Hi guys! We should have been clearer and given better info (pardon the amateurish character of this giveaway, we’ve never done that before). You are super welcome to send your participation to ryanandsophieonaboat@gmail.com until Monday the 15th of October, at which point we will put all the names in a hat a draw one. The AIS we give away is a Raymarine AIS250 receiver only, and we’ll send the AIS250 box, compatible with NMEA1083 (so no cables). Let us know in your e-mail if that works for you!
Hey Sophie, your enthusiasm for that "local elctrician" (LOL), was absolutely wonderful & infectious! What an outfit they are - truly fabulous attention to their customers' needs. I love your videos xx
Thanks for the always informative and humorous video (just catching up on them now). And what a wonderful person to have gifted you the AIS transponder. When there is so much negativity around us, this goes a long way to restoring one’s faith in humanity.
Very cool that you figured it out and that the finals in your VHF radio didn't mind the serious mismatch of that TV antenna. And my oh my what a boat yard with amazing accommodations! And to the viewer that gifted you with the new AIS...kudos and good karma to you!!! PEACE OUT!.
Noooooooooooo!!!! I was so confused what your comment was about, it took me three clicks on the 1:03 to understand.... 😭😭😭 I gave this comment both a heart and a thumb up. Glad you are here to keep this channel straight :p /Sophie
I love that music (with out the crazy lyrics), it is really a cruiser's tune. And the tracking down the problem that no one would expect. Well done to both of you.
Thanks for this tech update, l’ll be fitting out a boat with electronics in 12 months so looking to learn as much as l can. Also love that you allow your personalities to shine in the videos.
Wow!! I have to respond to your beautiful episodes. Very proff. the - best I have seen on youtube! So you are in LAGOS ! - my favorite Algarve town. We plan to buy a vacation home there - and have a Oceanis 37 in the harbour- when retiring ( in a couple of years ;) ) We normally sail two weeks in Croatia each summer - and this video suddenly brought me back to the " summer "Medd, - we miss it. I´m a Dane living in Göteborg, and I have been following your journey for some time and enjoyed it immensly!! Okay enough for now - enjoy your journey!! "Fly safe"
I like your style, Sophie is a hoot and Ryan's the reserved smartypants. Great to see you grow you sea legs and enjoy your adventures. God Bless, and safe voyage.
We're in Annapolis, Maryland right now, arguably the sailing epicenter of the US, and there are chandleries and boat services everywhere. Nothing like that. Hey - we are now 7 weeks into living and traveling on the boat. The learning curve is sharper than I had anticipated, but of course the old saying goes "you don't know what you don't know."
Totally relate to the shapER curve. As you’ve witnessed, we’ve been there! Be sure that we are with you in thoughts, and that it will get better :) 4 months after departure, I really feel at home with cruising!
I am not complaining! I am having a great time. It's just that there are so many things I had not considered, small things mostly. One larger thing I had not given enough consideration is anchoring technique. For us, anchoring had mostly been throwing down the hook off the local beach for an afternoon of sun and frolic. That and a handful of overnighters in perfect conditions. Now things are real. We dragged really badly on our first real test - a 30-40kt blow off Sandy Hook, New Jersey. It was then that we learned to set the anchor REALLY HARD. Amazingly, our giant Rocna held us in those difficult conditions for another full day once set properly. It is supposed to be similar here tonight: 30-40kts as Hurrican Michael brushes past us. I know we can hold in good bottom like Sandy Hook turns out to have been, but now we're anchored in this black goo mud stuff in Annapolis, I am not sure how confident I feel. Do I bail out and spend a fortune on a marina?
I will admit Wayne, on our way down from Faro to Gibraltar, we ended up in the fog again, and having the AIS transponder (as well as the fog horn) felt really good!!! And in the straight of Gibraltar, a well functioning AIS makes life a lot less stressful... :) /Sophie
That was an awesome video! Great job Ryan! Sopromar is really is one nice place! To the person who bought the AIS; that was very generous and thoughtful! Very happy for you guys and the adventure you are leading. Thanks for sharing. Here's an idea: in this video, you started with a drone shot (of Lagos I presume), I thought it was a really neat way to start a video. Then I thought wouldn't it be neat if you started each video with a drone shot of the area you're in? I know it wouldn't always be possible, but I think it would really neat. It's just a thought.
