a VISIONARY BOAT UPGRADE | STLT Ep.80

[@AlienX69]

Too late, 7:00 but next time if you mount to round SS handrail, bimini, etc. Use Heavy Wall rubber hose as a shim, cut the hose lengthwise to wrap it on tubing then the slightly larger u-bolt will fit snuggly .... then you might not have needed the extra washers to shim ..... 👍👍

[@seethelittlethings]

Nice. Comes in handy for a similar upcoming job :)

[@AlienX69]

@@seethelittlethings Pin my comment, might help someone else in future project ... THX

[@tartansailor]

I agree with you, a Radar is a good tool for crossing an ocean and for collision avoidance. Also, in a foggy situation or heavy rain when approaching a port or marina at night, it is helpful. The difference between a conventional and broadband radar is that the Broadband will detect object closer to the boat but the maximum range is less. Also it consumes less power and does not need warming up prior to operate. Both units are good and for what you intend to do, yours is just fine. Practice a lot as it is not obvious what the different settings operate. Cheers

[@seethelittlethings]

When you keep your head close for a longer time you start to see bright colors 🌈

[@MrBmcchesney]

I think you made a great and economic decision. You can cruise without one but you’ll be a lot safer with it. Also, with a little modification you could adapt your radar platform to tilt so you can level it out on a heel.

[@VAdu56]

Bravo for this radar installation, which is not always easy to pass all the cables, and to drill the stainless steel on the plate (in principle we take a needle and a hammer to drill in the right place ...!) you have hello from France, and your sailboat is built here ... !! good trip and thank you for this video ... !!, Vincent

[@seethelittlethings]

That’s more or less what stainless work is 😂 cheers 🥂

[@VonBluesman]

Title could have been “ Radar Love. “ The song by Golden Earring. Dancing on the deck, enjoying your new to you radar. Happy for you, the safer the better for cruising. 👍🙏✌️😎

[@seethelittlethings]

Aaaah true! Good one haha. But it’s an old Dutch band and they weren’t known in Germany or anywhere in Europe apparently, except England and then the US. I showed Alex the song he hasn’t heard of it! Which is funny to me cause it’s like not knowing queen to me haha (although I probably risk upsetting some people saying that 😁).

[@VonBluesman]

@@seethelittlethings The song has a driving beat that just gets you going, I love it. I hope you are doing well and everything is going according to plan.

[@davidmoore5021]

@@seethelittlethings I’ve gotten more speeding tickets from that stupid song.🤟🤟🤟

[@randallthrift1249]

@@seethelittlethings and Canada. :-) Have you heard of Mott the Hoople? :-) I may be dating myself. Probably am. :-)

[@davidclarke7728]

The most important,I think is night sailing and fog

[@seethelittlethings]

yeah agreed. Especially fog!

[@marccohen5579]

I did everything you did with the old Raymarine radar. I could not get the cable through the small ho,e in the S S tubing for my arch. I ended up cutting the cable and resplicing it. That worked. This year I replaced everything with new. The radar with color shows boats heading across your course in red and heading away in green. It is doplar so at shorter ranges is more acrid.

[@seethelittlethings]

That’s pretty cool :)

[@davidcampbell708]

Have you any more footage of the gull 👍

[@johnmayer3433]

As for frying your brains, as long as you are in the cockpit there is no danger at all since you are practically underneath the radar beam. Typically those radars are transmitting a beam that is +- 7° to the horizontal. If persons have to work on the fore deck for extended periods of time (say more than 10 min.) you should turn off the radar to play it safe. If your radar got MARPA (target tracking) then a highly precise electronic compass is mandatory to get reliable results, the manual should give the data required..

[@chshrkt]

For the KZbin algorithm, I feel this video is worth watching. :)

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks chshrkt. Appreciate it!

