In this post, we are going to see, which for me is the best Gas alarm that you can have on your boat. Mainly, because, during confinement, except mine from ending up on fire. But I also discovered that it is not only capable of detecting a butane leak, but it can also detect the emanations of the batteries when they are overcharging and are […]
Did you know you can have an electric winch on your boat for less than $20? In this article (and video), I’ll show you step by step how to save over $2000 by converting any manual winch (sailing winch / capstan) into an electric one using a simple, cheap, and highly effective system. You’ll also learn: 👉 If you own a sailboat, this can save […]
If you own a boat, sooner or later you will need to replace some rope. It could be a worn halyard, old mooring lines damaged by the sun, a stiff sheet, or an anchor line that no longer inspires confidence. And then comes the big question: Which rope should I buy and how much should I spend? Today the market is full of options: nylon, […]
In this post we are going to see how to automate the switch panel of our boat, through a series of controllers and WiFi relays, to be able to manage it remotely through our mobile phone or a tablet or a small remote control or even directly with the voice. This will be very useful when it comes to turning on navigation or anchoring lights, […]
Greetings sailors,Today we are going to reuse and modernize all the electronics of our boat thanks to our Rapsberry with Openplotter, interconnecting NMEA 0183 and Seatalk devices to be able to access their data from any device (Tablet, Mobile, Computer, Navionics, OpenCPN) and anywhere. And all thanks to connecting it with our Raspberry Pi with OpenPlotter. A world of possibilities to rejuvenate the electronics of […]
Did you know you can control your autopilot wirelessly without spending over $200? 🤯 In this article, I’ll show you how to build your own wireless remote control compatible with Simrad, B&G and Robertson (R3000X) autopilots for under $20, using cheap and easy-to-find components. 👉 But first, here’s the full video with the complete step-by-step process: 🎥 Full Video ⚓ Why build your own autopilot […]
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