Garmin Fantom 18 Radar Installation Crooked PilotHouse boat DIY

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[@keithgreene4352]

I've always been a little hesitant to self-install electronics on my boat. You are a great teacher!!!! Love your videos, keep it up.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Keith and I'm pretty sure you could do it too😉👍

[@juanmore62]

The Crooked Pilot House boat is really taking shape. I’d go anywhere in her. A. I. S. Would be the only thing I would want to add. Perfect install, Capt.

[@OutOnTheReef]

You're right the Crooked by the house is almost 90% complete. I'm still adding more things to it I think I'm going to sink it if I keep adding weight to it LOL

[@andrewfyakim525]

Very professional install! This is one of the best 'How-to' videos on KZbin! In my video where I was showing what was behind the 'cover-plates' in the back of the pilot house, whoever installed my radar just bundled all of the excess wires back there; lazy on their part!.. LOVE your 'helper'; beautiful puppy! (and very funny ☺)...

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes some installers are lazy to do connection so they just bundle everything up and hide it but as voters me and you we know the less weight on the boat the better and that electrical cord weighs almost 15 lb that you don't. And thank you for your coming about my puppy yes she's very helpful but she didn't have thumbs LOL thank you for watching Cap.

[@yumyum408]

@@OutOnTheReef yes opposable thumbs r a MUST...cute puppy!

[@snoboy58]

Outstanding job. I'm doing all of my electronics installation and this helped me get the radar done.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome cap. I hope you have a great installation thanks for watching

[@jameskevintaylor1655]

Hey cap u made it look like u was a professional. I agree with you about the lighter deal. Enjoy boat safe my friend.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you James I really appreciate you watching my installation video👍👍⚓

[@alessandrogiordani9661]

Great job, I like how you work clean, everything always done right and professional look.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain I try to do my best to make it look a little bit clean. Thank you for watching my video👍

[@capttomhughes]

Thank you for filming an excellent instruction video. I plan on mounting an 18x dome in the future.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Tom and if I can help in any way just ask captain best of luck Is on your installation👍⚓

[@growlith6969]

Watching this is like therapy. Great job on the video, nice edit.

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks Cap. for the positive comment😉👍👍⚓

[@bobbywartman2058]

A Cable Clam on the Hardtop would allow the cables to be waterproof and able to remove the cables with the RJ45 ends still on....Saves time and money done the road when the radar needs to be removed for repair or damage. I use them all the time coming behind installs that use those stupid stainless clam shell and Gobs of silicone.

[@OutOnTheReef]

In my case it's very easy to change that cable I just run it Through the TikTok it only takes me 10 minutes to run that cable it's not a big problem captain the less connections you have the better the radar would read the more you split it the more frequency you will lose

[@Glory-Days-Fishing]

Just watched your video on the install and you really did a great job on showing how it’s done. I am ordering this radar soon to go with my new boat that’s on order. I will attempt the install! Thanks and we really enjoy your videos!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad it was helpful! John and congratulation on your future boat purchase see you on the water cap.⚓😉👍

[@Glory-Days-Fishing]

@@OutOnTheReef Hi again Captain. A question on Mounting the radar? How would I know if I need the mounting wedge or not. I want this to work flawlessly and if I need it I sure would get it. Thanks for all you help

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Glory-Days-Fishing Hello John well you have to look at your boat when witness navigating and see if your bow is very high if your bowel is very high you need to compensate for the dome to be is it's level as possible it doesn't have to be a 100% in my case my bow is a little high so the wedge compensates a compensates a lot so you have to look at your boat when it's navigating and see how On level is your boat

[@Glory-Days-Fishing]

@@OutOnTheReef Hi again Cap. Another question for mounting this radar. After the dome is mounted I am going to also have to install my Antenna for the VHF. Does this have to be any certain distance from the dome itself? My objective is to mount everything over the electronics box of the hardtop so the wires are easy to just drop into the electronics box.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Glory-Days-Fishing Hello John and I and I mounted mine about 3' away no problems no interference that is a good amount of distance 3 feet works perfectly for me

