Does a Sailboat REALLY Need a Security System? (Sailing Brick House #72)

[@captainmike808]

Awwww, thank you for sharing. Miss Patric’s voice

[@RVLifeNOW]

Me too

[@AdventuresandLifestyle]

That rat trap idea or big pegs - simply brilliant! God bless u Patrick.

[@RVLifeNOW]

He was a smart guy :) Could make something out of nothing...that’s for sure!

[@VandewegheProduction]

A well done and informative video... The Brick House lives on!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you kindly

[@howardbutler6523]

I absolutely loved the power crazed look on your face when you were talking about it being impossible to disarm or get round your Cadillac security system. Priceless.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha..making me laugh :)

[@budawang77]

Great to see Patrick again! He lives on. In the part of the world I do most of my sailing (East Coast of Australia) it's really very safe. Break--ins are rare but not unheard of. Excellent tips by the way.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yep..some places are more secure than others... but yes...australia islucky...not too much problem there :)

[@hrhplease9119]

Great to see you. Patrick is looking down & is very proud.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you. Now I just need to get another video out!

[@francismontocchio9910]

Hi Rebecca - thanks for the great video! Nice to see Patrick again!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Francis. I always like to include him if I have some nice footage pertinent to the video.

[@stonetoolcompany3649]

great video... Good to see Patrick again!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching!

[@000gjb]

Good to see another great video. Please include some video of Patrick in future video's, warms the heart.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad you liked seeing Patrick. I am always glad when I find some video on his hard drive that we haven’t used. It warms my heart too.

[@MacBailey]

Those Deck Flex sensors are one of the best things on your system. An overall excellent system.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes..very very good security system for a boat

[@waltercaraballo4856]

Blessings my sister!!🙏🌻❤

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidc6510]

Glad to see the old clip of Patrick to tie in the old security system with the low down on the new one. Great to see you again as well Rebecca, you are looking well. Nice job on the video and for providing informative content that any sailor can use for their boat. Fair winds and until next time ... Cheers!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks David. Yep. I figured between the old cheap “security systems”, mixed in with the awesomeness of the new GOST Global security system we put on would cover what anyone could use :)

[@kat6091]

Thank you for all this information. As a “wanna be cruiser” I’ve always been very curious what sailors did to secure their boats when in remote anchorages, sketchy marinas or when having to leave their homes for longer periods.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad you enjoyed.Security on sailboats is a very real concern while cruising in dodgy areas, and as you have seen in my recent video…dodgy is everywhere sooner or later.

[@bestcomdand7023]

Thank you for sharing Patrick's last clips -you may find it hard to believe, but I miss him. I enjoyed when the two of you bantered. Thank you so much for the information. Very well presented, clear and down to earth (er water?). Even if I decided on at different brand (not that I will), you provided all the boxes to tick. Thank you.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad it was helpful. I miss him too

[@borys2767]

I like the gost system very nice, I was suprized not to see a sheet of plywood with 2 inch nails sticking out of it like on "Home Alone" !!!!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha...good one! The GOST security System is pretty sophisticated!

[@ramiusz7336]

Perfect, thank you for this video. Answered a lot of my questions about security for my boat. Great!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad the security system video was helpful

[@AWBepi]

Sorry to hear about Patrick. He was a hero of mine. You are too!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks so much ;) He was a hero of mine too ;)

[@moonshadowdrifting]

You’ve totally got this. I’m so happy. The lithium battery and now this are so informative and balanced are brilliant. Can’t wait for the continuing adventure. Fair breeze and following seas to you....but I know that even if they aren’t you will get there.

[@sailingavocet]

we cant wait to upload our lithium battery conversion!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for such a nice compliment. I’m thinking our next video needs to be more fun though! Thanks for watching and for your ongoing support!

[@conniejohnson2740]

It so good to see you again Rebecca. Thank you for this very informative video! I absolutely loved the mouse/rat traps! I'm a firm believer in being creative, when it comes to such things.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes. Those were the days. But then it got more important to get a bit more sophisticated with GOST!

[@conniejohnson2740]

Yes I agree much as being creative can be fun. It's important to invest in a sophisticated GOST system. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@tammy6992]

Good to see you up and running it was very informative

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Tammy!

