AIS back ON! Time to GO! - Onboard Lifestyle ep.126
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- Welcome back to SV basik! This week's episode, we are tackling our AIS antenna after noticing our AIS tracking path was intermittent by our trusty viewers and SVB Crew. The Captain flies up the mast and the girls take care of things on deck. We also finish up the last of our install of our new hydraulic ram after getting the last of our parts. Thank you AMAZON! Come back next week to see if we make it around Cape Mendocino to our next port. See you then!
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Good job real and Lynn on your steering repair.
Thanks 👍
Love your channel especially the refit.
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Teal, There is various ways of sealing those PL259 antenna connectors against water ingress, the plugs themselves are not waterproof. PVC Insulation tape is not worth considering and self amalgamating rubber tape is only a little better but I tend to use the underground heat shrink and use two or three layers of it for waterproofing and UV protection. The commercial heat shrink has a glue incorporated into the heat shrink so has been tested for direct bury in wet ground. Regarding the hydraulic steering, Lynh may find it more user friendly if a helm indicator or even just installing something like a turks head at the straight ahead position on the wheel. Like others have said a cordless
impact drive preferably with the impact function able to be turned off would be a cheap fix to Lynhs winch issue.
Linh just may leave ya up there ..till she finishes her beer.
On her one shoulder an angel says : let him down.
Devil on other shoulder says: leave Teal up there till ya finish your beer ...infact drink 5 more beer!
Really good fixes!
Yes the cable steering is good ! But go with ya got.
For emergencies get a quick attach rudder with handle.
Linh... love that smile !!! You guys stay safe!!
Agree 100%
Hoisting Teal up the mast is a great upper body workout Linh! You definitely earned that Stella ! LOL Awesome episode guys! Fair winds and following seas Basik!
My favorite episodes are where you guys are fixing or replacing something. Great job Guys!!1
another great video!!
Keep on truckin' south, folks. It'll only get warmer!
Emma and Lihn need to work on those guns...lol. Safe sail you three.
Lol, we're working on them! Slow and steady.....
Bye you guys been very busy but it was nice to meet you and see the boat in person.so nice..safe travels hope to see you on your return trip. Backlash
Keeping a rebuild kit is a great backup at a fair price.
As a ham radio operator for over 30 years I should suggest that you wrap that antenna connector (PL-259) at the top of the mast with something like CoaxSeal to keep the water out. Hams are used to doing this just to keep the rain out but in a salt water environment this is even more important. CoaxSeal is like a heavy electrical tape like goo that you put around the exposed threads to block any water getting in.
He applied dielectric grease to the connection, but we may find CoaxSeal for extra measure. Thanks for the tip!
I guess I'll always get the willies whenever I see one of you up the mast. I'll have to stick with nothing higher than a four-foot ladder and I get a little shaky on one of those. 🙄 It brightened my morning a bit when I hit refresh and there was your thumbnail. I already know you had a safe passage but I'll wish you safe travels anyway. Bye 👋👋👋👋👋👋 see you next week. 🙂🦆
Being a ham radio operator I took time to see if anyone shared about Water Proofing your antenna connection and adding a strain relief to the cable so all the cable weight is not on the antenna connection. I see
Richard Burgan covered the subject well.
You can also use Google and TH-cam for information and examples.... Be safe out there....
Good job on the repairs! 2 👍’s up and a like! Fair winds and following seas.
You 4 are rocking it.....Bet you can't wait to get Basic out there and do what she was made to do.
Thanks guys!
WooHoo!!! 9,218th View!!!! That's practically FIRST with a Superstar Channel like this!
Another great video! Thanks guy's! And Emma OMG She's getting sooo tall /sigh they grow so fast at that age!
Emma is over 4" taller then her mother and catching up to me fast.
This family is lovable.
Just plain nice family.
Under rated channel though.
I enjoy watching, DIY, COOKING, adorable Emma's fishing, and cute Compass, Compass don't need to be useful, he just need to be adorable. Just adorable. I love Compass.
You guys are great 👍
this weeks episode arrived 2 days late in New Zealand but... it was awesome
It was late everywhere. I believe they were kind of busy moving to a new port. 🙂
Only Teal. I learn so much from you man, thanks once again.
Ok, here you go...Haleys comet.., just for you guys...lol.just playing ...hope all is well with great weather for a fun and safe passage ,take care be safe and may your needs be met when needed,and let's us not forget to help those in need when we can...,sorry for the lame joke,just trying to make you guys smile a little after a couple long days it sounds like...
Nice editing! Good sailing south to your next destination! ⛵️⛵️⛵️
Thanks
glad to see you on the move
Good morning
Awesome work!