Thanks Bill! Love the idea!!! You're right, as much as I enjoy flying the drone and editing those nice shots, it's not always possible to fly it. For example, right now, we are docked in Gibraltar right by the airport's runway, and the BA flight is about to take off (for the anecdote ;)) I'll remember the idea though! /Sophie
Great video. Had a very very similar experience with my own AIS - having just returned to UK after 5 seasons in the Med I can also say that Sopromar is as good as it gets. Helped a lot by the fact that the ARC Portugal and ARC Europe rally finish there. Ricardo was also my service manager when we passed through on the way down so fun to watch and love the humour. Geoff Rogers
For the most sailors Lagos and Gibraltar are the last viseted Spots on the European Mainland befor starting bluewatercruising over the atlantic, so its a good place for a marina store. The very last stopps than are Madeira and the Canary islands, there is the very last chance to get things fixed
Ryan I know what you mean about being a leftie the wor is not made with left handers in mind I must say that I am no longer a lefty due to a massive stroke Im now a rightyI am hoping some time soon to have a boat of my own I will keep an eye out for polar seal on my planned travels around the med
@@charonstyxferryman I got it from them, thanks anyway for your explanation. You can buy a VHF with built in AIS transceiver for around £300 which is a pretty good deal.
How is the ABC islands right now??? I am buying a beneteau 361 in st Thomas in a week. Maybe I’ll see you out on the water? P.S. which way are you headed?
Ryan is actually a teacher! He also used to flight-instruct :) I wasn't here when he recorded the video, but when I started to edit, I was like "eh.... this is interesting!" :p /Sophie
Ryan & Sophie Sailing It would have to be a different frequency . Otherwise we pilots would have some major clutter when we flew over navigable waters.
Great episode - glad you sorted the VHF ariels Ryan - something so easily mixed up! The yard in Lagos looked fantastic, does it have a website ? See that you are in Gibraltar just now - great that AIS and Marine traffic!
Sure, you fixed the wires to the TV, but I bet you still get the same old crap on it! ;-) Another great episode. I hope we get to see more of Lagos soon. I'm heading to Spain and Portugal next year, and Lagos looks pretty cool.
Hahaha! If you knew... ;) we watch zero TV! You should definitely stop by Lagos, it is beautiful. Watch for the "velcro effect" though. We'd been warned about it, and ended up staying almost 3 weeks :p The people are lovely, the marina is great, the food is incredible and the wine.... so insanely affordable and good. Don't hesitate to PM us for tips when you start getting close! /Sophie
Mooi verhaal mocht je een Raymarine AIS700 willen kopen, niet doen want die heeft seriematige problemen met de voeding en aarde. Een oplossing is om een 12volt naar USB3.0 (5volt) en een USB kabel aansluiten op de USB aansluiting van de Raymarine AIS700.
Maybe it is Patrick Laine there has bought you a AIS transponder... regarding the antenna you can get a much better signal with a slightly thicker cable and another antenna, I know the standard mounted VHF antenna on a e.g. Bavaria is weak. Love your videos. Tino :)
Hi Tino! It was not Patrick Laine, although we're always glad to see him pop by this channel now and then :) We'll be looking at all our cables when we replace the radar this winter! /Sophie
Ok, yes I also watch Patrick's videos, he has a lot of good information about many things. Looking forward to your next video and is also excited to hear more about the cable/radar project in the future :)
Sopromar is indeed a palace. I am afraid to ask but is it as expensive to buy items as it looks? I also have to say Ryan you look much better without a baseball cap. Too much hair for that look. Also you actually smiled a few times. Wow! Sophie the look on your face when the boat was a complete mess was priceless. Une autre episode bien construit. Merci et Happy trails.
Merci friarfox! Since we pay everything in Swedish Crown and the rate isn’t the best these days, it gets a little expensive for us. But I’d say the prices were reasonable, especially considered the level of service you get there. /Sophie
Ohhh Noooo! Just hand them your Bank account if you haul out here! Its super but not on your budget lol! Run!!!!! You can always ship to your next Port of call if you ship to the Harbor Master! Check first! We sure have some nice people on this planet! What a gift!