[@chefevilee9566]

I just found your videos after Patrick had passed away. I have never even watched a video with him in it. He was so nice! The security system sounds great. We have the ring system on our house and really like it. Like I said we’re going to buy an RV. Well I found out that you can attach the ring doorbell to the outside panel of your RV. So that’s what we’re going to do. As far as our travels go I am not too worried. We’re going to stay within a three state radius. Mainly be in state campgrounds and a couple private areas which all have security. To to answer your question I think everything should have security in this day and age!!! Peace of Christ!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Chef. Will look up that Ring security system when we get an RV...I’m quite sure that is in our future one day...in South Africa? USA? South America? Europe?

[@melee401]

Excellent production dear.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks so much for watching. Gotta have more fun in the next video though ;)

[@kranzonguam]

Well done video! Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and great New Year!!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks...you too ..

[@1SeanBond]

Yeah!!!! So happy to see you Rebecca! Sure appreciate you! Luv&Peace, keep well my friend, Sean&family Cheers!!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks so much for now watching my security video. I promise..they will get more fun :)

[@1SeanBond]

@@RVLifeNOW Appreciate you Thank's 😊⚘

[@benfam3]

Great video Rebecca, it was such a pleasure to see Patrick once again. I miss that guy! Love the fact that I can watch these videos when I need a Patrick fix!! Be well, be safe and Happy New Year to you!!! Steve B.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Hey...I know better than anyone, how good a Patrick fix can be. So glad to be able to hear his voice and see his face anytime I want. Not many widows are as lucky.

[@Raycasey3]

Nice job. So sorry about your loss

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you verymuch

[@dennisgrosen1815]

glad to see you still can stir up some thoughts in the comunity👌 not many think about that and how easy it is now a day

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha...I can always do a bit of stirring! Security systems really are getting more important these days, in the boating community!

[@duallylicensed145]

Wow I'm sorry to hear about Patrick's passing....I'm new here. My first video. I cane here from the "follow the boat" channel with Jamie and Liz.... I subed!! Here to provide support, view and gain knowledge of the sail world; as one day I will like to be on and in the sea And boy or boy....yall got the ADT system for vessels!! Nicccceeee job! Give us more!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes this security system is the ADT security system for boats and then some!

[@chicoastro1]

Great system, great video, thanks!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes...GOST security systems are definitely great...the Cadillac of security systems...thanks for watching...

[@alanhesse2507]

Patrick is a legend

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yeah...he is...

[@sailingavocet]

Great to see you Rebecca!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks SV Avocet!

[@barbaralane9825]

Excellent video. And the “supersonic” alarm certainly got both of my dogs attention 🤣.

[@RVLifeNOW]

😁 Sorry to scare the pooches

[@barbaralane9825]

@@RVLifeNOW Didn’t scare them as much as woke them up from their nap🤣

[@davidzaharik5408]

Thanks Rebecca. We sailed 7000 miles on a new sailboat last year without security however, there were times we wish we had something, especially in the tropics where we would lock up and roast all night... we would leave the hatches cracked but would have really liked something where we could have opened them or the main door ... likewise when we had to leave our boat for a few months. It would have been nice to remotely view or monitor.... a lot of food for thought. I contacted GOST and mentioned you.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks David...glad it was helpful

[@ackack612]

Nice Rebecca and well done.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks David!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Never trust ,some places not safety ,thanks for sharing video .

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching. I know...you are right....just when you think its safe...its not...

[@Curiosity-NZ]

On S.V. Snow Maiden we have an Ultra Sonic Sensor system connected to a peizo alarm and it also activates our deck illumination lights and a masthead strobe light. This also connected to a IR CCTV system we can activate from anywhere. So far it has worked. This system was designed by Robert's brother. In our home anchorage the local house owners also keep an eye on all the vessels moored there although there are now 6 liveaboards (including ourselves) in the anchorage. Regards from Suzie and Robert on S.V. Snow Maiden.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for sharing about the security system onboard your sailboat. I’m glad other boats are thinking about their security. It’s important.

[@petersmith8134]

Very interesting. It seems Gost has a really great system. Thank you for sharing.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yeah they make a good security system for sure!

[@_______-]

Some great ideas there. Love the rat traps, but the deck pressure senaors are the business!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes the deck pressure sensors are my favorite part of the security system.

[@Chapmanscot]

Thank you Rebecca very informative and may have to get a Gost. If we do we'll let them know you sent us. So glad you're still doing videos hope to see you out there somewhere

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching.. And hope to see you out there one day.

