"Just Another Day in Paradise" ~Part 6~ RayMarine Autopilot Replacement, in St Martin, Caribbean

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @tonyrhoton6613
    @tonyrhoton6613 Год назад

    Watching old vids over but ur vid never get old tks.

  • @njsarn
    @njsarn 2 года назад

    Thanks much for doing a great DIY cut to the core tasks video for us all. Still relevant in 2022. BR, Nat S.

  • @bensteel3944
    @bensteel3944 9 лет назад +3

    There is always maintenance to do on boats and video's like this are not only awesome but really helpful for other yacht owners .. great video Rick

  • @whizs
    @whizs 4 года назад

    Budget Marine does it . Wow you such great Guys

  • @scotthert2155
    @scotthert2155 9 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing! Excellent description of what's involved with changing electronics. The weather looks fabulous in St Martin this time of year. Take Care.

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +Scott Hert Thanks Scott, glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for your comment! :)

  • @captnrickealy4029
    @captnrickealy4029 6 лет назад

    Great job Rick..... Great video... Capt’n Rick, retired, Mississippi, USVI, BVI

  • @sreterzot2081
    @sreterzot2081 9 лет назад

    well done ! Great work and good learning for me. And Lucky seems to be satisfy with the steering test, too.

  • @WeBeYachting
    @WeBeYachting 9 лет назад +1

    Thumbs up, Enjoy your time in Canada,, it's windy here..

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +Capt Eric “WeBeYachting” Bergeron I'd take the wind anyday... it's COLD here! Lol

    • @WeBeYachting
      @WeBeYachting 9 лет назад +1

      Enjoy your time with Family, on a positive note beer doesn't get warm as fast as it does here in Canada!

  • @msnpassjan2004
    @msnpassjan2004 9 лет назад +2

    Excellent tutorial - Thanks Rick !

  • @kenaipcahelp5153
    @kenaipcahelp5153 8 лет назад +1

    Excellent explanation of Electronics upgrade, beats the heck out of Raymarine web site. Additional details were very informatory. tks

  • @janholst
    @janholst 9 лет назад +1

    Great vid Rick. You really know how to explain things. Raymarine couldn't ask for a better agent than you. Let's have a thorough review when you have tested the equipment. I think in general equipment and technical solutions on different boats could be interesting to many boat interested viewers. And...I personally look forward to see if you get some interviews with other cruisers regarding how they made it possible to go full time cruising.

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +Jan Holst All coming Jan, so thanks for sticking around and continuing to watch the videos.. look forward to your comments anytime! :)

    • @dianaofburlington5172
      @dianaofburlington5172 9 лет назад

      +Jan Holst Good point, Jan. And a good thing that Raymarine's become the leader in marine electronics, because their plug-and-play stuff has really helped many people.

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 8 лет назад +1

    Very Informative!! Nice cool approach!!!

  • @GoofieNewfie69
    @GoofieNewfie69 8 лет назад +1

    If you have a gas dive compressor, you can mount an alternator or genny on it's frame. Remove belt from compressor and put on alt/gen. One engine serves two purposes. Beats have to run main to charge batteries.

  • @jeffmede24
    @jeffmede24 9 лет назад

    Really really clear videos. Definitely will be referencing these when needed Thank You!!!

  • @gileshammond
    @gileshammond 2 года назад

    Great info, have this exact job to do next week. I thought the EV-1 was supposed to be installed on the centreline of the boat though?

  • @gardencity3558
    @gardencity3558 7 лет назад

    Awesome upgrade and video! although we all like the bikini clad maiden sailing videos on RUclips the technical vids like this one are also very usefull and enjoyable..

  • @Trukerinfulleffect
    @Trukerinfulleffect 9 лет назад

    Cool vid ,thanx for posting

  • @cmm170526
    @cmm170526 9 лет назад

    Great video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @offplanetevent
    @offplanetevent 9 лет назад

    Nice install/ upgrade . Did I see some steering linkage making contact with the fiberglass at 15:56 ?

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +offplanetevent No that isn't fiberglass, it is just one of my oversized storm fenders in storage under the cockpit now that storm season is over! :)

    • @offplanetevent
      @offplanetevent 9 лет назад

      +Rick Moore ~ok , Im happy about it now.

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +offplanetevent glad to hear! :)

  • @dianaofburlington5172
    @dianaofburlington5172 9 лет назад

    At about 9.25 Rick starts mentioning StarBoard and I'm about to complain because anyone who's had to rely upon it knows that Starboard is the worst for making watertight covers, etc. No bedding compounds or caulks stick to it and it yellows and grows more brittle with age.
    Then see how Rick redeems himself by routing a gasket groove in the bottom-- about the only way the Starboard can be used responsibly in this application. Well-done, Rick.