[@junebrooks665]

great instruction thank you from the UK

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad it was helpful! June and thank you for watching from Beautiful UK🖐👍⚓

[@Brett523]

Fantastic video! I have a 2320 Parker and this gave me all the info I needed to install.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Brett im glad it helped and please to show your appreciation for my videos if you purchase anything from Amazon through mu link within 24hrs i will be issued a commission, i will really appreciate that to keep making more videos to help you my viewers. Thanks in advance ,your Co-Cap😉⚓

[@stephentaylor8217]

Great job...always nice to have a radar ...especially at night or putting land out off sight

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks and You got that right! cap is a great tool for night or foggy days 👍⚓

[@jeffweidman7584]

Thank you for your reply. I hope to install this radar later this Spring…but was not sure how I was going to route the radar cable away from the VHF cable. Thanks again.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime captain and I hope you have a great installation👍🛥⚓

[@Will-ol9lp]

Great job like a pro and like a professional. U should put a sign up and do the install on others that want radar

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain a really appreciate your support it is not as hard as it looks it just takes a little bit of time hopefully this video will help people install their own

[@MikeWMiami]

Wow! Excellent video! Thanks for all the help and instruction!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Mike thank you for watching my installation

[@AchikSarih]

Merci beaucoup ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@AchikSarih thank you

[@MrCliftonLaird]

before watching this I thought I had to replace my soft top with a hard top. Thanks a lot!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Any time, captain and I'm glad you saw my video.Thanks for watching

[@lazaroocejo2517]

Good job captain, very professionally done, enjoy and be safe out there.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain appreciate your comment

[@lou198]

Great video nice and neat. Just a word of advise from a Parker 2120 SC 2003 owner where ever stainless screws touch the carpet put a plastic washer under the bolt head my carpet is all stained due to stainless screws rusting hard to believe but they do rust

[@OutOnTheReef]

Awesome advice thank you so much and it's true they do Rust. Thank you for watching it for your great reply captain

[@richg3411]

Awesome job! If you tape the top of the glass where you are drilling there is less chance for the drill bit to walk.

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's a great idea to Captain I overlooked it thank you

[@mercurygm]

Saving money by doing work yourself. Great job. Everything looks great.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Coming from another captain that means a lot. And yes we need to save money are both are very expensive and maintenance is really expensive so the more we can do the more we are out there at the water. Navigate safe captain

[@rhodry04]

Great install. Very clean. I am installing mine soon and I contacted Garmin and the told me that cutting the power cord will void the warranty. Just an FYI..

[@OutOnTheReef]

Not if it's professionally done anyway if it is they have to prove that it was that that broke the Garmin and thank you for watching it for the great feedback captain

[@FKCamVlogs]

You are very handy, nice and clean installation. Good job Capt.and thx for sharing !!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you for watching Cap

[@Dtom-zr9jz]

Nice job cap! U continue to inspire!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Is my pleasure captain and thank you for watching my channel really appreciate it👍👍😁

[@dashcamchronicles7956]

Clean install. Looking forward to seeing it in use.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes soon I will upload the video of using the radar thank you for watching my channel captain

[@nationbmx]

Just ordered a new 2320. I'm installing all the electronics myself to give me more options and to save a few bucks. I'm thinking about maybe going with a 24" Phantom rather than the 18". Do you ever have any regret going with the smaller version? Personally I'm like you, I don't like the look of a raised dome so I'm not too sure I will be happy with a larger one either. Thanks for all your awesome videos!

[@adAlqubaisi]

what to say other than professional , inspiring captain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you cap.👍😉👊⚓

[@busuttilmark]

Nice one. Well done. You should change the autopilot fuse to a similar one too, it’s safer.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I think it's the same it's the same size captain

[@busuttilmark]

Out On The Reef i refer to the holder cap 😉

[@riverakers]

Istalled like a pro!I know I did wire management cat 5 cat 6 data instalation and electronic rigging.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain. Means a lot motivates me to keep on going. Thanks for your great comment

[@rodneyhardee2527]

Great job captain. Love the videos here in South Carolina !