[@joedonnelly9487]

Great video - you are wise to explain your rationale, and what your objectives are - you covered them well. Also the economics worked for you and you met your purposes. I think it's a great idea. You two are really enjoyable to watch. I had a good laugh with the subscript regarding what did not get fried! Happy seas!

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

Very nice addition to your safety gear! Especially with adding a third full time crew member. Gotta keep the kiddo safe. Keep at it guys. Your channel has picked up some steam in the subscribers. Glad to see it!

[@seethelittlethings]

We're ready 😎😎😎

[@mikedonnanancy5436]

I always appreciate the extensive research you guys put into upgrades and boat work in general. That’s my tendency too so I can relate. Great job Guys!

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks Mike :)

[@ackack612]

Definitely NOT boring. Good get! Your safety quotient goes up exponentially for minimal $$$, dated as the technology may be on your particular unit. If AIS were mandated like aviation ADSB in/out, one might argue for AIS and no radar.....simply no hiding from radar. You've made the right decision and future upgrades will only enhance your safety.

[@crikycrocky]

You could run the cable outside the mast. With no cable guides I just dropped mine straight down inside and had no issues. I cut the cable inside the boat and used a block connector, again no problems. Having personally experienced physiological problems with long term prolonged exposure to bluetooth frequencies, (headphones), I would want any microwave equipment as far away from me as possible, especially RADAR which is high power.

[@seethelittlethings]

we thought about cutting and reattaching, but felt we could damage the shielding too much. Good to hear it's not that big of a deal

[@crikycrocky]

@@seethelittlethings As long as the current path is maintained the shielding properties will carry on working. I had my RADAR about 2/3 of the way up the mast and the display adjacent to the nav table on a 27ft boat then on a 37ft cat, worked fine close in and at max distance. Mostly I used it for spotting the approach of ships at night where I would set a scan alarm to warn me if something was headed my way. this was pre the now greater adoption of AIS on small sailing vessels 20 odd years ago. I'm very glad I had it on a number of occasions.

[@bryanhebden8398]

I think you will find that the radar unit will Significantly reduce your solar output due to shading even when the amount of shading on the panel is small. A higher, single purpose mast at the stern (gimballed naturally) will provide you with the best results.

[@seethelittlethings]

It’s actually ok. If the radar wasn’t right next to it on same height but further up and aft it would create more shade during noon, which are our bulk hours. When the sun is low it shades a cell or two, but when the sun is low it’s a lost hour anyways

[@michaeldobson8859]

You could have used a muffler style of clamp over the top of the U bolt but it may have been difficult to locate. If I remember your tubing is 30mm. Look in the Grainger catalog they have several 30 mm to flat clamps. Yes, hindsight is 20/20 vision. Good decision on locating the radar.

[@seethelittlethings]

Would’ve been the nicest way..

[@sharonb6751]

My brain melted when your said 15 years ago was 2006. I still think of 15 years ago being the 1990s 😬 Great job on installing the radar, although was worried you were going to cut off your finger with the Stanley knife at one point! Fair winds x

[@seethelittlethings]

I know it’s a shocker isn’t it!! I have the same 😂😂 it’s a very scary thought from time to time 😅 Alex was afraid he might cut of his finger too 😆 he got lucky though. Once again! Xx

[@SVTONICBoatWives]

Ha Ha I was 15 in 1990 😀

[@sharonb6751]

@@SVTONICBoatWives me too!

[@shonamcauley9827]

Your videos are always fun and informative! We look forward to learning something new every week. Thanks.

[@seethelittlethings]

Oooaaw thanks Shona! That is really nice to hear. Hope we can keep learning some little things for a long time!

