thanks that's really interesting, I d always wondered why they alarms were so darn quiet, particularly in the noise of the waves and wind, when sleeping through that I really needed a louder alarm and always used the phone with an anchor dragging app, but also need a louder alarm for the other alerts. good work, thanks, Its really easy to install that backbone, I like the system and id be confident to install the whole system with ray marine, they're pretty foolproof , I think the axiom is a terrific thing, reliable too and was good in Australian conditions , tough, heat and cold and wet and dry, a choice of alarm tones would be another good idea ray marine.
If its an anchor alarm you want, just use Anchor watch on your phone, actually 2 phones to ensure you don’t experience an issue with 1 phone and no alarm, you can set all types of parameters. Using any electronics alarms means the system must run consuming a lot of power to run all this electronics all night long. All need is anchor alarm when at anchor to sleep peacefully.
That bridge with a yellow connection is special for old Sea Talk things, not Power. For example RM ”old” remote Control for autopilot (still using old Sea Talk) or older instrument. Good buzzer. I want one too 🙂. And you woke me up from been stuck with GoPro.
I have never understood why the Alarms on a Raymarine, which is what I use, seem so low priority. For any offshore sailor, these are critical. So simple to add better alarms at every plotter, etc. Simply put in a better speaker. Also have some options to adjusts tones, or settings.
We are almost full-time liveaboards that very rarely use marinas so a life at anchor. We never set an anchor alarm. Just decent anchor and chain. It's not a show off thing, we just hafe never seen the need. We don't drag. We power set the anchor using full engine power. If 86hp sets it, it won't move
I too trust my anchor and my ability to set it right, but for me it’s all about that extra security and price of mind. It’s very naive to say your anchor won’t drag, because one day it will! Trust me, it has happened to me and when that day comes you could regret not setting an anchor alarm.
@sailingmadness maybe, but with thousands of nights at anchor in the last 10 years as full time liveaboard, and having excellent ground tackle, that risk it tiny. I sleep well
When you said buzzer I was expecting a buzzer not a beeper, thought my CO2 alarms were going off, the identical tone, higher than my smoke alarms. Must remember 'Test it Tuesday' next week, forgot last week.
Brilliant. Thank you. You explain that the alarm is wired to indicate a dragging anchor. But can the device be fitted to cover several alarm conditions simultaneously leaving the crew to investigated what alarm condition has been activated?
Great alarm Dave but does it just pick up anchor drag or does it sound at every alarm, like shallow water, AIS etc or can you set it to be just anchor ?
I purchased it a few years ago on eBay. Unfortunately I can’t see the make/model without dismantling the system. If you are building one yourself just make sure it’s a diesel transfer pump. The filter is a Racor 900 from ASAP Supplies. Hope that helps? 👍
Also known as a lift pump. Make sure to spec the pump for your voltage. Advertised flow on pump might be 14.4v or 12v. Big difference. Also with pre or post filters will affect delivered flow. Get a big enough pump and a gauge to verify
What Micron Racor Filter are you using? when Polishing i always go with the lowest 2Mic, with the muck in the bottom of the bowl i expected to see some discoloration on the Filter?
Yep, a similar thing for a caravan would probably be £30, but that’s marine equipment prices for you. That said £170 for piece of mind and boat safety is worth paying in my book. 👍
the yellow is the seatalk to seatalkng converter, its what making your old generation displays functional. There will be a red cable somewhere that is power
That is all very well but what happens when poor Robin is asleep below, whilst you are on watch and that bloody thing goes off every time you acquire a new AIS target or radar target???!!!
Fair comment, although you do have the option to turn AIS and radar alarms off, so depending on weather/visibility conditions on longer passages when you’re doing split watches crew can rest without being disturbed.
thanks that's really interesting, I d always wondered why they alarms were so darn quiet, particularly in the noise of the waves and wind, when sleeping through that I really needed a louder alarm and always used the phone with an anchor dragging app, but also need a louder alarm for the other alerts. good work, thanks, Its really easy to install that backbone, I like the system and id be confident to install the whole system with ray marine, they're pretty foolproof , I think the axiom is a terrific thing, reliable too and was good in Australian conditions , tough, heat and cold and wet and dry, a choice of alarm tones would be another good idea ray marine.
If its an anchor alarm you want, just use Anchor watch on your phone, actually 2 phones to ensure you don’t experience an issue with 1 phone and no alarm, you can set all types of parameters. Using any electronics alarms means the system must run consuming a lot of power to run all this electronics all night long. All need is anchor alarm when at anchor to sleep peacefully.
Engine service - you should also change the rubber impeller in the water pump.
Thanks for your reply. I did do the impeller, just forgot to mention it. 👍
That bridge with a yellow connection is special for old Sea Talk things, not Power. For example RM ”old” remote Control for autopilot (still using old Sea Talk) or older instrument. Good buzzer. I want one too 🙂. And you woke me up from been stuck with GoPro.