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and I was just there not too long ago I was in Maggie Valley North Carolina love your town

[@rodneyhardee2527]

Maggie valley is a beautiful place. Went there once a year growing up as a kid with family.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@rodneyhardee2527 I love it there I go every year and I go skiing at cataloochee ski resort it's about 15 minutes away

[@hemipower63]

Very nice I hope you use the bird feature to catch dolphin and tuna when you’re in those blue waters.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol yes cap , I still have a lot of learning to do about fishing😉

[@rsdna9698]

Really doubt that radar has bird mode it's too small. radar's ability to resolve small moving objects is dependant on the distance between array. this is why you see 48" open arrays on 24' center consoles. Not saying it can't be done with that radar just that it probably doesn't have bird mode, you'll have to tune it in manually.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@rsdna9698 in the next video you'll be surprised captain when I try the writer you'll see if it catches bird or not

[@rsdna9698]

@@OutOnTheReef ​ Never said it wouldn't just said it probably doesn't have "bird mode", I'm sure you can manually tune it to see birds out to maybe 2 miles of a very flat day. I used a 24" analog Radome to find birds for years, but man it's a lot easier now.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@rsdna9698 yes cap.

[@mattyzimm123]

Every time you drill into your boat my anxiety level increases. I don't know that I could do that. But great video. Would love to hear your feedback on that radar dome.

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol captain is hard for me to open holes too , but you should see the Minn Kotta trolling motor install i had to open more then 10 holes. and the Radar works amazing i love it. thanks for watching my channel cap.

[@robertovalls]

Great video cap and a well planned executed install, very nice!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Roberto it was time consuming but easy

[@Kongo_PR]

Awesome job captain. Very clean indeed.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Eric and thank you for watching my installation👍👍

[@Kongo_PR]

@@OutOnTheReef looking forward to see it In action.

[@bobjoncas2814]

,,great improvement for your boat safety. you should find it very helpful on your trips ,,good job ..great vid..

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Bob and soon I will upload a video on using the radar to show you how it work

[@jrgenj.7604]

Nice video 👌 Where do you fint the 4% braket ? And What do you Call it ?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@jrgenj.7604 is called Radar wedge cap. And thank you for watching

[@xlandscaper]

Nice clean install!! You are gonna love that radar.👍👍👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes most definitely I will and soon I will show you a video how it works thank you for watching captain

[@michaelmanbeck9159]

Hi first time watching your channel..Outstanding install video....well done..Thank you...

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Michael I really appreciate you awesome feedback captain and welcome aboard my channel👍😉🛥

[@azmickle]

You the man buddy! Nice job! It takes some nerve to drill holes in your boat. But you got the skills. Can you provide any info about what inlet you sail out of when you cross to Bahamas? Hopefully this year I get to make it down for the crossing. 🤞🏼

[@OutOnTheReef]

In Miami this to Marina that you could use Crandon Marina and Haulover Marina And there's other ones that are more private and more expensive you just have to search for them

[@azmickle]

Thanks Captain, I will have fun searching

[@agaramelan7319]

Greeting..11:20 pm now in Jakarta lock down city...hows there..but we entertain our self by looking at your video..and always play burn out food hahahh with my son

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes Aga here is 12:25 pm Please stay safe you and your family and stay tuned for the new videos so we can keep yourself entertained. Thanks for watching captain

[@agaramelan7319]

@@OutOnTheReef stay safe too capt .Jakarta city now like walking dead movie...Hahaha we stay and safe..To all Family in this channel we like to say thank you and stay healthy

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@agaramelan7319 thank you Aga and we will survive this epidemic. Here is the same traffic is very little and almost everybody stayed indoors it is like a movie

[@agaramelan7319]

@@OutOnTheReef i watch all using and looking for sanitizer. Remind me Of Will smith.At Im Legend..his back home and spray the sanitizer unless zombie find him

[@boatinsane]

Felicidades capitan. Nuevo juguete que emocion!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Si capitan es tremndo aparato para navegar

[@JamesBaxter-rj8cg]

Great job Solo.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you James👍⚓

[@craiglawrey7518]

Another well done video. Thank you!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Craig and I appreciate you watching my videos

[@bobdp3878]

Which electrical pliers did you use for your Radar rigging? I saw a cutting type and a crimping one....not the rj45....have those...thank you...keep up the great videos.....

