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Post by Charlie-Bravo on Dec 24, 2022 9:29:57 GMT
And of course you also display the ‘Yacht master instructor aboard’ day shape when motor sailing
I use the ball, and have two on board in case I become a floating hazard, but am keeping the cone safe and dry 😀
CB
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Post by Zanshin on Dec 24, 2022 11:27:44 GMT
Check out svrenaissance.com/ for a full report on Starlink and how we use two units for seamless remote work in super remote anchorages. That's an excellent set of articles, thanks! I've been pondering drilling a hole in the antenna as suggested and disable the motors. I haven't been experiencing any video call outages despite the boat swinging the typical 60 degrees or so in the wind, but wouldn't mind saving some power by going to my own 48V POE system and to a router that doesn't require 220V power. But right now I always have the big inverter running when I use the computer, which is the only time I feel the need for internet connectivity. But with a pure DC solution to antenna and router I could leave it up and running all the time. Which would be good for guests and their ubiquitous smartphones.
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Post by Don Reaves on Dec 24, 2022 13:04:41 GMT
And of course you also display the ‘Yacht master instructor aboard’ day shape when motor sailing I use the ball, and have two on board in case I become a floating hazard, but am keeping the cone safe and dry 😀 CB I have both shapes aboard, but don't use them any longer. Since the SO35 is not at least 12 meters long, it isn't required.
Nothing wrong with being extra safe, of course.
Don
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Post by Charlie-Bravo on Dec 24, 2022 16:21:32 GMT
Every day an education, thanks Don.
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Post by Zanshin on Dec 24, 2022 16:56:44 GMT
Don Reaves - The international Colregs actually state: Which means that if you are in anchorage, nominally you'd be required to display the shape. But I believe the U.S. rules differ somewhat. p.s. I justed realized that we're getting to a severe thread drift here. The only connection to the original post is that I'm using the Starlink RV system to read and reply
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Post by Don Reaves on Dec 24, 2022 18:20:04 GMT
Don Reaves - The international Colregs actually state: Which means that if you are in anchorage, nominally you'd be required to display the shape. But I believe the U.S. rules differ somewhat. p.s. I justed realized that we're getting to a severe thread drift here. The only connection to the original post is that I'm using the Starlink RV system to read and reply Sorry about the thread drift. You are right about the fact that 12 m applies to US inland navigation rules. I stand corrected.
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Post by loredo on Jun 6, 2023 7:06:43 GMT
Hi Zanshin,
I would be interested to hear about your experience thus far with the Starlink. Stuff like speed, drop outs, connection time, in all how's it working for you? I'm tinkering with the idea to install it on the boat, can't make up my mind. Thanks.
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Post by Zanshin on Jun 6, 2023 10:30:53 GMT
I'm anchored in the shadow of Pain de Sucre in the Iles des Saintes (Guadeloupe) right now and am using the StarlinkRV all day, every day, for work and play.
I haven't modified the antenna or router at all. I've moved Dishy McFlatface to the aft section of my bimini so that I can use it while sailing.
There are very few outages, even less since I've move the antenna. I still get great speed. And I haven't changed my plan to the new "marine plan" - I'm waiting to be forced to change. That is difference of about $100 per month plus a limit on how much data I can transfer while underway or in islands that aren't part of the system (e.g. Antigua and Dominica).
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Post by loredo on Jun 8, 2023 7:15:52 GMT
Thanks Zanshin! More food for thought for me... the reviews for the mobile version I've seen are very mixed. I guess it's time to pull the trigger and find out by myself. I'd only consider a fixed installation fed by DC directly though. At the same time, the season is opening finally and I really don't know if I want to do more boat work right now. Hmmmm...
Thanks again.
Loredo
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Post by Zanshin on Jun 8, 2023 11:02:24 GMT
I haven't seen any mixed reviews of the Starlink RV technology when it comes to signal acquisition and speed. Just complaints about the power draw (and the disabling-motor-mod) and the pricing models.
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Post by loredo on Jun 9, 2023 7:51:35 GMT
The not so positive reports I've seen come mostly from the RV camp. Some say all is golden, others not so much. Long start up times, frequent drop outs, low speeds... Now, most of these reports come from the USA where there are a lot of starlink customers. That might have to do with it. The couple people I know with a Starlink here in Europe say that they've zero problems. Thus my enquiry, where lies the truth? Sooner or later I'll find out on my own.
Thanks,
Loredo
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Post by Zanshin on Jun 9, 2023 10:20:27 GMT
I seem to have a lot fewer dropouts in the past month or so; they aren't noticeable in normal operations and sometimes in a video conference I'll get a 1-2 seconds blur or freeze. What is very noticeable are speed differences when cruise ships are in town or close by. They suck up all the available bandwidth!
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Post by Zanshin on Jun 11, 2023 18:35:23 GMT
I'm now halfway between Dominica and Martinique, in 30 knots with 3 reefs in both sails and doing between 7 and 10 (depending upon the wave). And I've got Starlink running and got bored steering, so went below to check out the news and forums on the internet.
Like I've said before, Starlink is a game-changer when it comes to connectivity.
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