms.
That’s way better than this one. The marine dish cooks a lot of amps.
@@TheOKellys when I saw the power consumption of the “marina” unit I made the decision to not switch over. As long as they let me keep using this old unit I will. We have also converted to flat dish by unplugging the motor. I didn’t find a power consumption from the motor, but did find it annoying when we swing on anchor and it wouldn’t adjust since the signal was good enough for it to kind of work. I could tell if I was watching a 4k video…first world problem….that the I would get skips. We have a friend to disassembled his dish all the way down and found that he didn’t even need 48v. He removed the POE (Power over Ethernet) and runs his off 12v by soldering new positive/negatives to the dish.
BTW watching sitting in Big Major Cay using our Starlink.
Very good video explaining the B&G technical details 😎
Always fun riding along ⛵️ great video
Thanks for the details; very helpful.
thanks Bill!
Thank you for the info, glad it’s all going well!
Like the technical video alot. If you did another one it would be helpful to take us through what you see on the B&G, identify a action, change in sail configuration or direction, and explain why the sail change and walk us through how to do it. Essentially the decision tree and the action taken. Thank you and safe travels.
Great video, Nick. Top quality and information. Hope your better half is recovering well :-)
I hope so too! Thanks!
Greetings to the couple. Regarding Starlink on the boat, there are already 12v/24v devices, with a consumption of less than 10 amps, which replace the Starlink's 110v base, and therefore the inverter does not need to be connected for Starlink to work. And truth. Starlink needs more energy to operate. But I think it increases security, as it is possible to consult meteorological data in real time, like Windy, for example.
A great informative video! Thanks!
Great technology briefing! Thanks!
Thanks Nick, super interesting.
Very nice, informative video, clearly presented.
I love math and physics. Therefore, great video.
Love the simultaneous views!
Love your channel, learn so much. Thank you.
Like everyone said TY, was very informative. I’m also looking forward to seeing more videos like this, and what the FLIR Camera looks like
Nice overview I hope Megan is doing better