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello cap i place the link of the tools i used

[@beentheredonethatoriginals5673]

I enjoy your channel. I just purchased the same Fantom dome, waiting for it to get in stock..... Wondering if you wished you'd put some washers inside the cabin to spread that load out a bit? Velcro was a great option since your assistant was missing thumbs, lol. I watched the next video you made as well, looks like you'll get a lot of use. I'm in Washington where it never stops raining. I picked up a 5 inch riser to get the dome up a bit, I'll be honest the waterproofing looks like it might be good for Florida but I'm not sure about the conditions here. I probably worry too much. Anyway definitely subbed and looking forward to more content. Tight lines.

[@OutOnTheReef]

awesome captain you will love it and having a 5 riser is better, thanks for watching my channel all the way from Washington👍👍😉 navigate safe cap.

[@AKEntertainmentNY]

Good job with the install. Did the placement radar block the Horns....? Do you ever check the difference in sound.....? Was there even a difference? Thanks!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and no I did not make a difference on the horn at all the sound travels everywhere in front of the boat thanks for the great question

[@yumyum408]

Great job ...professional as usual.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Sheila 👍👍⚓👊

[@TheDragonrider69]

Excellent job captain can't wait to see how it works.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks captain and yes soon i will upload the video showing you how works

[@lb7wade518]

Looks very professional!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you LB7😉👍

[@orlandotango1396]

Fantastic job nicely done much help for guys like me DIY

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad it helped thanks for watching Cap.

[@michaeldobson8859]

Great detail. Very thorough.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Think of Michael it was hard work but it was worth it especially making the video and thank you for watching Captain.

[@aznakai]

Great video, thanks a lot!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime captain thank you for watching

[@greggilbert9403]

Is there a reason you didn't buy a 6' Ethernet cord? Did the Garmin come with threaded studs for mounting? Or were they too short or you didn't want nuts and washers exposed on the headliner? Thank you

[@OutOnTheReef]

well the 6 feet cord was not long enough and the garmin studs ware not long enough cap

[@CW-qt1qv]

Very well done! Congrats.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks cap.⚓⚓

[@moreno1olivereta]

Un trabajo limpio y muy bien echo. Enhorabuena 👏

[@OutOnTheReef]

Gracias Moreno y salodos de Florida

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Nice neat install. Looks great.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad you like it👍⚓

[@captainrick9379]

Awesome Job as always!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain Rick coming from all the captain means a lot😉👍

[@drkyoto]

Great job on the installation cap, this is going to be awesome for you 🤙

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and yes I think is going to be a great Improvement for navigation when you can't see out your window at the Pilot House

[@rdabalsa]

very nice captain; what are going to do with the horn now, are you planning on moving it to the side?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Since the Raider has a 4 degree inclination the horn does not even touch the beam so there's no need to move it if I put a parallel I will need to move it but it's an inclination that it doesn't interfere with it

[@CoreySkay]

Good morning! I am getting ready to complete this install on a 2320, do you mind sharing the details on what bolts you used?

