Sail Life - Garmin Fantom 18, GMI Wired Starter Pack 52, VHF antenna & LED nav lights
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- In this week's video, I finish rewiring the mast and install a Garmin Fantom 18 Radar, Garmin Wired Starter Pack 52, VHF antenna, and LED nav lights.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Products overview
01:56 Rewiring the mast
05:10 New coax cable
06:39 PL259 connector
07:57 VHF antenna
08:43 Garmin GMI Wired Starter Pack 52
09:54 gWind wind instrument
13:45 Garmin Fantom 18 radar
14:27 Scanstrut SC20 radar mount
17:22 Mounting the radar
19:50 AquaSignal LED light
20:50 Airmar DST810 Thru-hull transducer
24:38 Project status
25:39 Cya!
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You need to add a drip Loop to your VHF cable right underneath the antenna. Otherwise all the rainwater will come right down through the mast.
I don't think you could make a video thats too long..... Another fine video!
Thank you so much :)
@@SailLife Totally agree with here Brett. No video from Mads is too long. :D
Absolutely.. I wouldn't mind daily videos at this length 😅😅
“We want more (you are our slave now!)!!!”. I share the opinions up here as to how entertaining and interesting these videos are, BUT making a video is already insanely time-consuming. Let’s not overwork the “horse”.
Mads... The "Hi Guys!" Is just as important as the "See You!"
Yes!
I was distracted by the lack of “Hi Guys” in the first minute of this video.
For REAL!! Dude.
Huge disappointment that "hi guys" was missing. I was in shock! The rest of the video was fantastic. Excited out seeing the boat splash soon.
Don't forget Glorious Sanding Too.
I had to restart the vid. Thought I missed the beginning. Haha. Cheers Mads.
Hi Madds, the security lanyard is there to secure the radar to the mast when you are removing it from the mast bracket for service or maintenance so it doesn’t fall to the deck when at anchor or dock. Helps you free up your hands when on a bosuns chair.
Good point, I didn't think of that..
I too was yelling at the computer...don't leave that off. :-)
Exactly what I was going to say.
Hi Mads, one advice from my rigging specialist: usually rigging starts to corrode inside the bottom terminals, where you don't see it. rainwater comes inbetween the steel wire and the terminal. There is an easy way to prevent this: dip the terminal into molten hot wax (or molten candles), in such a way that the remaining air/space between steel wire and terminal is filled with wax. After taking it out, no rain/salt/water can come into this invisible place anymore, and your rigging will last a lot longer/you don't have to worry about rust in a place you can't check.
Mads. just to let you know , I totally appreciate the fact that not only are you doing an amazing job, but the fact that you are filming, editing, producing and doing all of this refit on your own is quite remarkable. I feel your pain and love your tenacity, it is rare in people these days. Top stuff. Cheers Ross
Frankly, Mads, I was a little shocked! I was fully expecting to see the rest of the video showing how to dissolve the corrosion off the inside of the mast and applying 2 coats of epoxy primer (sanded)! In case you were going to ask, I would have said it should be white to make it easier to see down the mast with a light. But seriously, your work is a beacon for all of us to follow!
What? Didn't start the video this week with "Hi guys!"?! The kids and I almost thought something was wrong when we didn't hear it. It's literally part of your UA-cam personality. Another great video!
Stroke of genius with that mast cable!
Mads' chill demeanor makes this big unruly project seem like a walk in the park - Amazing to think he's not just doing this epic refit mostly solo, but filming it all as well and having it ready every Sunday like clockwork! I'd have had a nervous breakdown by this point even without the filming/editing.
The level of detail you put into you how to dyi video's is amazing, thank you.
Triangular shaped screws - called “self-tapping screws” in the USA. That nylon cable pulling dohickey- is called “fish tape”, because not all fishing is done in the water. With the radio coax cable two things: first try to avoid soldering the center conductor in the vertical - if you gob on too much solder, there’s a chance the solder can pool in the connector and short out the shield to the center conductor. Tilt the connector downward a little and let the solder wick up into the connector - far less chance of shorting. Speaking of shorting - after you’re done mounting the PL-259, check for continuity between the sheid and center conductor. It should read as an ‘open’, or NO continuity. If there is continuity between the center conductor and the shield, this indicates a dead short, a connector install fail, and a future destroyed radio. Consider buying a small device called an “SWR” meter to measure the performance of the antenna/cable each time you transmit. Lastly AVOID sharp bends in the coax, which may adversely impact the performance of the coax. Cheers!