[@grahammewburn]

I was window cleaning a house in and out. While working inside the lady went shopping. While she out the alarm went off. It was so loud I had to leave the house. Yes I would do the same on the boat. Cheers Gray Australia

[@RVLifeNOW]

false alarms on a security system are difficult on a boat or in a house. But if they are loud...at least everyone leaves ;) Thanks for watching!

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

And now...the Captain sails in gentle peace...God bless you both....

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you

[@robinpatterson2972]

great tips and tricks. It's great to to see ya . Enjoy the Holiday season.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks...you too!

[@Tampo-tiger]

I often think that to make sure you've got the right security system for you on your boat, stand by the hatch and imagine you've just arrived home to find the washboards thrown to one side and all your valuables missing. You will immediately know what you require.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha yea

[@press1776]

Great points I was just talking to some friends about securing their ship .

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad my security video on sailboats helped you

[@ukandrew]

Been waiting for this video for a long time. Always wondered how these yachts anchored in bays everywhere stay secure and are there for their owners return. Now I know.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Glad it answered a few questions. Not enough sailboats have security systems though. And many boats left unattended return to problems.

[@mikefrancis9707]

Nice presentation and informative. I have been looking at GHOST myself for my M/V. Thanks

[@RVLifeNOW]

Hi Mike. yes..GOST is a good security system..the best. Not the cheapest though :) But sometimes you get what you pay for ;)

[@manuelstarr3602]

Good to see you again Rebecca, good system you got there (better not try to steal your stuff) . But they don't know how to spell Ghost. Cheers 🥂

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha...you are right :) A new video tomorrow...finally...

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Very interesting and definitely food for thought! Thanks for sharing. p.s.are you still considering going to TdF? if I recall correctly Joshua Slocum's security system there was carpet tacks spread on the deck!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Going to hold off on southern South America for now. Patrick’s sailing skills were ready...Gotta see if Michael and I sail well together, stick, and can handle the challenges there first. Someday!

[@josemontalvo4532]

I’ve caught strangers on my Fledge SV before. This was in Chula Vista Marina in San Diego Bay, California. They always say oops, I thought this was my friends boat.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes, so true. Glad you caught them :)

[@Tampo-tiger]

I'm wondering about a metal handle on the washboards, connected to the gubbins from a cheap Chinese stun gun (around $10). It delivers around 100,000 volts at very low amperage, so whilst it wouldn't mean you'll arrive back to find an expired thief in your companionway, it will certainly alter a thief's opinion of your security system. Ideal for nighttime prowlers too, as instead of having a panic alarm you'll be awoken by the bloodcurdling scream of the interloper as they leap over the side to escape the terrorising shock. Merry Christmas!

[@JCrook1028]

@@Tampo-tiger Generally traps to hurt burglers are illegal.

[@Tampo-tiger]

@@JCrook1028 No no, this is an anti-seagull device.

[@alexrademeyer]

@@JCrook1028 Generally it is illegal to take what is not yours. Start by protecting the VICTIM and not the thief

[@Taisen_Des]

Of all the anti-theft systems you have shown us, I prefer the wild feline guardian option (4:05). 🥰 😘 👋 👋

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha..yes!

[@Taisen_Des]

@@RVLifeNOW It was a nice and heartfelt touch to include that timely, funny and tender interaction between Lily and Patrick. 🥰 Good health and good sea! 👋 👋

[@Freetalkfm]

Great to see you again 🏝

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks. Great to be alive!

[@williamoconnell4696]

I'm so sorry to hear about Patrick prayers are with you

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you

[@davidboatman2531]

So you utilize the 21st century version of the carpet tacks. The Joshua Slocum security system lives on! Merry Christmas!!!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Merry Christmas to you too! haha - yes exactly!

[@michaelbundy3867]

So nice to see and hear Patrick. As he would say if you like this video give it a thumbs and if you don't we'll give us a thumbs up anyway.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha...yes I remember when he said that :)

[@Your-Lemnoideae]

Brilliant work!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Maxwell!

[@Lau-zon180]

that gas system is a cool part of the alarm

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes...very cool to have that with a security system!

