01/12/2024

DIY Remote control for Raymarine ™ Seatalk ™ autopilots

In this post we are going to see all the details of how to build a remote control for the autopilot of our boat. Both the more traditional version, with relays connected directly to the buttons on the display, and the good version that connects to the SeaTalk bus of our Raymarine pilot and works in the same way as the original Raymarine remote control. […]

03/11/2024

Motorized outdoor WIFI camera. For surveillance and navigation.

Greetings sailors, today we are going to install an IP motorized camera, spending less than 85$. We are going to place it on the outside of our boat, but obviously, this tutorial is suitable to learn how to place it anywhere, such as your home for example. Purpose As for profits (if we put on a boat): Monitor the boat from home, when the boat […]

18/10/2024

Starlink: cost, operation, tricks and installation

Discover how you can have high-speed satellite internet anywhere on the planet for just 29 euros a month! 🌍🚤In this episode of The Low Cost Sailor, we show you how Starlink has revolutionized connectivity at sea, in motorhomes or even in places as remote as in the middle of the mountains. Learn all about the installation, the cost and how we have tested this service […]

22/09/2024

Fundamentals of antennas and VHF for dummies

Don’t risk having your VHF equipment fail you when you need it most! In this episode, we show you how to get the most out of your onboard VHF equipment to ensure maximum safety at sea. 🚤⚓💡 Discover the secrets to a flawless installation and avoid common mistakes that could render your expensive equipment useless. We’ll talk about antennas, splitters, portable transmitters and AIS, showing […]

25/08/2024

Black water and drinking water tank on board

Get ready to transform your boat into a real floating home! Today we bring you a video full of clever tricks to make life on board more comfortable than ever.We’ll talk about how to keep the water in your tanks fresh and healthy, how to handle waste legally and ecologically with a black water holding tank, and all without losing your smile! In addition, we […]

20/07/2024

Electric outboard comparison

We test and compare the different electric outboard options on the market. In this episode we are going to see how much we can squeeze out of the different types of electric outboards available on the market, what we can expect from them: maximum speed, battery, thrust… We compare it with equivalent gasoline engines, to see What we can expect from them and we will […]