1. Sure.. minus the red hair 😂 2. Really?! 3.YES. You can’t believe the amount of people that stop Ryan in the street to ask him if he’s a famous extreme sports person. 4. Alex Honnold with hair.
I can see you on Marine Traffic, sat next to Gibraltar airport. It says Status: drinking cocktails. Did Ryan hook that new transponder into your drinks cabinet?
Our AIS is so accurate ;) Fortunately, the bar is located on the opposite side of the boat. Although these days, after a successful trip to Portugal, each and every storage space in the boat is a drink cabinet 😁/Sophie
A vhf cable is typically 50 ohm, but a tv cable 75 ohm. Swapping the connections, but leaving the wrong type of cable in the run, will degrade performance. You really want the vhf connected only to vhf cable, premium cable if you can.
[Ryan] HI Lyfan, I can confirm the cables are the correct type. The wires just got crossed due to some poor thinking with work done prior to us buying the boat.
![SAILBOAT TECH: Full Raymarine installation [Ryan's Tech Corner #14]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/pcwB7WhZ-lw/mqdefault.jpg)
Hi guys! We should have been clearer and given better info (pardon the amateurish character of this giveaway, we’ve never done that before). You are super welcome to send your participation to ryanandsophieonaboat@gmail.com until Monday the 15th of October, at which point we will put all the names in a hat a draw one.
The AIS we give away is a Raymarine AIS250 receiver only, and we’ll send the AIS250 box, compatible with NMEA1083 (so no cables). Let us know in your e-mail if that works for you!
Yes ,very important to have ,great news for you guys .Congratulations
Hey Sophie, your enthusiasm for that "local elctrician" (LOL), was absolutely wonderful & infectious! What an outfit they are - truly fabulous attention to their customers' needs. I love your videos xx
They were really awesome, and a lot of fun to work with :) Thanks for the nice comment furriephillips! /Sophie
Of all the sailing youtubers you guys are the best... at least in the top 10 most entertaining list.. Keep it on 😀
Thank you very much Jan, your comment is really appreciated! /Sophie
Ryan and Sophie you made my heart smile with that boat shop, like the respect you guys have for them. Much love from Denmark!
Feeding the algorithm. Good vid. I appreciate Ryan’s tutorials and candid info.
Thanks for the always informative and humorous video (just catching up on them now). And what a wonderful person to have gifted you the AIS transponder. When there is so much negativity around us, this goes a long way to restoring one’s faith in humanity.
Very cool that you figured it out and that the finals in your VHF radio didn't mind the serious mismatch of that TV antenna. And my oh my what a boat yard with amazing accommodations! And to the viewer that gifted you with the new AIS...kudos and good karma to you!!! PEACE OUT!.
Thanks Steven! :) /Sophie
People like your channel because you two appear real and authentic, it's something viewers feel they can connect to.
PS :- @1:03 😉
Noooooooooooo!!!! I was so confused what your comment was about, it took me three clicks on the 1:03 to understand.... 😭😭😭 I gave this comment both a heart and a thumb up. Glad you are here to keep this channel straight :p /Sophie
@@RyanSophieSailing sorry for the confusion.
Hahaha! No, no, I had a good laugh once I understood it :) always a pleasure to see you here every week :)
/Sophie
I’m uploading this week’s video and frantically looking at potential misspellings. Just sayin. ;)
I love that music (with out the crazy lyrics), it is really a cruiser's tune. And the tracking down the problem that no one would expect. Well done to both of you.
Thank you both for keeping things genuine and real. Love this channel!
Thank you Scott, we really appreciate your feedback! :) /Sophie
Another great video Ryan did a great job of explaining each step and finding the ultimate problem good job Ryan
Thanks for this tech update, l’ll be fitting out a boat with electronics in 12 months so looking to learn as much as l can. Also love that you allow your personalities to shine in the videos.
Thanks Peter! And good luck with your refit :)
the AIS shows you as a pleasure craft, it should show you as a sailing vessel
Wow!! I have to respond to your beautiful episodes. Very proff. the - best I have seen on youtube!
So you are in LAGOS ! - my favorite Algarve town. We plan to buy a vacation home there - and have a Oceanis 37 in the harbour- when retiring ( in a couple of years ;) )
We normally sail two weeks in Croatia each summer - and this video suddenly brought me back to the " summer "Medd, - we miss it. I´m a Dane living in Göteborg, and I have been following your journey for some time and enjoyed it immensly!!