[@fthrdave]

Sorry for your loss

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thankyou

[@PanzerDave]

Thank you for this very informative video. I am very impressed with the technology, especially the stuff made specifically for boats. The motion sensor that doesn't go off for pets but does for people is pretty interesting. What sort of magic is this?! Before I sold off my cars, I was big into performance cars and car stereos. I had a pain generator that was very similar to the very loud siren in the boat. It work wonders with the thugs!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes. The GOST security system definitely has some great technology. I have no idea how it doesn’t see pets, but does see thieves. But it’s critical on my boat!!!

[@donweiss1409]

Excellent video. There are other options for security,from the excellent suggestions and ideas presented early on in the video (the DIY solutions) to Pirate Lights (an audible/visual alarm system) to GOST and others. As you point out, unfortunately, our world is not getting safer, and these items (security and alarm systems) are becoming more a requirement/necessity than a luxury. Thank you.

[@RVLifeNOW]

So true. A security system on a sailboat is be I I guess less optional these days, for sure.

[@juliehix567]

Hi Rebecca, I just wanted to tell you I only started watching your channel at perhaps the worst time in your life. I am so landlocked but love the Sea: I am also healthy, scared of it too. I am happy you found a shipmate. It is what is best. I hope you had a Happy Chri

[@juliehix567]

My computer messes up ~ Christmas.. I foresee a new, brave and exciting new year for you. Many hugs; keep us posted !

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks so much Julie. It has to be better than 2020 though the last 6 months were better than the first 6 months. Can’t believe it’s just about 2021.

[@alanhesse2507]

Let’s hope this year is better for you , Happy New Year

[@RVLifeNOW]

Let’s hope for a better year for all. It’s been a rough one to say the least.

[@halibut1249]

Sorry to hear about Patrick, that must have been awful. A very nice person. Question regarding your GHOST security system: if the alarms, sirens, etc go off remotely, how do they shut off, or how do you know when the threat is cleared, and who checks it out, and can you reactivate the system remotely?? Very important vid. Thanks.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you. You get notified via an email, a text and/or a phone call..whatever options you choose. You can shut off remotely, turn back on remotely. You can set it up to have a security company check it out if you are at a marina, security personnel....who ever you set up. You can also set that up remotely. Cool, hah?

[@XHansCoché]

Hi Rebecca, good to see you persevere. Could you tell me where this was taken in the opening moments if this video. Good luck to your new adventures.

[@RVLifeNOW]

The opening part with Patrick was in Hout Bay. The next part of the older security systems was taken in SriLanka

[@XHansCoché]

@@RVLifeNOW thanks Rebecca, pity I am stuck in Wales UK as Cape Town is my home city and would have been nice if I was there to help. Maybe one day we'll cross paths and I can meet you and the new captain. Fair winds, take care and love you all.

[@bellaangus1213]

Stay safe 🙏❤️🥰🙏

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks..you too

[@dougfaulkner6799]

Very informative video.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you

[@stevec9669]

Is electrical fence a feasible option? 🤔

[@RVLifeNOW]

Have tried it… have never been able to actually make it work. Didn’t want to test it on myself :)

[@ronclark3934]

thankyou have a safe xmas

[@RVLifeNOW]

You too!

[@tammy6992]

Fabulous it was good to see you again do you have an engineering background? Anyway great video hope you’re doing well

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Tammy. I have an IT background. I was a network engineer if that counts :)

[@charleydahl2057]

sorry to hear about patric

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thank you

[@theteadrinker-143]

Great ideas , thanks

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching

[@stevensaunders9018]

Just wanted to say hi and to let you know me and my boys are one step closer to our dream of being able to get a boat some day my oldest son completed his last kemo treatment so we are not tied to the hospital now. Take care of yourself hope one day to see ya out there when we can live our dream

[@RVLifeNOW]

Hope to share an anchorage with you one day. So glad to hear about your some completing his chemo and that you will be out on the water soon! Exciting!!!

[@rorytennes8576]

Very good info. When I get my boat I'll know what to do. Thanks!

[@RVLifeNOW]

thanks so much...and for watching~!

[@vivianbond1831]

Love it The mouse trap :)

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes that was indeed ingenious!

[@xmanprime3328]

Welcome back 👍🏾

[@RVLifeNOW]

thanks...trying hard...

[@kimphilley621]

I like Patricks Rat Trap and other ideas far more than your commercial for Ghost Security Systems....

[@RVLifeNOW]

Haha. Yes, his ideas are cool. Not quite as reliable or far reaching, but certainly cool!