Is it just me or are there others who worry about what we are going to watch when he finally sails off?
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. Just watched your last video. And its become part of my monday. Always excited to see a new video.
Put cameras on the top of the mast. Good for vids and passing under bridges and security.
The “aerial” view ( eye in the sky ) is also good for navigating through the reefs and rocks in shallow water.
YES, and Mads loves electronic do-hickies!
Yes, a long video, but these interesting and informative videos can never be too long. But nevertheless, I do begin to experience a strange sense of unease and anxiety if too much time transpires without any sanding.
Mads, never worry about your videos being to long, the vast majority of us would watch a 20 minute or 2 hour video. Only downside is watching your video time flies by.
When I watch your video clips I get jealous and start contemplating quitting my job and start restoring an old boat full-time. It is such a pleasure to watch you !! Now I have to wait again for several days ...... Thank you very much for all the tips and details !
My Sunday in 30 degree Michigan is now complete. As always I enjoyed your demonstrations. Can’t wait for the mast to go up. Have a great week.
"That worked out as well as it could." he says gesturing with a freshly injured finger. The blood sacrifices needed for the completion of projects are freely given by the faithful. The excitement is building. The sweat and blood of your efforts will soon come to the water. Well done.
Mads, your videos are never too long. I did notice that you broke the cardinal rule for engineers and actually read the directions before starting installation of the equipment on your mast instead of in the middle. Tisk, Tisk. ;^) With only 240+ days left until Ava moves in, it is going to be a really, really busy winter. Don't forget that tasks will always exceed the allotted time line (Murphy's Law #12). Take care, stay well and have a great week ahead.
I'm certain I speak for almost all of us, 25 minutes is just right Mads!
Your videos will never be “way too long”. If anything a 45 minute or longer video every Sunday would be ok with me and I think everyone else would agree. Thank you very much for them no matter how long they are.
I agree with the last comment. I could watch your videos all night!
I was worried for a moment there wasn’t going to be any sanding...
Great video, and they are never long enough!. The speed log etc should be removed whenever the boat is stationary and for any length, i.e. more than a day. You'll be amazed at what will start living behind that paddle wheel! Make it easily accessible with a service hatch in the floor and we use silicone spray on the "O" rings every time. You were lucky getting the cables through, we were not! Think about forward and rearward facing cameras at the top of the mast, with IR illumination they are priceless when docking and other activities at night, including security, PLUS reefs and submerged object become very visible. You can never have enough LED deck lights either - some small units on the underside of the spreaders are very useful. One other thing, a horn/loud hailer is very, very useful for those foggy days, not everyone has AIS. Meticulous workmanship as always. Phew!
Less than two weeks in the water in Australia and the growth on the paddlewheel will stop it from turning.
There must be an infinitely small number of sailors that swap out the paddlewheel anywhere near as often as you suggest.
That bung and holesaw trick was inspired. It's so simple but makes perfect sense.
Trilobular threads - these are fasteners with a rounded, but slightly triangular thread profile. The recesses of a trilobular thread allow the target housing to cold-flow or creep around them, granting increased resistance to vibration. Trilobular threads have the added advantage of being highly effective in thread-cutting, but their irregular thread shape means that their vibration resistance will be greatly reduced with repeated use, making them more useful as a semi-permanent solution.
Yes, once again a very easy to follow video. So you are a software developer, that explains why you flowchart everything while the rest of us sit in a state of "Oh Glorious Jealousy". Thanks again, cheers n stay safe. ⛵
I cannot believe that I have been patiently awaiting each Sunday episode for over 6 years now. I do not own a boat, but have been watching you fix your boats for this long. I do not know what I will do on Sundays after you complete this project.. You have mad skills and I love watching you solve problems each week..
Mads, my heart is racing as you rapidly leave your miasma of drudgery. behind. Very Happy you are close to fulfilling your dreams! Your persistence and constancy in pursuit of the approaching grand finale is so deserving. When you sail away you will carry the memories of many of your followers with you. We are all in your debt. thanks for this wonderful journey.