Okay enough for now - enjoy your journey!!
"Fly safe"
I like your style, Sophie is a hoot and Ryan's the reserved smartypants. Great to see you grow you sea legs and enjoy your adventures.
God Bless, and safe voyage.
Thanks Desert Dweller! :) /Sophie
Wow, what a boatyard
Right?! It was crazy! /Sophie
We're in Annapolis, Maryland right now, arguably the sailing epicenter of the US, and there are chandleries and boat services everywhere. Nothing like that.
Hey - we are now 7 weeks into living and traveling on the boat. The learning curve is sharper than I had anticipated, but of course the old saying goes "you don't know what you don't know."
Totally relate to the shapER curve. As you’ve witnessed, we’ve been there!
Be sure that we are with you in thoughts, and that it will get better :)
4 months after departure, I really feel at home with cruising!
I am not complaining! I am having a great time. It's just that there are so many things I had not considered, small things mostly. One larger thing I had not given enough consideration is anchoring technique. For us, anchoring had mostly been throwing down the hook off the local beach for an afternoon of sun and frolic. That and a handful of overnighters in perfect conditions. Now things are real. We dragged really badly on our first real test - a 30-40kt blow off Sandy Hook, New Jersey. It was then that we learned to set the anchor REALLY HARD. Amazingly, our giant Rocna held us in those difficult conditions for another full day once set properly.
It is supposed to be similar here tonight: 30-40kts as Hurrican Michael brushes past us. I know we can hold in good bottom like Sandy Hook turns out to have been, but now we're anchored in this black goo mud stuff in Annapolis, I am not sure how confident I feel. Do I bail out and spend a fortune on a marina?
Great job and trouble shooting Ryan 👍 And thank you Sophie for the boat yard tour and tips‼️✨
Thanks Richard! :)
That’s the best, most awesome, totally unexpected reason for rubbish reception on VHF. Go, you for solving .... 👌👍🎉😊
Hahaha! Right? :) it was a pretty quick fix too! /Sophie
Yay AIS which stands for you guys Another Interesting Show.
Thanks Silky 💛! /Sophie
Thank you guys, wish you all good thinks!!!!
Thanks Ricardo! You guys did great work on our boat, and you were tons of fun to work with :) /Sophie
Congratulations on your successful upgrade.....B-T-W....I see that you are NOW in Gibraltar the Old Coastie
We are!!! Gibraltar is the place where we learned how to sail, so it is kind of a big deal for us to be back here :)
Cheers from the rock! /Sophie
Thank You for a great video. You explained the AIS situation very well. Your the best.
Thank you Daniel!!! :) /Sophie
That place should be called Boats "R" us.... And Ryan did some great filming too... Encore une super video Sophie. Thanks guys and best from HKG
Merci Laurent! Boat'R us, hahaha 😂I'll transfer the suggestion! /Sophie
Hey Ryan and Sophie,an exciting episode ,and you must feel good that you are detectable now,much safer👍
See you next time😊
I will admit Wayne, on our way down from Faro to Gibraltar, we ended up in the fog again, and having the AIS transponder (as well as the fog horn) felt really good!!! And in the straight of Gibraltar, a well functioning AIS makes life a lot less stressful... :) /Sophie
the look of sheer recognition to what had happened on ryans face was priceless
glad you got it all sorted out fare winds to you both {:-) PAV
I couldn't even believe it when Ryan told me the first time.... hahaha! Oh well, it's fixed now :)
That was an awesome video! Great job Ryan! Sopromar is really is one nice place! To the person who bought the AIS; that was very generous and thoughtful! Very happy for you guys and the adventure you are leading. Thanks for sharing.
Here's an idea: in this video, you started with a drone shot (of Lagos I presume), I thought it was a really neat way to start a video. Then I thought wouldn't it be neat if you started each video with a drone shot of the area you're in? I know it wouldn't always be possible, but I think it would really neat. It's just a thought.