[@KeithChegwin24]

The least German, German person - forgetting tools, drilling holes in the wrong places...Excellent, keep up the great channel 😃

[@seethelittlethings]

hahahaha thanks C ;)

[@peterfrebold]

..... another great episode, ..... your subtle reminders, educating people on the importance to your channel of subscribing is a good thing, constant drip .... love that you have radar now and would be interested in hearing your take on sonar ... 40 years ago I would not do what you are doing, but because of the electronics of today I am working towards joining you on the high seas .... I also feel that AIS and radar are a must and as you mentioned for spotting other vessels and land but also weather ..... are all the wires in the mast in use or have there been over the years discarded when no longer needed .... exciting to see everything coming together for your Atlantic passage .... anyhow thx for sharing Alex and Mandy .. as always .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ....

[@ylemoine1]

I love my radar. You will love yours as well. My favourite feature is that it can easily measure distance to objects and storms. 👌

[@lecaton5973]

Great video, I use the same vintage of radar and chart plotter, very helpful in the PNW foggy morning. Good luck. SV Brooklyn

[@seethelittlethings]

Yeah! Until now we can't really complain, it works great

[@seahoppers]

You can upgrade you C series chartplotter maps to the latest Navionics maps. First upgrade the software to v5.16 then can upgrade to the latest maps. Happy to help if you need one. Just did mine.

[@seethelittlethings]

good to know. just looked into it. now need to find a CF reader 😂

[@seahoppers]

@@seethelittlethings if you buy the map update from navionics dealer it will include the CF reader and an empty CF card for the new maps. Also can ask them to give you a card with the software update. Or if you give me an address I can post a CF reader that was part of my upgrade. Can email me stoyan at live.ie

[@silvanocometta9760]

Hi there, I had both old radar of 1990 on NMEA1830 and new radar of 2005 on NMEA2000. The main difference is power consumption. I cannot quantify it, but the new radar is intelligent and thus consumes considerably less Amps. If that is a concern to you, try to find settings that put your radar to idle if not in continuous use in a long passage, but still able to identify new targets and alert you. Good luck. Silvano

[@seethelittlethings]

thanks for the comment! Yeah would be amazing to be able to have a single radar sweep once a minute or so. Will see if we find that on the C80..

[@colinboniface194]

So far, your decision making process has been just fine. I don't see any reason to doubt the improved safety and confidence, this new gadget will, give you. If you place a raw chicken next to the radar unit you can cook it... The chicken... daaaaaaa

[@seethelittlethings]

hey that seems to be the most efficient way to cook on a boat :)

[@livingonladygail]

same here, our old radar dome wasn't working and we have managed to obtain a replacement... testing out shortly.

[@seethelittlethings]

good luck!

[@shadowofpain8144]

Now I know why you need a bigger boat for a mast large enough to hold all the flipping wires.

[@miketcq8]

Good move guys. The New generation radar are more power efficient. You will soon see what your power draw is on your radar. Love your channel.

[@hwntwww]

I love radar, also ssb radio, satcoms and all that stuff

[@davidking1501]

for safety of family members and pregnant ladies, place move that x ray machine from the present location so close to the helm location even though this is where they used to install them until they realised what a health hazard it is to install this device so close to the crew in the helm position. This why most install up the mast even though can get a ghost from the mast angle section most do a small offset but i do not know if this helps (if installed on the top just wiped out any other antenna device so google "Association (NMEA) Installation Guidelines" for distances for antennas ). The beam from the device can vary from model and manufacture but the general rule of thumb is 25 degrees for the horizontal plane and the closer to the device the higher the signal intensity. thank you for sharing your life

[@bayanicustodio3998]

Only if you put your head at the same level as the antenna. Well, for long periods of time. The best thing to do is contact the manufacturer to see what the beam pattern is supposed to be like and work from that. Things like elevation settings do matter. All I can say is that the total power output is very low but the pulse power is high. 🙂

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Another great episode. Keep it up, looking forward to more. Sail on!

[@seethelittlethings]

Thanks! Will do. There's always more to come :)

I recognize that lighthouse! Kalamos!

[@peterengel7885]

Yes your head close to the radar. Think scrambled eggs. Radar is a good thing but it doesn't have to be on all the time.

