EP225. Starlink VS Radar - how to void ALL the warranties.
Added 2025-08-09 16:19:31 +0000 UTCIn which I mount a Starlink dish on top of a radar (against everybody’s advice), we sail off the anchor and all the way to Gabriola, and Tally Ho gets new hatch covers made by our friend Simon.
Simon’s YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/@findingsimon
Maya and Aldino’s YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/@SailingMagicCarpet
Barry’s YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/@SailorBarry
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Music;
Coyote Hearing - Walk the Dog
https://soundcloud.com/coyote-hearing
Tracktribe - I Have a Reservation
Nathan Moore - Dance of the Fireflies
Audionautix - Tennessee Hayride
Comments
finally i figured out why this video bothered me. the plywood is cut square, but mounted in a round dome. like pounding a square peg in a round hole! i’m sure it will be fine, but think of the aesthetics! Please know i’m just joking.
Michael Sporer
2025-09-01 21:42:30 +0000 UTCI enjoyed your video. I hope you are going to use personal locator electronics while offshore in case someone goes overboard unexpectedly. Your life and health is worth the cost and effort to use them.
Kevin Powell Zawerucha
2025-08-13 02:30:21 +0000 UTCI had the same thought. The Radar cover will be under forces from wind that it was not designed for. As it is I think I would attach a leash so when it comes loose it wont go overboard.
Kevin Powell Zawerucha
2025-08-13 02:28:59 +0000 UTCThe radar cover is only secured with small screws just enough to keep it on. There are very few forces on the cover in normal situations. But the plywood, bolts glue, the mounting bracket and the receiver add a new set of loads which in extreme conditions could pull the cover loose or off completely. I suggest adding something to strengthen the attachment of the cover to the radar support.
Andrew Bush
2025-08-12 14:30:21 +0000 UTCThere was a post about cellphones and other devices being searched! If that is the case upload any personnel data of concern to a service and then wipe your phone of such data Always power down when you are in customs and disable biometrics like face detection! The laptop is another thing I never carry one so others will know more!, I also recommend a satellite phone with no personal data as the phone of record they are also a good safety provision!
Peter Kelly
2025-08-11 19:55:15 +0000 UTCLeo, for your safety and those traveling near you, please turn on your AIS. It’s so much easier to hail another vessel if needed. Vessels around you will appreciate it! Thank you!
Holly Ulfers
2025-08-11 17:02:46 +0000 UTCJust musing...I think the plywood should be on the outside and be raised a bit and on it's own platform. But since you've glued it in place, you might need a new top for the radar. ($$$$) Just a bit concerned about interfering signals between the two units. Are the two units digitally self-correcting to maintain a level horizon? Maybe mounting the top unit on the other side of the mast....
Lee Aufdemkampe
2025-08-11 02:25:41 +0000 UTCGood on yah both for all the sail handling - a lot of work on a gaft rigger
David Frid
2025-08-11 01:47:00 +0000 UTC