Thanks Bill! Love the idea!!! You're right, as much as I enjoy flying the drone and editing those nice shots, it's not always possible to fly it. For example, right now, we are docked in Gibraltar right by the airport's runway, and the BA flight is about to take off (for the anecdote ;)) I'll remember the idea though! /Sophie
Great video. Had a very very similar experience with my own AIS - having just returned to UK after 5 seasons in the Med I can also say that Sopromar is as good as it gets. Helped a lot by the fact that the ARC Portugal and ARC Europe rally finish there. Ricardo was also my service manager when we passed through on the way down so fun to watch and love the humour. Geoff Rogers
Fun how small the World is!!! :) Did your VHF antenna and TV antenna also got mixed up for a couple of years? 😅/Sophie
I really enjoyed this one too.
As usual just a great and informative video.
Thanks Wayne! /Sophie
good video. Learned something today.
For the most sailors Lagos and Gibraltar are the last viseted Spots on the European Mainland befor starting bluewatercruising over the atlantic, so its a good place for a marina store. The very last stopps than are Madeira and the Canary islands, there is the very last chance to get things fixed
Ryan I know what you mean about being a leftie the wor is not made with left handers in mind I must say that I am no longer a lefty due to a massive stroke Im now a rightyI am hoping some time soon to have a boat of my own I will keep an eye out for polar seal on my planned travels around the med
I just really love you guys! Great video. GOD bless. JC
Thank you! :) /Sophie
Thank you for one more nice video! And for your enthusiasm and passion for boat life :-)
Thanks for being part of this community Kostas, it's great to have you here! :) /Sophie
Great explanation bud, A "Transceiver".. I was a might lost in all this.
@@charonstyxferryman I got it from them, thanks anyway for your explanation. You can buy a VHF with built in AIS transceiver for around £300 which is a pretty good deal.
hey guys, really awesome video, I've learned a lot watching this
That’s great! Glad it helped Howard :)
Good stuff. Now I'm back in the UK and catching up on your backlog but not in sequential order. You said you had your mast removed. Why was that?
Oh no! I wish I’d known when you left, i would have come to say goodbye :) we redid our rigging 3 years ago, that’s why!
How is the ABC islands right now??? I am buying a beneteau 361 in st Thomas in a week. Maybe I’ll see you out on the water? P.S. which way are you headed?
I've found a old woodboat that needs a refit... I'm going to buy it just to stay in there
Brilliant! ..more teasing of Ryan please it does add even more to the humour!
Hehehe :) And what's in the videos isn't even half of what happens in real life 😂(poor Ryan ;)) /Sophie
Wow--Thank you so much. Ryan you did a great job explaining. Have either of you ever taught? This a great video!!! Sophie like always great job.--s
Ryan is actually a teacher! He also used to flight-instruct :) I wasn't here when he recorded the video, but when I started to edit, I was like "eh.... this is interesting!" :p /Sophie
awesome video guys great job
Thank you Alsino! :) /Sophie
Your AIS is like our ADS-B, it sounds like. Big difference is that ours is mandated for next year.
Correct raymond, though on a different frequency. Ryan
Ryan & Sophie Sailing It would have to be a different frequency . Otherwise we pilots would have some major clutter when we flew over navigable waters.
...Ryan... use the marinetraffic site...to check, if you are using the right antenna... there is a App (marinetraffic) for cellphones as well!
[Ryan] Actually the software for the Raymarine AIS has some okay diagnostics. But yes, tried marine traffic as well
Not only did they give you the gift they gave you the opportunity to fix your VHF ;-)
Nice boatyard. It is similar to Port Napoléon, close to Marseille.
Great episode - glad you sorted the VHF ariels Ryan - something so easily mixed up! The yard in Lagos looked fantastic, does it have a website ? See that you are in Gibraltar just now - great that AIS and Marine traffic!
Thanks Gary! We are in Gibraltar indeed! Check out sopromar.pt/, the guys are really nice to work with :) /Sophie
Sure, you fixed the wires to the TV, but I bet you still get the same old crap on it! ;-) Another great episode. I hope we get to see more of Lagos soon. I'm heading to Spain and Portugal next year, and Lagos looks pretty cool.
Hahaha! If you knew... ;) we watch zero TV! You should definitely stop by Lagos, it is beautiful. Watch for the "velcro effect" though. We'd been warned about it, and ended up staying almost 3 weeks :p The people are lovely, the marina is great, the food is incredible and the wine.... so insanely affordable and good. Don't hesitate to PM us for tips when you start getting close! /Sophie
"Velcro effect." I love it! Thanks.