[@stevenplancich6449]

Wowza--Rebecca, You are a real techie 👩‍💻 And way ahead of this "Old Fart" 😜 When your able to head out again, Hoping ya don't have to rely on the Security Systems😎

[@RVLifeNOW]

never bad to have the security system turned on, whether it be in an isolated anchorage, or in a marina - you just never can tell. i dont wanna be the first! Thanks for watching!

[@jaxxbrat2634]

A safe bolted in the boat can hold the electronics provided it can be unplugged

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes

[@sucapizda]

You have to try 3 to 4 pit bulls?

[@RVLifeNOW]

That would definitely be a good security system on a sailboat!

[@enroutelafamille4877]

Merci pour le partage des vidéos et le sous titrage en français je m'abonne à bientôt

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks

[@dzuljune56]

Hi Rebecca. Wishing you a merry christmas and a happy new year IN ADVANCE. Hey..I have a cat looks like yours. 😊

[@RVLifeNOW]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! Nice kitties ;0

[@obwan7217]

Merry Christmas..............

[@RVLifeNOW]

You too ;)

[@SabreCycles]

A good old 10 Gauge Marlin goose gun works for me. Best security investment I ever made.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watching!

[@bnln1939]

Hey Rebecca just checking on you . How are things going? Bruce

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Bruce. Things coukd be going better. But they coukd be a whole lot worse.

[@melinda5777]

Thanks again for this video! My heart just dropped seeing Patrick in the video, but I'm sure not like yours. Great security tips I haven't thought of. Have you sold Brickhouse yet? Just curious, I haven't sold my house yet. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sincerely, Melinda

[@RVLifeNOW]

Hi. I’m not selling Brick House. The new Captain is selling his boat Intrepid

[@melinda5777]

@@RVLifeNOW So glad your not. A couple of months back me and some friends were talking, sad, thought you were. We thought about pitching in and as a group buy it, as a floating memorial!

[@rainfinger]

I am so sorry about Patrick, but he is providing useful information for cruisers.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes he is..his legacy lives on

[@over-there]

First night my boat was in a slip after I bought it, someone tried to come in, I was in there, in the marina, and that was in the states, i use a home security system when away, security cameras, inside and out, masthead helps if someone says I dragged anchor I can look, alarms, sensors, and near shore or have internet, it goes to the phone, also with a wifi hotspot on the boat with high antenna can go inland to my phone if not to far, and a gps tracking device

[@RVLifeNOW]

Sounds like you know the answer to how important is it to have a security system on a sailboat

[@saltspringdesign]

great info thx :)

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks for watxhing

[@kingdommindset1462]

Very cool!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes....the GOST security system is a great system...so many options

[@jimrow1]

Thanks! Contacting GOST now, will mention that I heard about them from you!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks James. Good luck! It’s a really great security system!

[@memyselfandi9067]

I say carpet tacks sprinkled on the decks at night are the best.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Electronic ones as with the GOST are even better :)

[@chewy2420]

I’ve been wanting to set something up with cameras and a raspberry pi connected to SIM card while in the USA. Then I can watch everything including the temp humidity battery status etc.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Excellent. I should have mentioned that the GOST security system also has all those typical types of monitors too - for high water, and heat, etc...

[@_______-]

I have a similar thing for the house. Check out "motion" on Linux, it will allow you to upload an image to a Web server when something changes. A bit of a web app on the server side to display them and a cron job to delete the old ones and you're good. You can also add real time monitoring on the boat.

[@FalconBusa]

I went back to see this episode knowing that Patrick is not longer with us, he remind me my father, a humble guy who love DIY projects and very good at it. Covid is real and lethal (i already have my 2nd booster) I hope you are vaccinated and your co-captain too. I wish you nothing but the best!!!

[@RVLifeNOW]

Ah thanks Alberto. We don’t have our second boosters yet, but we have the first 3. And we had covid 3 weeks ago….so I’d say that’s a good booster. Yes..a humble kind great guy. Thanks for watching…

[@jodyssey9921]

When I finally get a boat and start sailing it'll be on the cheap, my security system will be looking like I'm not worth stealing from. Shouldn't be hard to look that way since it will be reality.

[@RVLifeNOW]

funny...that worked for us for a while :) Even the worst, smallest, poorest sailboat is a treasure ship in most countries...