Hey guys nice job! Ahhh, now I know what AIS stands for - great viewing 😘
I like to use a paint pen to mark the nut in relation to the bolt so that I can tell at a glance if the fastener is backing off. Nylocks are great, but with a paint mark you can do a tool-less preflight inspection on critical fasteners like your steering ram heim joint bolt with just your eyeballs. I do that on my Jeep's suspension so a quick crawl under I can tell that everything is tight. Just a quick tip!
If I liked it ??? What's not to like !! The energy was great, the Captain was industrious, the women were fine, and the Bahama hat looked fabulous and is what I want soon !!! 🖖👏 ⛵️
Linh, he only made you hoist him up once! Imagine if he was like most people and forgot to take some tool or part up with him and needed to come down and go back up again to finish the job, I guess that's how you know it's the real Teal and not an imposter....
Loved the explanation on hydraulic vs cable, i've only sailed cable and tiller steered boats, I've heard many say they didn't like hydraulic but with no clear explanation, you've convinced me to avoid it. Rig up the emergency tiller and tell Teal you'll use that until he figures out cable steer for you 🤣
I'd almost bet he has a line with him to drop down to retrieve anything he might have forgotten or didn't know he would need. 🙂
Nice video. I like the way you guys interact, and the back and forth clips. 👍👍. And, I was able to add you guys to my fleet tab to follow your location
Vulcanized tape for all your antenna connections. Zero moisture. I use it on all my Ham antenna connections.
Congrats' to Captain and crew for safely accomplishing the AIS antenna installation. I presume Emma's and Lynh's laughter upon Teal's dismount is either from relief..., or in response to Teal's, "Man with a Plan", witty commentary?
They were actually laughing at me because I looked so funny from being packed in the bosuns chair for over an hour.
@@tealgoben1781 What a Captain endures to keep the crew's spirits high..., I'm sure circulation in your legs will return in a day or two!
For winching we have a Winchrite electric winch, and a Milwaukee angle drill with a bit that fits a winch top for hoisting someone up the mast.
Which of the two works better?
Teal Goben The Winchrite is easy to use, but has limited torque and is not recommended for hoisting folks aloft. The Milwaukee has no limits but its big and heavy. Milwaukee also functions as a tool....So I’d go with the Milwaukee if I was you....V28 1/2” right angle drill CAT# 0721-20 with a 2 speed right angle drive CAT# 48-06-2871.....Bobby on sailing doodles uses one all the time if you check out his channel too!
SAFETY FIRST !!!!,,,,,,,Go South.........
They are going south.
What a beautiful family and adventure. Your daughter will be blessed learning the world, sailing, meeting like minded people - nothing is more valuable. All the best.
Thanks! We feel the same way. Even during this crazy time, we feel pretty blessed to be able to show her how we can still have great life experiences in spite of the obstacles. Onward and forward! 👊👊👊
The SF Bay area from Napa to Carmel is ablaze... !! Pray for rain and no more lightning.!!
By the way GREAT VIDEO! Teal, UHF (PL-259) connectors are NOT WATERPROOF. You need to apply waterproofing tape over the whole connector and the first inch of cable or it will not last long. Also, you should not depend on the connector to support the cable. Add some strain relief. (The old connector (TYPE-N) is a waterproof connector but even with those you should use waterproofing tape.) Also, people should realize that shore-based AIS coverage is spotty. You can see the volunteer shore-based stations and VTS sites on marinetraffic.com. Most of those stations only have 15-mile range. A few located at high elevations can cover much larger areas. The only way to get continuous AIS coverage is to pay (an arm or leg) for satellite service. Please take the time to fix up the AIS antenna connection. Things fail at the worst time. Good luck! P.S. One more thing. When pushing the PL-259 UHF connectors together make sure the little V pins are aligned exactly. Otherwise the connector can work loose.
GOOD point - also, it's good to use dielectric grease on all marine electrical connections to prevent corrosion.
Thanks for the information.
Yep,
I concur about the PL-259 connector. Please remember that electrical tape is not the same as water proofing tape. 😎👍
Yep. I've had water enter the PL-259 connector, come down the inside of the cable, and drip out of the radio. That was not much fun - it killed the cable too.
Also, if you don't get the little nubs on the plug aligned with the cuts in the socket, I've had them work loose (see above!) - it looks like they weren't aligned here. I much prefer N.
oh NO! well you know what that means... Linh is going to end with one arm like Popeye and the other normal size for her beer. Love the video!
As a Ham radio operator I would suggest that you put some weather proof sealant on that connector so that you can reduce future issues with the AIS. Any other antennas that you have up there should also be maintenanced and the connectors weather proofed also.
We used dielectric grease on our connections, but had to put down the camera in order to apply it. Someone suggested us to also use CoaxSeal so I will be looking into finding that for the exterior of the connections. 👍
@@linhgobenyt I would also recommend using self-sealing 3M Silicone Tape for the VHF connectors and a product known as "STUF" dielectric waterproofing grease.