Mooi verhaal mocht je een Raymarine AIS700 willen kopen, niet doen want die heeft seriematige problemen met de voeding en aarde.
Een oplossing is om een 12volt naar USB3.0 (5volt) en een USB kabel aansluiten op de USB aansluiting van de Raymarine AIS700.
congratulations..!!!
Thanks Captain :) /Sophie
Maybe it is Patrick Laine there has bought you a AIS transponder... regarding the antenna you can get a much better signal with a slightly thicker cable and another antenna, I know the standard mounted VHF antenna on a e.g. Bavaria is weak. Love your videos. Tino :)
Hi Tino! It was not Patrick Laine, although we're always glad to see him pop by this channel now and then :) We'll be looking at all our cables when we replace the radar this winter! /Sophie
Ok, yes I also watch Patrick's videos, he has a lot of good information about many things. Looking forward to your next video and is also excited to hear more about the cable/radar project in the future :)
Ryan, I recommend LMR 400 cable. Low loss and affordable. 🤠
The best option for sure
Sopromar is indeed a palace. I am afraid to ask but is it as expensive to buy items as it looks? I also have to say Ryan you look much better without a baseball cap. Too much hair for that look. Also you actually smiled a few times. Wow! Sophie the look on your face when the boat was a complete mess was priceless. Une autre episode bien construit. Merci et Happy trails.
Merci friarfox! Since we pay everything in Swedish Crown and the rate isn’t the best these days, it gets a little expensive for us. But I’d say the prices were reasonable, especially considered the level of service you get there. /Sophie
Ais is the best money I ever spent on boat equipment
I will say, we did enjoy it A LOT in the straight of Gibraltar... 😅/Sophie
With the antenna mismatch, was there any damage done to your VHF radio transmit side? Just wondering.
[Ryan] Good question, i dont believe so but ill need to do some test this winter to confirm
Ohhh Noooo! Just hand them your Bank account if you haul out here! Its super but not on your budget lol! Run!!!!! You can always ship to your next Port of call if you ship to the Harbor Master! Check first! We sure have some nice people on this planet! What a gift!
I’m nuust curious what is a logook
1. Comedian named Carrot Top.
2. The caveman on the Geico commercials.
3. Shawn White the famous snow board guy.
1. Sure.. minus the red hair 😂 2. Really?! 3.YES. You can’t believe the amount of people that stop Ryan in the street to ask him if he’s a famous extreme sports person. 4. Alex Honnold with hair.
I can see you on Marine Traffic, sat next to Gibraltar airport. It says Status: drinking cocktails. Did Ryan hook that new transponder into your drinks cabinet?
Our AIS is so accurate ;) Fortunately, the bar is located on the opposite side of the boat. Although these days, after a successful trip to Portugal, each and every storage space in the boat is a drink cabinet 😁/Sophie
whats the name of the boat?
...does your new AIS pick up CNN... ? (asking for a friend)...
Woo hoo
Ist posible subtitles in spanish ??? Thanks !!!
Ah oui quand même le ship chandler ...🤔😂
A vhf cable is typically 50 ohm, but a tv cable 75 ohm. Swapping the connections, but leaving the wrong type of cable in the run, will degrade performance. You really want the vhf connected only to vhf cable, premium cable if you can.
[Ryan] HI Lyfan, I can confirm the cables are the correct type. The wires just got crossed due to some poor thinking with work done prior to us buying the boat.
@@RyanSophieSailing I think we have all done that. (G)
It's all just wires, right? Wires go onto plugs, plugs plug in, it all just works.... hahahahaha
I see you in Gib...
We are indeed! :) /Sophie
Doesn't it feel great to solve a two year old problem and "it wasn't your fault!"
The guy (salesman)... looks a brazilian! :)
...have a look in www.marinetraffic.com i think you will like that!
How many people went to google maps and searched for
37°05'55"N 08°40'02"W
No idea, but that’s how every sailor in this world logs where they’ve been!
(PS: have you? ;))
This makes me really want to buy my Trawler. Now, how to convince K...
Leave it to us when we're in Iowa this winter ;) /Sophie