[@OutOnTheReef]

hello cap and im sorry amazon had me removed them and i have no way to get that cap im sorry, but my recommendation is buy a lot of them and keep the one you need and send back the ones you dont use cap, hope this helps.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Here is a vide showing what amazon did cap.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKjQn6qOl7elrsUfeature=shared

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Wished I saw this before I installed my Garmin Fantom radar and didn't drill a 1 1/4" hole,,but did put a gromit in the hole, Very well done video,, Also you had the pliers or purchase them too

[@OutOnTheReef]

I purchase the pliers at Amazon I place the link in the description below if you want to check it out. Hope you like your new Garmin Fantom

[@johnm5714]

Great great job--I’m happy you finally own that now.thats a very awesome thing to have when conditions go rotten on you out there. I see some comments on caulking that base to the roof and I agree totally.you may also want to add stainless finishing washers to the bolt heads on the inside of the cabin.Those bolts looked like you had JUST enough to make the connection but those finishing washers are countersunk so you should still be ok making the connection.also the heads of the bolts are damn near the same size as the holes you drilled so with time you could put a lot of pressure on those 4 contact points. Washers will transfer more strength to the ceiling of that pilot house and keep it much stronger.I know you don’t want to draw a lot of attention with the hardware on the ceiling but it will look more than fine.most importantly it will add strength and hold up to the pounding of the water and wind load on the dome.---it won’t take much time-do one at a time and it’ll be easy. Congrats on that addition man.like I told you months ago-your gonna love having that the first time fog rolls in on you👊🏻

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's an awesome idea Captain I did not think of that I just went with the washer they Supply me with but you know companies don't give you exactly what you need and yes it will be a lot stronger for pounding the ways I agree with you 100% captain and thank you for the great suggestion good looking out. Cap.👊👊👊👍

[@johnm5714]

@@OutOnTheReef I’m glad your taking my advice and not feeling like I’m being a “know it all”!---I’ve been doing mechanical type work my whole life and I’m not a young man.bottom line is I know structure and the effect wind and wave action have on static items exposed to the beating that Ocean can dish out. Im always impressed when I see you do these installs.I see how much care you take and how neat you are-that’s the mark of a good mechanic.your also willing to accept advice like a gentleman and that is the best way to learn better techniques for the future. Keep up the good work and the awesome content👍🏻--JohnM-L.I.N.Y👊🏻

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@johnm5714 100% agree John i appreciate your knowledge and you are so right that will spread the stress of the bolt, viewers like you have helped me so much when I forget to do something it's much appreciated because I got more eyes on the install that just mine only can't see and think of everything, but that's where viewers like you kick in and help out, From a captain to another thank you for watching and navigate safe⚓👍👊⛵

[@jaredzeno]

Finally attempted my install today. Everything went perfect and I used this video the entire time! Only issue I had was the factory bolts were too short with the Radar wedge. I’m having a hard time finding the Allen rod bolts. Which bolts did you use ?

[@OutOnTheReef]

awesome Jared , and you had the same problem then me , the bolts ware small, and i placed the link of the big bolts i used in the description below, it took me a long time to find them, hope it helps cap, thanks for watching👍👍

[@michaelrutledge7048]

X-O-LENT installation!! Only two issues - 1) You voided the warranty by installing your own fuse block (modifying the mfgr's equipment, but being Garmin you probably won’t have any problems. 2) Did you seal the through bolts at the top to wedge and the unit to wedge?? What’s the range of that unit??

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes i did cap. Thanks And the range not sure but i think is like 24 miles but you need alot of altitude of radar to get that distance

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Out On The Reef Sounds like you’re going to need about a 30’ tuna tower!! Hahaha Actually, if you’re getting 1-2 miles at surface, you’re good. You should get a 24 mile sweep for weather, if that’s what the unit is rated for. Again, good job!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@michaelrutledge7048 LOL yes a tuna Tower will be awesome but apparently since I tow my boat I don't think that will be possible but thanks for the great idea cap.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Out On The Reef You could always install a breakdown (hinged) tower or upper station on it. Hey, look what showed up on my yt this morning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5upaaR4i86sj68

[@alexandruapostol]

I m just curious if the radar works with that ag45 connection they not supouse to look the same order in colors

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes is been working for years perfect for me cap.