@@linhgobenyt You might even consider some heat shrink tubing along with the dielectric grease.
@@jmwarden1 Yes agreed I use self amalgamating tape for all my outside connections 73s VK2MZZ
I was thinking the same thing.
Awesome work, super nice installs. New to your channel and loving it.
Thanks and welcome to our channel!
AIS is still working I see you off Noyo bay. As far as waterproofing pl-259 I have used Everbrite with good results, salt overcomes everything eventually. I would also use a marine paint with UV protection on the antenna coil to slow down the inevitable march of time.
Beautiful view up top. I like Lihn's idea of going as fast as you dare! Fun fun fun. Be safe and fair winds crew
Linh is a speed junkie.
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
What do you do with a drunken sailor,
Early in the morning?
Run him up the mast and leave him up there!
Run him up the mast and leave him up there!
Run him up the mast and leave him up there,
early in the morning!
So good I have to watch twice!
Perfect zero clearance fit.
Cool, Great vid. see you next week.
You guys should reach out to Bobby on sailing Doodles and get the spec's on that Milwaukie right angle drill that they use to raise the sails or something heaver than you
Hi Linh
You need some shopping/Tote bags in your line up, great video's enjoy
Hi! at time 14:42, when you made that connection. Before you say 'it is good', use either a heat shrink wrap over it or take the heck out of it with elecreician's tape. Protect against electrical interference and salt water.
Hoho, Linh having a Belgian beer :-)
Sailing doodles uses a cordless right angle drill to power their wenches.
As you say refitting an old boat is a protracted job because it is hard to know where to stop, I think you have figured out that there ain't no stopping you may as well replace everything because you will in the end anyway!
Exactly, we are 98% there.
The beatiful and awsome skilled family ith the workethics of a true calvinist protestant.. man I envy your guys energy
Beautiful new antenna (love it)
My wife won’t even consider a craft without at least a pair of electric winches.
Come on Emma ! You need to build up some muscles to work that winch !! Next time you are hauling Teal up the mast, have him use a double sheave pulley.
You want your hydraulic bleeder to be the highest point on either side of the piston inside the ram. I should be at least on the TOP of the tee. Slip a piece of vinyl tubing over the nipple when bleeding so it does not spray everyywhere.
Lol, she does! We are working on her to build 💪 🙌
I’m glad everybody’s doing so well look forward to the next update.🙋♂️🖖👏😷🇳🇴🇬🇧=🇺🇸⛵️
Good luck on the next leg. Have fun.
great job thank you
Just checked your AIS on Live Ships. Shows last reporting was 5 days ago.
Good job. It's awesome how you guys share all the work you do as well. There is quite a bit of maintenance to do on a boat (well upkeep goes on anything). I pull a 38 foot 5th wheel, and am always finding projects and things to tinker with. Great video as always
I wonder if Teal would do a straight swap for a Seawind 1160 Lite ?
Galley and nav down on the Seawind. Very spacious in the cabin, Massive airflow opening windows / Doors and views.
I think it has two swingable outboards as propulsion (easy repair/storage, less drag)
Basik very beamy, head, galley and nav up top. Custom build extensively renovated, personalised.
I also wonder if given the choice of either, what "commenters" would choose and why?
As much as we loved the Seawind 1160 Lite, I much prefer our boat. There is nothing like enjoying the fruits of your labor.
The Seawind 1160 lite is a beautifully built boat, but for me you will have to up the ante just a bit. We love our boat too much.
Friday night (down here in Aus )........ waiting, waiting, oh ! Gone AWOL again......weekend save, back on Sunday, thanks for the enjoyable video guys. 👀😢😭🤗😆
Sorry, we were on a passage and had a few things to button up before posting this week's episode.
You know Teal....it must be nice to actually be able to see and reach stuff you need to work on. I have to carry all kinds of specialty tools with weird bends and angles just to fix things I can never see, and that I have to fix by Braille, while contorted in unimaginable positions that leave me stiff and sore for weeks.
Like your episodes very much 👍
Than you!
Good morning!!!
Teal i'm scared of heights also, but a mans has got to do for his family, good job my friend glad your safe after your repairs
Much love guys,Teal your the man 👊👍😁
11:53 My experience is with offshore sport fishing boats out of Newport Oregon. I love hydraulic steering. It never binds up, the cable never frays, and I could easily find the problem and correct it. Yes, it does not have the "feel" of cable and I was thankful of that. However, I have never skippered a sail boat, but I have been up one of those masts when it was leaning over the sea!!!
Just started watching love your videos keep up the good work
Welcome aboard Wayne!
Good to find you again. I subscribed over a year ago and lost you for months. Great video.
Welcome back.