Strip the insulation off the cable and twist the copper cores together, fold back on itself and then tape with insulation tape.. 😜
Your RF cable is fine as long as your radio has a built in SWR antenna tuner..think RF reflection, but I would also make sure the LED light you installed does not emit a lot of RF noise, LED lights are notorious noise generators on the AM radio frequencies...and with all electrical connections on a boat, think lightning and stray ground current...bonding grounds....I'm an electrical engineer and I have problems figuring it all out when there is no earth ground....great videos and your humor when dealing with problems is fantastic....would love to see the outtakes..thank you John
Mads,
Ham radio guy here.
Good to see you replacing the RG-58 with RG-8. RG-58 was common in the ‘80s, but it is very lossy at VHF freqs, only has a single braid shield and the PVC outer covering breaks down easily with age. RG-8 is a much better choice.
It looks like you might have taped the connectors at the mast head. Please consider using “Coax-Seal” (found on Amazon). It’s very good for sealing connections exposed to weather. Hams use it for coax connections on towers.
Cheers!
It'll be interesting to see how Athena's AIS compares to some of the other boats (with the better cable) 🙂Coax sealer looks very similar to the 3M mastic rubber tape I've used 🙂
Never skip the security lanyards Mads. Anything heavy enough to hurt you should be mounted AND secured if you mount it somewhere where it might come down onto human beings. Standard practice, since it is unlikely, but it HAPPENS that mounting systems fail. Also, this gives you some extra security during maintenance, since you can't just pull the mast only to service your radar. I mean, you CAN, but you really don't want to :D
"Hi guys! Welcome back to yet another fun DIY sailboat refit video here abord good old Athena!"
Awesome and do-hickey filled ... “see you”! 😄
In a good blow I noticed that the radar dome was gone on my friends boat , luckily we found it atop his bimini canvas top the lanyard had saved it from going overboard . Saved him a couple thousand $$$$..just saying lanyard saved the day .
Hi Mads - first of all great video and a huge respect and kudos your way for doing every little thing on the boat in a prestine way. That serves as a huge inspiration for all the small jobs on my boat. Being a dane i hope to be able to see you on the water IRL someday!
Hello... as an FCC General Licensed Ham Radio operator, the better the cable, the less signal loss before you transmit via your antenna. You have to balance the benefit versus cost, as the sky is the limit! The antenna’s efficiency is only as good as the connectors and cables installed. Good choice on the RG-8U cable! One thing I noticed, your cable installations should have a low dip so water won’t drip down the cables and into the feed through holes. Insulate all your coaxial connectors well with a flex-rubber wrap. If you want to go overly-spiffy with the antenna connectors, consider using silver connectors for even less signal loss. The less signal loss between your radio and your antenna, the better your VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio). You should test your VSWR before you transmit to make sure your cable isn’t pinched or damaged from installation. It’s cheap assurance to protect your radio. Respectfully, Timothy F. Maimone, KD6UYK (FCC licensed since 1993).
My Sunday is all good now that I get time to watch your video Mads!
Your video’s are never long enough
Finally a little bit of sanding again!
Getting excited!
Well done looking forward to the nav station build
I actually enjoyed the longer video thank you.
Woww, splashdown in 2 weeks, amazing! Good luck!👌
Just bloody marvellous content Mads, super entertainment. I'm so excited for you!!!
Good for you. So exciting.
I never miss one video. nice work
I always look forward to your videos. Thanks you for sharing!
Great video as always. Enjoyed the rewiring of the mast. I’ve never been as lucky snaking wires.
Excellent episode. Really good 👍
Splendiferous fishing expedition.👍😀⛵️
When you finally get out there, don't forget to look up from all your gadgets and enjoy the view.
Amazing as always ! I've been waiting all the week for this video ! Every Weekend i cannot wait to see your next video, it's a ritual for me.
Very excited to see the list shrinking.
You can never make a video too long. Your progress is fun to watch!
Glorious o glorious wiring!
Riveting, thanks Mads!
a lovely nautical word for that additional bit of string to assist in pulling future wires...a "messenger"..
thanks for taking us along on your journey...
The cable doo-hickey was brilliant!!
Great progress. Keep up the hard work.
I like the longer videos! Thanks for sharing.
Great video and not ever too long Mads.. that to do board is emptying nicely 🙂
Great work Mads!!!!