[@akajbssmith7423]

Nice install. My only question is if you considered adding a radar mount to raise it about 8” or so? I see the mount that came with it has a built in wedge to it. Asking because as you know, your head is above the pilot house roof when standing on the rear deck. If you ever do that, I really like the stainless Battlewagon ones. Powder coat ones usually go bad. Boat is looking good.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain in the reason I didn't use a pedestal for the Raider it's because I don't like the way it looks and yes the higher the better but when mine is running I'm not going to be fishing in the back of the deck my Raiders only going to be running when I'm inside the Pilot House to avoid exposure to the radar

[@akajbssmith7423]

Out On The Reef I agree with the look of the raised mount on the 2120’s. It looks a little funny for some reason when they are raised. It does look great flush mounted. I had a custom Bimini made for mine that connects to the cabin via a....I’ll call it a dodger. The way you use your boat I think you would love it. It keeps the sun out of the back ind helps keep it cool and give a place to stand/sit under while on deck while being able to still handle lines. Wish I could share some pics. Maybe I could add it to my uTube channel for you? I’m not good at it like you though. Great to see another 2120 guy making the most out of their boat. Hope to splash mine towards the end of March sometime.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@akajbssmith7423 yes please I would love to see some pictures of yours if you can upload it to your KZbin account and please let me know when you do that way I can see it and my next project on my pilothouse is a ice machine sounds crazy but it's very needed

[@akajbssmith7423]

Out On The Reef - Ice maker! That will be an interesting project. I posted a very crappy vid of my top & boat to my UTube channel if you want to check it out.

[@mikeromiski1250]

Hi do you have a plate mounted underneath your Antenna mounting bracket? I mounted mine using a Shakespeare phase III and the roof flexes a little bit when it moves back and forth.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I am using a wedge for the radar and I placed the link in the description below captain hopefully this will help

[@jeffweidman7584]

I am also considering the purchase and installation of the Fantom 18 radar. It appears you are routing the radar cable along the same route to your panel as your VHF antenna cable. Do you have any interference between the Radar and VHF? While reading the installation instructions for the Fantom 18, Garmin suggests routing the radar cable away from the VHF antenna.

[@OutOnTheReef]

No captain I don't have a problem at all with the VHF radio and the radar

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

Cap can u see the birds with ur radar? i read that the newer domes like ur garmin fantom are powerful. While crossing the stream seeing a flock could mean a school of bait with a wahoo or mahi lurking below, if not too far off the heading, would nav that way do some trolling.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes it is one the radar features

[@TheReiserrob]

beautiful boat

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Rob and thanks for watching cap 👍

[@okinawasdojo4103]

One more great job.!!

[@andrewfree5580]

great teaching on your vid's

[@OutOnTheReef]

I appreciate that Andrew 👍👍👍⚓

[@islandmikerood1847]

Good job! Very informative 🤙

[@OutOnTheReef]

Glad it was helpful! cap.👍👍⚓

[@TheVideovinnie]

Noticed that the VHF RG8x cable was looped several turns. That will radiate RF in the console and reduce the power at the antenna. Otherwise, the radar install was perfect!

[@OutOnTheReef]

The VHF installation they did that at the dealer I did not know that that is a problem so you recommend me to unloop it

[@s2ktommy1]

Nice boat and setup

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Tommy and thank you for watching my channel captain

[@hookednrolling2009]

Hey Capt I'm not sure I'm not a garmin tech but from side view it look to me like your beam angle in directed towards the downward angle. You might want to check into the wedge maybe should be turn around to get a little up angle thanks just saying that is what it looks like to me JT 🇺🇸🐟🎣🌴🛥⛱😃😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@OutOnTheReef]

I understand your recommendation but when you see the video when operates I have a Drone footage will show you that the Raider is level when the boat is in operation and when it's not it will be a little bit inclined down but that's what the manufacturer recommends to have on a boat like mine

[@hookednrolling2009]