[@melee401]

Just making your stuff look like its not worth anything doesn't work real well anymore. If you can just make it even a LITTLE harder to steal than those around you you're 90% to not being messed with.

[@tomriley5790]

Works better if it looks like it'll be harder to steal (having cycled round east london on my not very expensive looking bike with 2 D locks for 5 years, could they steal it - definitely but it's probably twice as much effort as the one next to it which looks better!)

[@vivianbond1831]

That ghost alarm would be good if it had CCTV to see who is on board too so the police would know who was on the boat to

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes…has that option but I don’t have enough money or power…

[@reloadncharge9907]

Excellent video.....Gost is likely more consistent than my dog Stanley....who looks as energetic as your cat Lily, except he likes to lick! Time to look into this as I continue with plans to depart the States. Thx, Andrew

[@RVLifeNOW]

You have me laughing. Dogs are generally GREAT security systems! Unpredictability is always a good thing. But yes...once someone gets to know YOUR dog, the licker...the GOST security system may be your better bet!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

This makes me sad 😢 I miss Patrick

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yeah I miss him too.

[@flasher702]

Does it have it's own data connection or does it use the one's already on the boat? Seems like it has it's own... The engineer in me would really prefer to not duplicate things or buy into proprietary systems on the boat, and use a more open "smart home" approach. From what I know/guess about your boat: you have at least 3 ~"wifi" networks (ghost, raymarine, internet), 1 wired network that doesn't work with the vast majority of wired networking devices (nmea), 3 VHF recievers (dsc radio, plotter with AIS, standalone AIS), but only 1 vhf sender which isn't accessible from the plotter (dsc radio), 2 cellular data but no bridge to wifi (cell phone, ghost), 2 satellite data (ghost, iridium), and a few bluetooth devices (BMS, battery charger), and I think I missed some radios in this list. Huge amounts of duplication, but no automatic fail over or central point to access all data. The hardware is there, you should be able to see the windspeed, heel, and battery state on your remote security interface, but you can't, can you? Obviously, I'd like to avoid this any time I am actually buying new hardware and get only solutions that can work with all other solutions, but this doesn't exist, does it? What happens when ghost and/or the satellite network they use goes out of business? You might have to replace everything down to the deck sensors just because there is no dynDNS or ethernet support. But most of the Smart Home stuff isn't marine grade at all, and uses too much power. That leaves me tempted to go low-tech while I wait for the industry to mature. But thanks for the update! Always appreciated.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Not completely correct on what i have onboard. One AIS used by all. Two cellular networks, 2 sat networks. Iridium not likely to go out of business but one never knows. My battery state and a whole lot more can go through the gost system but chose not to have those since security is what i was after and the system isnt cheap. A few other minor bits for correction but not biggies. One system and network for all would be nice...but if it cane put tomorrow i could never afford to upgrade everything So we live with the duplication. But Im not a big fan of integration anyways...i like standalone systems much better. Much easier troubleshooting...and when one thing breaks...not everything is broken...Technology advancing all the time... GOST security is on the cutting edge for sure. So if one decides to take a chance and wait, Gost is probably the one to wait for. Or at least install with an eye for what rhey will do next.

[@flasher702]

​@@RVLifeNOW "My battery state ... [could] go through the gost system but ... [it] isnt cheap." But it shouldn't cost anything to connect existing devices to it, just a setting. In the future I think this will be true: all devices on one network talking to eachother. Gost could turn on your radio and send a DSC distress message that the bilge pump has been running for too long, or just a message to the harbor master that the battery is low. It shouldn't matter what brand the water ingress sensor or BMS is. They are simple devices with simple data streams. Consumers just need to demand that manufacturers actually do it. I'm going to try and check out some open source solutions on our boat (we have a REAL boat now! so excited) and hopefully come to some conclusions before we step up to something bigger.

[@RVLifeNOW]

Great ideas!

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@RVLifeNOW]

Thanks Gerhard ;)

[@robertcowan8211]

ALSO A CROSS BOW

[@RVLifeNOW]

Yes..we have an old video with that in itbriefly

[@helomech1973]

Has anyone ever rigged up a electric type fence power supply to the top rail of their hand rail? Would be cheap and very effective. Just need to find a place to disarm it from off the boat, and hide that well.

[@RVLifeNOW]

I actually have one but have never gotten it to work. Maybe it’s broken.