Starlink Internet for Boats - Why New Coverage & Service Plans Make it a Good Upgrade for Boaters

[@MyBoatLife]

Starlink New Low Price - $349 for standard kit (reg $499, now $349): www.pntrac.com/t/8-12608-342566-233467?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westmarine.com%2Fstarlink-standard-kit-20988945.html Starlink also has the new Starlink Mini - slightly smaller & with integrated WiFi (no additional router): www.pjatr.com/t/8-12608-342566-233467?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westmarine.com%2Fstarlink-mini-kit-21194634.html (we make a small commission from our partner West Marine if you purchase the kit through these links 😊)

[@cspmsmc]

Thank you very much. That was a fantastic well done video.

[@MyBoatLife]

Thanks appreciate that! Doing a follow up video soon too 😊

[@youngypaul]

Sailing from Darwin in Northern Australia around the East Coast to Melbourne, I will mostly be within 30nm of the mainland, but would it work if I was say 50nm offshore? Remote areas of Northern Australia included. Starlink coverage map says the entire continent of Australia says it has coverage. Slow data would be okay. Boat plan too pricey for a cruiser like me. Roam package?

[@MyBoatLife]

Sounds amazing! You can see standard kit, but if you are that far offshore the Roam plan may not work for you - it says 15nm offshore and there are restrictions on how long you can use it offshore. So you would need the Boats plan for in motion & offshore use. Bit more expensive but according to their maps there appears to be coverage around Australia. I suppose you could *try the Roam & then upgrade if needed? Definitely read fine print in service plan faqs. Good luck - amazing adventure ahead!!

[@S9FE-mj1kz]

Can i use the standard antenna for maritime plans?i work on cargo ships 1000s of nm away from nearest land​.whats your opinion of me buying this?@@MyBoatLife

[@MyBoatLife]

you should be able to use the standard kit unless you need "mission critical connectivity" then they recommend the high performance kit (much more $) that is meant for larger ships/yachts. either way you'll definitely need the Boats service plan for in-motion & ocean use.

[@fvRodRunner]

@@MyBoatLife 15nm is still under cell high speed network. Bummer they don't have a good offshore plan for recreation

[@jonkinsey2307]

If you have 5G coverage at the marina, try the T-Mobile or even Verizon whole home wifi towers. Just need 120vac outlet and you have wifi all over the boat and dock area. It moved with you but coverage will depend on the 5G map. 2 years with it at the dock and I work, stream, and use it for my Fire Tvs on the boat and its great. Turn it off in the winter. $50 month, unlimited.

[@MyBoatLife]

Unfortunately we have Verizon but definitely don’t get 5G at our marina or almost everywhere we boat - coverage seems to be spotty at best- sounds like both that & starlink are $50/month.

[@YesHawaiiAdventures]

Verizon is horrible in my area

[@MyBoatLife]

@@YesHawaiiAdventures same!

[@YesHawaiiAdventures]

I wanted to know if you think the Starlink Mini would work for my boat. Its a Parker 2820 XLD and i fish and camp around the islands of Hawaii.

[@MyBoatLife]

I think the mini is a good option - you don’t need to install it & there’s no extra router - WiFi is integrated so it’s more compact. There should be coverage around Hawaii - not too many areas without coverage. There’s a link to the mini in my description too 😊

[@MyBoatLife]

here's the link to the Mini on West Marine - if you do end up buying it we make a small commission :) www.pntra.com/t/8-12608-342566-233467?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westmarine.com%2Fstarlink-mini-kit-21194634.html

[@garyiannone8925]

It appears that the new plans they are introducing now on their website say that we would need the boat priority plan in order to have coverage and use it while in motion on the water even within coastal waters. In fact, they say you will only have stationary use while at a marina. So, I'm understanding that if we are moving at all in the water, we need the boat priority plan unless we only want to use it while stationary at a marina. I'm just learning so I could be wrong.

[@MyBoatLife]

Actually if you go to the FAQ page for Roam ($50/mo plan) it says: *In-motion use up to 100 Mph / 160 Kph *Coastal coverage (up to 12 nautical miles off the coast) in territorial waters where Starlink provides active coverage around the world for up to 5 consecutive days at a time and a total of 60 days over the course of a year most boaters are close to land/coastal so the Boat plan does not seem necessary unless you are using it constantly in motion or further off shore

[@jetlag4754]

Good info, thanks! Just curious which charts you use with your Garmin? I am trying to upgrade to Navionics+ on my Garmin 1243xsv.

[@MyBoatLife]

Thanks for watching! we actually have a very old raymarine - on our list for upgrade

[@jetlag4754]

@@MyBoatLife I saw Garmin on your radar and assumed you were all Garmin. I upgraded to all Garmin with radar, chartplotter, VHF and Fusion stereo. Love it!

[@tlteal]

Hence why I now have starlink along with 4/6G hotspot.

[@MyBoatLife]

awesome!! changed a lot in the last year

[@tlteal]

@@MyBoatLife just used it this past weekend while anchored out. Saw around 200mb while anchored at Fairlee creek LOL

[@christopherozolins4724]

how was installation ?any cables to run into cabin or all wireless ?im about to install new sat tv antenna which I've had on last boat this looks interesting for my 370

[@MyBoatLife]

we haven’t installed it yet ourselves but I’ve seen several boats that look like they run the cable from radar into their cabin & have it permanently mounted

[@christopherozolins4724]

great keep us updated with your progress and enjoy the rest that fall boating has to offer us !next season TV will be playing on something !

[@MyBoatLife]

@@christopherozolins4724 thanks you too and good luck with your project! 📺😊

[@LobsterFishingAdventures]

thinking hard on getting this for my lobster boat but roam will not cut it for me i guess

[@MyBoatLife]

depends how far offshore you plan to use it which service plan you’ll need, but there is one that costs a bit more for more offshore cruising

[@colehankins]

You are so cute

[@MyBoatLife]

gee thanks 😊