Out On The Reef I got it now I believe that has bird function on my boat that would have to work find working birds find fish the only marlin I've ever had on and I did rookie mistake after he jump and I know better you know what it was ? Yep tighten the drag stupid stupid stupid I have a tld 25 w 40 lb mamoi high vis yell 700 yds 2100 ft don't don't don't touch drag once you have on fish you can chase him down down in Islamorada I cried live and learn but I knew already JT

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@hookednrolling2009 well Captain sorry to hear that that was a big loss but I'm glad you had the moment at least. And yes I believe it has the bird capability

[@lionhart2728]

the dog said I help you unless you give me some steak to eat😄

[@OutOnTheReef]

LOL I have to give the dog a treat after this LOL

[@gilb5710]

Can you see weather close by or only at a distance? Close by is 2-3 miles.

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes and as fat as 20 miles i have seen bad weather cap.

[@greggilbert9403]

Just saw bolt question below!

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol no worries thanks for watching cap.

[@shukry0115]

look very very cool.suit to you boat.lets try out on the sea captain.its gonna be awesome

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and yes for now I'm going to go to the lake and show you how it works in the lake this more object at the lake and then I'll try it at See

[@johnnygervais3499]

I found your Amazon link for the Bolts, What size bolts did u use ???

[@OutOnTheReef]

In the link i listed all the bolts that i used cap

[@Ceviche956]

Looking good!

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks cap.👍

[@eternitysshore]

I am thinking of doing the same install - is it necessary to create that ethernet end or was that just because you had too much wire and wanted to size it down?

[@OutOnTheReef]

You can keep the wire the reason I cut it is because I did not want to open a huge hole on the fiberglass but if you don't mind opening a big hole on the fire in the grass you don't have to cut the cable captain this wrap it up and put it somewhere hope this helps

[@eternitysshore]

@@OutOnTheReef Thanks for your quick reply! Makes sense. I will have a challenge with threading the wires through my tower and up to the helm.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@eternitysshore is a lot of work but you can do it cap👍

[@mariodebarros8519]

Captain, I noticed that you have the light and horn right behind the radar. Does that affect the functionality of the radar? The Garmin instructions say that you need 40" all around which I think is insane! All boats I have seen do not leave or have that space. My plan is to install it behind a searchlight but raised right above. It will have a VHF Antenna to the right, GPS Antenna to the left and the anchor light behind. I don't want to spend the $ if it will not work right but struggle to see all boats with even less space than mines and they do have the radar.

[@OutOnTheReef]

they don't affect the reading of the radar i even have the rod holders like 24 inches in the back and i dont see a problem with that cap. hope you have a great install this is a great navigation equipment⚓😉👍

[@mariodebarros8519]

@@OutOnTheReef Thank you! I have another dilemma with the install of the searchlight. Have you done any videos or how can I reach out with a question and a picture?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@mariodebarros8519 you can upload the picture to your KZbin channel and send me the link and I can look at it or a small video with the question captain

[@mariodebarros8519]

@@OutOnTheReef Hey! I just uploaded a video in two parts, so greatly appreciate your help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJLMioV8m6yFeLc

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@mariodebarros8519 thanks for the upload I seen a lot of boats with the search light in front of the radar even installed by the factory but the search light is small not huge, in your case i would install with stainless steel bolts or weld a aluminum plate and then install the radar but if you have a big bow rise i would recommend a wedge with the degree needed that would help the reception wile on the way cap. I hope the best for your install. And i place the link of the wedge i use in the description below if you need the same one👍👍⚓

[@ftlaud911]

Clean install!! I would run a bead of caulk around the base. Would have also run some on bottom of base around screw holes. Water seems to always find a way to get in. Great job though!! Looking forward to seeing it turned on.

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's an awesome idea Captain thank you

[@motolifealways]

I was thinking the same thing .

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@motolifealways yes that will be a good idea to do I can always go back and do that real quick thank you for the great suggestion to you both ,good looking out😉

[@motolifealways]

@@OutOnTheReef no problem captain, we would rather not see an episode of possible water damage coming from the top.

[@aljohnson8473]

Great Job !