  • @JohnnyBirdUruguay
    @JohnnyBirdUruguay 4 года назад

    Great info thanks
    Cheers from 🇺🇾👍

  • @DogeToshiBakaMoto
    @DogeToshiBakaMoto 9 лет назад +1

    Awesome fabrication xD life saver

  • @captnrickealy4029
    @captnrickealy4029 6 лет назад

    Hey Rick... do you think that Micheal Beans will recover his boat in the BVI???

  • @mercedesborges9650
    @mercedesborges9650 9 лет назад +1

    Hi Rick , how much the parrot african ????

  • @srok62
    @srok62 9 лет назад

    Safety glasses Rick!
    Was always concerned about daisy chaining gauges together, makes it a bit more challenging when (if) you're trying to diagnose a problem with instrumentation or a sensor at sea.
    Your thoughts?

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +srok62 if they are daisy chained makes it fairly simple... if they are all out, then it is a problem at the source of the chain.. if functionality stops mid-chain then there is a problem with one specific cable linking the chain.. just have to look there.

    • @srok62
      @srok62 9 лет назад

      Hmm, carry spare cable(s) maybe?

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад +1

      +srok62 Always... if you live on a boat you have to carry spare everything! :)

  • @asurf3431
    @asurf3431 9 лет назад

    Great videos. If you don't mind I have a question for you. I see a number of full time cruisers who do not use a wind vane steering system. Is there a reason for not having a non electric system?

  • @steadmanuhlich6734
    @steadmanuhlich6734 8 лет назад +2

    Good video.

  • @whyistherumgonewrightstory8384
    @whyistherumgonewrightstory8384 4 года назад

    Looking at the ray marine lineup

  • @insaynbcr
    @insaynbcr 9 лет назад

    Hey Rick, nice job on the install. Very cool set of upgrades. Any thoughts on using silicon dielectric grease on all electrical connections regardless of the o-ring seals on the connectors? I have found that using the dielectric grease on all my electrical connections that see salt spray are in like new condition with zero corrosion after 7 years of use. Cheap insurance.
    Also looks like its time to polish the compass globe, it looks to be getting a tad cloudy.

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +insaynbcr yes, I have found similar solution in spraying everything with Corrosion-X... it is excellent and will leave a residual coating on everything to resist even salt air intrusion, without affecting conductivity of the connections. And yes, the compass globes need polishing every 6 months or so, especially when we've been sailing extensively and they see more sun! :)

  • @danielculbert254
    @danielculbert254 5 лет назад

    Does the new system have a rudder position sensor and does the old one work the the new raymarine auto pilot?

  • @brianmowers307
    @brianmowers307 9 лет назад +1

    Great vid, Rick! Considering that electronics and nav. equipment are always changing, wouldn't it be nice if the boat mfrs. used replaceable panels around the pilot stations? I'm guessing they could do it for

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +Brian Mowers would be great but likely hard to implement since every installation is different... they make custom pods for the gauges but not sure about panels

    • @dianaofburlington5172
      @dianaofburlington5172 9 лет назад

      +Brian Mowers - I like the idea very much! The usual location for such panels could be made to accommodate a variety of sizes, about like Sophisticated Lady's side pedestal/perch there, and have these able to be removed/modified/exchanged as necessary. Further the gauge manufacturers could settle on something like a 100-mm hole-- rarely is that inadequate for just about any single-function or small-scree multifunction instrument.
      The point about the pods is valid; but the mounting-on-the-flat application still exists, such as in the aft end of the cabin trunk, for example. It's time the electronics manufacturers each realized he's not the only one in the business!
      Thanks, as ever, for the fabulous informational series, Rick! The 'Just Another Day' sequence has been riveting.

  • @keymaster2108
    @keymaster2108 6 лет назад

    What was wrong with the old auto pilot ?

  • @gerrypearce2741
    @gerrypearce2741 9 лет назад

    Rick have you been able to test the new AP while sailing? I have the same 300 unit as your old one. Does the new evolution do a better job when the wind is up?

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +gerry pearce I have been testing it extensively and the difference in performance and accuracy is like night and day... BIG difference, and VERY happy with it so far! :)

  • @GoofieNewfie69
    @GoofieNewfie69 8 лет назад +1

    nice easy hook ups, just like usb connectors, only for marine use

  • @svtimechaser6473
    @svtimechaser6473 8 лет назад

    Hey Rick: I have a Raytheon ST 6000+ autopilot, a ST80 Masterview, a ST 80 wind and a secondary ST 80 masterview autohelm. This looks like a pretty good replacement system. Just curious did you buy it as a package and receive any kind of discount off of it or piece by piece just curious what was the total damage if you don't mind me asking? And have you been satisfied with it after the learning curve of a new electronics?!?! I also have a pretty new Ray Marine chart plotter which looks like I could use this system that you have purchased in conjunction with that chart plotter as a head unit.