Thanks for the info. 👍
awesome video i going this week to time my boat radio in geelong australia
Have fun! Thanks Christopher. 👍
I have never understood why the Alarms on a Raymarine, which is what I use, seem so low priority. For any offshore sailor, these are critical. So simple to add better alarms at every plotter, etc. Simply put in a better speaker. Also have some options to adjusts tones, or settings.
...that would drive me insane...luckily Im a very light sleeper
Buzzer is 200€ 😳
I use a little blue tooth speaker. My Axiom has BT. It cost me €10
Or, if you're a Garmin customer, you can just use a 50c piezo electric buzzer
I’m ordering one right away
We are almost full-time liveaboards that very rarely use marinas so a life at anchor. We never set an anchor alarm. Just decent anchor and chain. It's not a show off thing, we just hafe never seen the need. We don't drag. We power set the anchor using full engine power. If 86hp sets it, it won't move
I too trust my anchor and my ability to set it right, but for me it’s all about that extra security and price of mind. It’s very naive to say your anchor won’t drag, because one day it will! Trust me, it has happened to me and when that day comes you could regret not setting an anchor alarm.
@sailingmadness maybe, but with thousands of nights at anchor in the last 10 years as full time liveaboard, and having excellent ground tackle, that risk it tiny. I sleep well
Hi, what is the make of the fuel separation device you use please
Hi Phil. The filter is a Racor 900.
Can you switch between the two? And, can you control the volume?
No unfortunately you can’t switch between the two and there is no volume control.
When you said buzzer I was expecting a buzzer not a beeper, thought my CO2 alarms were going off, the identical tone, higher than my smoke alarms. Must remember 'Test it Tuesday' next week, forgot last week.
Hi Tony. Yes thinking about it, it’s the same tone as the one in my house too. 🤣
Brilliant. Thank you. You explain that the alarm is wired to indicate a dragging anchor. But can the device be fitted to cover several alarm conditions simultaneously leaving the crew to investigated what alarm condition has been activated?
Yes you can set it for all alarms not just anchor.
Great alarm Dave but does it just pick up anchor drag or does it sound at every alarm, like shallow water, AIS etc or can you set it to be just anchor ?
Hi there, no not just the anchor alarm, it sounds for every alarm you activate. 👍
@@sailingmadnessok thanks
@@sailingmadnessgreat product, will be a useful AIS alarm on longer passages too 👍 cheers
The original AIS alarm on Raymarine instruments is annoying enough I think
Thanks for the video, could you post the details of the fuel pump that does 340lph please :)
I purchased it a few years ago on eBay. Unfortunately I can’t see the make/model without dismantling the system. If you are building one yourself just make sure it’s a diesel transfer pump. The filter is a Racor 900 from ASAP Supplies. Hope that helps? 👍
Also known as a lift pump. Make sure to spec the pump for your voltage. Advertised flow on pump might be 14.4v or 12v. Big difference. Also with pre or post filters will affect delivered flow. Get a big enough pump and a gauge to verify
What Micron Racor Filter are you using? when Polishing i always go with the lowest 2Mic, with the muck in the bottom of the bowl i expected to see some discoloration on the Filter?
It’s a 10 micron filter. I do this every 6 months so knew it wouldn’t be too bad. The first time I did it the filter was black.
Has your engine got anodes? If so how often should they be changed.
Not on the engine, but one on the hull and one on the sterndrive. I change them every year.
Cool upgrades, although 170 quid for a buzzer is quite steep 😂
Yep, a similar thing for a caravan would probably be £30, but that’s marine equipment prices for you. That said £170 for piece of mind and boat safety is worth paying in my book. 👍
@@sailingmadnessI suppose so! Better 170 quid now rather than the pain of picking bits of your boat off the rocks...
Thanks mate! Audio is a bit low on the fuel polishing segment.
Sorry about that, I’ve just purchased a new microphone so this will improve in future episodes. 🎤
@@sailingmadness No need to apologize at all mate. Really appreciate the videos. Good to hear about the mic upgrade too.
the yellow is the seatalk to seatalkng converter, its what making your old generation displays functional. There will be a red cable somewhere that is power
Thank you. Yes you are correct. I found that out shortly after recording this episode. 👍
I get the need to be able to hear an alarm but I think that's going to drive you nuts. 🤬
You might be right, time will tell. 🤣. I can always unplug it for everyday use and just plug it back in when anchoring. 👍
That is all very well but what happens when poor Robin is asleep below, whilst you are on watch and that bloody thing goes off every time you acquire a new AIS target or radar target???!!!
Fair comment, although you do have the option to turn AIS and radar alarms off, so depending on weather/visibility conditions on longer passages when you’re doing split watches crew can rest without being disturbed.