Another job well done. P.s. make a longer ratchet crank handle for up mast work.
cool ais tracking you guys now
Totally agree with you, I do not like the lack of feel from hydraulic steering.
...nice taste for beers, Stella Artois is one of the best beers of the world. At least for me and Lyn ; )
The less quality beer from Belgium....we call it 'cow piss' it's just for export (mass production)
@@jean-marcv.19 thats how tastes go, you find it shity and I find It nice. Don´t worry. ; ) its very nice piss from nice belgian cows
Next time you are up the mast, grease all those connections and they will last much longer.
He did. He just couldn't film and grease at the same time.
In this Episode Capt. Teal once again fixes it like a boss; Linh "My arms feel like Jell-O. I can barely pick up my beer." Ha ha. Emma laughs and explains AIS with big glasses & Compass gets a belly rub.. TOO cute. Thanks for the update...enjoyed. Have a safe passage with smooth seas and favorable winds.
It was HARD to pick up my beer, but I had to push through to pain.
The bleed points for the hydraulics should be as high as possible relative to the cylinder as the air in the cylinder and bleeders will rise up. Ideally for a horizontal cylinder situation like you have, the fittings should be at the upper surface of the cylinder rather than midline, and the bleeders above the cylinder. I accept that the installation used probably prevents that cylinder orientation in this case, but the bleeders would be more effective if the faced up rather than down. There is an issue with the installation of the PL259 for the AIS as well, the cable grip should screw right up to the body of the connector, and I believe I was seeing cable braid in the threads at the end of the body. This suggests that the core insullation in the connector body is too long, the braid should be locked in the cavity between the main body and the cable grip, and remain clear of the threads joining them.
Wow! Was I worried about my sea buds, when there wasn’t a posting on Friday morning. Glad you guys are safe and sound. Teal, knowing your cautionary tactics, I’ll bet you wish you would have used a bit of plumbing tape sealer on that fitting of your new Antenna, especially after you looked at the old one ☝️ and saw the water damage caused by the water getting inside the fitting. No problem, you can do that the next time you go up the mast. Great job on the steering! Smart fix on the like sizes fittings, real smart! Did Emma get my book “The Chosen Ones” yet? I just finished book 4 rewrite and book 3 will be live on Amazon this coming week. May Wakantanka bless you all. 🐻
I hope you show a little more of that nifty 1160 LITE.
That is on the short list for my wife and I in the next couple years.
The “caned air” is great for freezing parts, turn the can upside down and the liquid comes out and freezes whatever you spray it on.
Another awesome episode guy's and another thing Learnt from Teal Thanks , The Ol fridge and heat gun trick as Maxwell Smart would say hahahhahaaa, Nice work as always. take care stay safe ;-)
"Missed it by that much"
@@tealgoben1781 Hahahahaaaa lmao
That made me laugh out loud.. ;-)
Don´t ever leave port until the BAD guy got his slippers on and don´t forget to spit three times on that side you wore mored at.
Hi~~ good family~~
From S.Korea
Really surprised that they don't have you shrink wrap, or wrap something around that cable mount antenna fitting. I don't know, plumbers tape on the threds maybe! Just not crazy about that raw exposed fitting.
Enjoy your drive south. A stop in Fort Bragg would be a nice rest.
It's probably been mentioned already, but that PL-259 connector for your AIS antenna is made to be soldered on. Plus the PL-259 connector is not even close to being waterproof.
I hope you don't need to remove that bushing, temperature lock is very effective and tight. Good luck with the journey
It will be there for the life of the hydraulic cylinder.
How about a Rudder position indicator?
Nice. Sea trial! I'm looking forward to the hardtop episode. Any design plans you can share yet?
We will definitely start talking more about it soon.
Nice vid s/v basik! Looks like the "Fun Fact" girl is back again sporting those knarley glasses! Maybe time to install a electric winch with a remote so Cap'n Teal can tend the mast. Fair winds & Stay safe!
Maybe someday.
I would put a little vasoline or silicone gel on the ais coax fitting threads. or wrap the coax fitting with rubberized tape to keep moisture out of the fitting... also I would coat the top of the booster with a uv protectant. I would support the coax cable to keep tension off the connectors.
Sailing Doodles uses an electric drill for an electric winch.
AIS what a great Lesson Emma for someone like me who didn't know how anyone would keep in contact with you precious folks. I was worried. Safe sailing SV BASIK! Off to the next port we go! Is there a way to watch you sailing from our homes now with this AIS working? Maybe you can show us in another video how? See you next week!
Professor Emma is a great faux BBC talking head!
Hi, Thank you for an awesome channel!!! What do you think of the Seawind 1160 Lite ?
Don’t know if anyone has said it , but amalgamating tape is useful for waterproof ing connections. FWFS .
This guy is the master of marriage outside his league ... you go dude, keep it up! :)
I will take that as a compliment...I think.