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  8 лет назад +1

      +Mike Ridderhoff I had similar system to yours but with ST50 instruments.. the new system has performed flawlessly for over a year now and is much more accurate and stable than previous system. I have also just purchased the Raymarine a98 chartplotter that will become the head of the system and even allow functionality and control of system available through apps on iPad or iPhone with wifi onboard

    • @TheMogjo
      @TheMogjo 7 лет назад

      I have seen so many sailors upset, pissed really in the last year at Raymarine, do you still suggest them? I have heard their autopilots are horrible and not upgrading at all.

  • @offplanetevent
    @offplanetevent 9 лет назад

    I watched again, yes , I did see the autopilot linkage making contact with the fiberglass. I saw your new mount connection there. it's too thick , why not make a thinner plate out of stainless?

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +offplanetevent The starboard needs to be at least 1/2" thick otherwise the linear actuator will rub against the quadrant... the piece you see is not fiberglass, it is just a rubber fender that is in storage under the rudder quadrant

    • @offplanetevent
      @offplanetevent 9 лет назад

      +Rick Moore ~ ok, I get it now. I didn't know it was a fender. nice custom mount. it looks like it will give you many years of service.

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +offplanetevent hopefully, but will keep an eye on it and see how it holds up compared to the hardwood one that lasted 7 years. :)

    • @dianaofburlington5172
      @dianaofburlington5172 9 лет назад

      +Rick Moore This is actually a valid application for StarBoard in that any inadvertent contact or binding will gradually wear it to where it should be. So long as mounting holes don't elongate, the plastic is perfectly adequate in this role. So-- good choice.

  • @TheKookyKonure
    @TheKookyKonure 8 лет назад

    i need to travel more...

  • @Payara222
    @Payara222 8 лет назад

    The key to using RM's EV AP is to have RM instruments. WInd instruments for example from another company will not interface with the RM AP. Even with the special Seatalkng to N2K cable. I'm speaking from experience. This regardless of RM's claiming to be N2K compatible. What I found is the P70 control will tell you it "sees" the other instruments but will not receive the data packets successfully when in use. Very frustrating. So in general, if you're not planning on replacing all instruments with RM, don't get this AP.

  • @_Willem_
    @_Willem_ 8 лет назад

    Did he used the word ..> Starboard < wrongly a few times in a row ? or is it my bad english ??
    He said I took this piece of simple starboard ( at 9.34 ) and a few times again.using starboard.wrongly.

    • @LazyJacques
      @LazyJacques 8 лет назад +1

      It's the brand name of the white polymer material he uses as a mount for the instruments. It is a type of plastic marine timber, used instead of wood on modern boats. It is manufactured under this brand by King Plastic Corporation.

  • @cyclingwithkiwi3956
    @cyclingwithkiwi3956 9 лет назад

    and a big HOHOHOHO too you and all the guys have a good one

  • @martinslateroofingglencove5369
    @martinslateroofingglencove5369 8 лет назад

    is it me or is rick moore the smarted man on earth///////////////////////////

  • @daverjax
    @daverjax 9 лет назад +1

    All installation work supervised by 1st Mate Lucky..................LOL

  • @aquaticthumb5193
    @aquaticthumb5193 7 лет назад

    7;30 in the boat "fell and everything floted up " In third grade they taught us Isaacs Newton descovered things all fall at the same rate . I call BS.

  • @andremarais2706
    @andremarais2706 8 лет назад +1

    Very cool series. But the infomercial music, nah Dude

    • @jasharkey2
      @jasharkey2 8 лет назад

      For real, change the music for every episode!

  • @mathieutallard6328
    @mathieutallard6328 9 лет назад

    I think driving kon tiki was simple

    • @SailingSophisticatedLady
      @SailingSophisticatedLady  9 лет назад

      +Mathieu Tallard kon tiki is your boat?

    • @mathieutallard6328
      @mathieutallard6328 9 лет назад

      +Rick Moore No, i read the story of the guy who tried to prouve something about ancient ways. Me, i went , as a passager, to Corn islands, on a speed boat to go and a fishing boat to come back and it was anough. Not my thing.
      Looking at nice sceneries , pictures, is fun. I find people travelling on sea quite brave. Doing paramotor for me is anough . Scare of the ocean. And being in the middle of nowhere, with risk of storm or any problems. Bravo but not for me .Ground, air ok. Water no

  • @johnhetherington8830
    @johnhetherington8830 9 лет назад

    how much was all that shit?

  • @andremarais2706
    @andremarais2706 7 лет назад

    Nice channel. Nice vid. Shitty electronics.