Allthough you spoke fast enough, the video got long. I loved it. Not so many details ( for first time), but i hope you can tell more (much more) at some other time. Great video.
Another great video Mads
Back on top form Mads; excellent video, thank you.
Nice episode!!
Great video as always! well done Mads!
You are such a hard worker.
Madds, I'm starting to get excited. Can't imagine how good you must feel to have her so close to a splash!
I for one welcome our new longer video sharing Mads... As always sir, a good job!
Super interesting video, thank you! The 26 minutes feel like only 5 as you explain us awesome stuff. This must be called the chill factor of amusement iso temperature and wind. ; D
Another excellent vid....thank you.
While the electronics are fun, I also enjoy having an old school windex on the top of my mast.
Great fim as ever and so good to see splash down is near!! that will be an incredible moment for you. I would install the Radar, wind instrument and other items now - easier than from a bosun's chair with no risk of dropping them the height of the mast and any experienced mast crane operators is used to looking after these items when moving the mast.
Love the longer videos
Awesome video as always Mads. It was cool having a longer video than normal. You are going to be the TECH king of the seas with all those spiffy units mounted! looking forward to seeing Athena back in the water once again/
Just amazing!
Neat. Cheers Mass.
Great viewing as always. Suggest that you put in the transducer plug now to prevent forgetting that little detail before you splash.
Excellent as always, Good luck
The Radar safety wire is there in case of repairs , so you can safely unscrew it while working on it , advise install it.
Thanks Mads; another great video. Good to see you used a decent quality coaxial connector on that new spiffy cable. Looking forward to seeing the electronics episodes and your take on things like batteries, inverters, MPPTs, chartplotters, auto-pilots ... gonna be great!!
YOu sir are a shinning example of patience and ingenuity. Really, I think that the way you are doing your boat is an excellent example of how it should be done. Thank you
This was a great video. Looking forward to splashing.
This guys good! He reads the instruction manual.
Congratulations on going with the wired option of the wind transducer. Friends tried the wireless option and spent days trying to get it to connect, finally decided that their mast was too tall and had to remove the wireless unit, pull the rj45 with the mast up and install the wired transducer.
It is electronics and thus subject to OBF's you probably do want to benchtest the gear, I had to climb the mast and replace a brand new radome that would not talk to the MFD. I tested the replacement to make sure it worked before I climbed the mast to install it.
Not long now - splashing is such a milestone!
Riveting tip: Not sure if you are doing this but if you are confronted with a combination of the upper torque limit of a hand squeeze rivet gun and the outer limit of your hand grip size ..... you can lift the rivet gun a little higher off the mandrel face (2-3mm) at the start, this allows the rivet gun to start gripping with zero force for the first little bit and you can close the handle up to a more managable distance to allow you to get a better grip ..... hope that makes sense ..... or just buy a concertina style rivet gun. And dont forget to punch out the center of the rivet stem. Cheers Mads, lov'n your work.
Your a good lad
Fantastic job my friend
Respect
Ahhhh I got my weekly Sail Life (Mads) fix...carry on y'all!
Another fantastic episode. If it wasn't for this channel nothing would be getting done on my own boat. Dont worry about the videos being too long!
Your English is excellent. For the screw which cuts its own thread, it's called a "self tapping screw" or "self tapper". It's from "Tap and Die" - the tap is the tool to cut an internal thread (male) and the die is the female equivalent. I feel like I've added 0.000000000001% to the project :)
I used to race sailboats and we would pull our speed transducer every time we were done racing. I actually got into the habit of pulling the transducer on my cruising sailboat until it was needed to reduce the amount of growth on the transducer.
Good antenna choice, mine really performs
A festival of spiffiness! Fabulous stuff. The screws that cut their own threads are called 'self-tapping' in the UK. Looking forwards to the next episode.
Thank you! That's a perfect name for them (the screws) :D
same in canada lol
Selvskærende skruer i Danmark ;0)
Tri-lobe screw
@@davidbrown8365 isn' t that a 3 lobed head shape ?
Hi , another full on video full of tricks for every one , you can always learn some thing in life and yes you provide a lot of practical adventures .Keep it up Mads were all routing for you .
Your content is always entertaining and I could really use a daily dose ..
I really sensed real excitement in this one. Happy for you. Ava please please find things for him to change, we are going to miss all this DYI, uh have some of us addicted.