[@richb313]

Who are the Luddites that are against RADAR? To me it's simple if you can get RADAR get it. If you can get it and find one compatible with existing systems so much the better. As far as where and how to mount it there we enter a region filled with compromises let's just say the discussion of that aspect there are literally volumes of conflicting information even experts argue about. I think the place and method used will work the only variables to work out will be how long you operate the RADAR for due to power consumption or other unforseen issues. Great series, keep it up guys.

[@Hotzenplotz1]

You know that the radar has a 15 degree downward angle of radiation? Means not only the test was dangerous (very, very little in fact because of the short time) but also operating it in this position is. I'd move a cable or have another cable pipe in the mast. Means the mast must be taken down of course.

[@seethelittlethings]

We’re aware of rf, no worries. The distance to the 10 W/m2 point on a marine radar is 1m, and the radiation beam is not hitting the cockpit. Mounting radar on an arch is quite common.

[@joeltatham5673]

You guys are so funny.. “look at this bird” 😂🤣 and good news about no fried balls.

[@seethelittlethings]

haha happy we could make you laugh ;)

[@origamighost]

thank you for sharing :)

[@seethelittlethings]

Thank you for watching!

[@DaveHines1]

You could always call it Radar O’Reilly 😃

[@seethelittlethings]

We might just ;)

[@michaelandrijolic548]

Hi, wie hoch muss das Teil montiert sein, damit man die Strahlung nicht abbekommt?

[@ppp9126]

What Radar and Plotter models are? I'm thinking about finding one same model for my old Raymarine plotter.

[@seethelittlethings]

C80 with RD218

[@ppp9126]

@@seethelittlethings What are your thoughts about your radar? Does the work you need? Are you able to see little obstacles while heeled? Do you see some weather?

[@seethelittlethings]

@@ppp9126 it’s worth the money because it was second hand and integrated in our system but 418 has better range, and a new 4G radar with new plotter sees smaller targets

[@johncometti9061]

Best reason for 4G radar is its extremely low power consumption. For me, anyway. Best of luck, you guys are cool.

[@debshall7608]

Hahahahaha “below Decks” 😉 are you still hooked in? Xx

[@seethelittlethings]

Yeah! But we finished all the seasons that are available on Netflix here in Spain.. :( we saw there are loads more though! We might just binch watch it as soon as I really can’t move much anymore haha

[@joecucch8261]

No more terror running in foggy conditions.

[@seethelittlethings]

So lucky we didnt have fog yet But now we will be prepared if we do!

[@michaelanderson1788]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@jmewilson737]

Question: will your radar signal be blocked or not reach as far because its not on top of the mast? I know nothing. Just call me Jon Snow.

[@douglasmiller1467]

I do believe there are more GPS functions on a new radar and satellite communications tech. But if the older unit works for ya why change it y'all?

[@Stuwy2]

its good for seeing in the dark, and in fog.. 128 days

[@seethelittlethings]

Definitely is. Are you counting down the days till the crossing?!

[@Stuwy2]

@@seethelittlethings 97 Days.... till I quit my job leaving UK waters next summer

[@seethelittlethings]

Awesome!! Well that’s an acceptable amount of days. Less than 100 already 💪💪

[@Stuwy2]

@@seethelittlethings haha thanks, I have been counting for the last 3 years. So far ahead of schedule.. Hope the pregnancy and everything keeps going well

[@kf1645]

Passt wackeld und hat Luft

[@mosca3289]

No friend balls. Yeah that’s good.

[@seethelittlethings]

ah, especially that last one is good!!

[@paulgilliland2992]

4g radar is expensive.

[@seethelittlethings]

very very true.

[@familyupgrade]

Pro tip for next: Try not to hit the ESC... :-D

[@seethelittlethings]

Great! We will keep that i

[@sailinggoeast5437]

💪💪💪🙌

[@seethelittlethings]

Aaah you guys watched already 🥰

[@sailinggoeast5437]

@@seethelittlethings for sure 😉