[@OutOnTheReef]

thank you Al

[@JesusRodriguez-qj7fx]

you are a beast buddy

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Captain Saludos y buenas noche

[@Kinghunter182]

Hello I have question. I'm also planning to install same radar and garmin gps. Is there are any other accessories that I need to buy? Other than radar and gps unit.

[@OutOnTheReef]

the wedge helps level the radar wen on the way cap. ad longer bolts and i placed the links in the description below cap. hope it helps

[@Kinghunter182]

@@OutOnTheReef captain. Thank you. I just ordered my units. Now I will have 2nd eyes. 😀 Do you like it so far?

[@franktomlinson7090]

Dang good job!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks cap. For watching 👍

[@yarnelyahumari]

Hi captain, the gmr 18 HD is cheaper than gmr Fantom, do you know which one is the difference because I want to install that in my boat, thanks

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello cap. Great you ask well the difference is huge the warming up is seconds instead of a minute and the Doppler Effect shows you ware the otem is moving towers you or away feom you that goes the same for storms and another thing it reads closer then the gmr 18 and that os great for markers at night time , if you go with the Famtom you will always be happy you made that choice, is better if you can spend a little more and get the most advanced technology cap. Let me know later what you think and remember if you want to support my channel if you use my links for Amazon it dosent mater witch unit you purchase Amazon will give me a commission cap. And that will be very appreciated . If i can help in any other way cap jus ask 👍 navigate safe

[@yarnelyahumari]

Thanks , how can I donate to your chanel ?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@yarnelyahumari Just using the links I will get 5% from Amazon anytime you chop there captain and it's well appreciated and it doesn't cost you anything, You just have to use the links and they expire in 24 hours once you use them So then you have to hit them again if you want to also issue me a commission thank you so much captain And it don't have to be anything that I'm recommending it could be anything else👍⚓️🛥

[@OutOnTheReef]

@Yarnel Paz i saw lots of purchases in Amazon lately, if it was you thank you cap. For your support 👍👍⚓️🛥

[@ysvsny7]

Nice,neat job.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and thank you for watching my channel

[@johnnygervais3499]

QUESTION ??? Where did u get your bolts ??? My Garmin Fantom 50W came with much shorts bolts, Thanks

[@OutOnTheReef]

Use the ones i have in the link cap. They are longer

[@johnnygervais3499]

The link takes u to Amazon - where there are multiple sizes

[@johnnygervais3499]

If u could please give me the actual size, that would be Great !!! Thanks

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@johnnygervais3499 usually the ones that show up fist wen you hit the link without changing the size is that one cap. i made this video years ago so i dont remember of my head cap.

[@yanisvelcruz7929]

Buen video yo tengo uno igual pero todavía no se leer bien la información que me da

[@OutOnTheReef]

Sique practicando capita asy te familisiaras mas con la operacion del Radar ,saludos capitan

[@anthony_8122]

nice install mate :)

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Anthony appreciate your comment

[@colemant6845]

Curious ... What Model & Year is the Crooked Pilot House? I did not see it in your links.Thx

[@OutOnTheReef]

It's a crooked pilot house one of a kind only 1 built this way captain

[@colemant6845]

@@OutOnTheReef One of a Kind? WOW! Custom built for you... or By You?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@colemant6845 yes cap. Is a special Boat👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@colemant6845 check this video cap and tell me what you think please kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3zPn5hnqNibbc0

[@rolandfero9742]

How did you know to go with a 4 degree base plate than some other angle? Tight lines 😎

[@OutOnTheReef]

Because my boat rider inclined about that much once is on plane cap, and i placed the link in the discription below the wedge and radar ,if it helps and thanks for watching cap.

[@giannithestud1]

Hey what kind of boat is that? And how big is it?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Is a 21-foot crooked pilothouse boat the only one Built This Way

[@cristhiansaenz-botero8018]

Great video.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Christian👍⚓

[@thephenicies9999]

👍🏻 Looks good.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Cap