Reversing Cameras

[MargeandParge]

28 minutes ago, oceandawn said:

Hi John

Yes the canopy is usually up.Would agree if it was down the vision through the patio doors would be better.Did wonder if we could fit a camera on the radar arch.It is comforting to know that more boat owners than us need assistance to stern moor.Don't feel so much of a numpty!

Many Thanks

A Numpty is usually someone that won't ask a question or make life safer and easier 

I would think that it was dependent on the height and location of the radar arch as if it is not high enough or to far forward , you could be looking at more boat than mooring. An uninterrupted view maybe a car type on the transom would work.

When advertised these cameras give their scope make a cardboard stencil or cut out put your radar arch up and try the triangle for vision by eye.

Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 

[OldBerkshireBoy]

Then there is the numpty that wont accept the advice given.

[Smoggy]

2 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said:

Then there is the numpty that wont accept the advice given.

Leave me out of this....

[dom]

9 hours ago, oceandawn said:

We have an extensive Furuno navigation system. Does anyone know  if a camera could be integrated into this?

Video uses too much bandwidth to run over the NMEA and CAN-Bus protocols used for most connections. It's possible the unit may have dedicated camera input(s) but Furuno don't seem to make installation manuals available, so hard to tell. It might be worth looking at the back of the display, or on any hide-away boxes for an RCA socket (often yellow for video). If it hasn't got one, probably give up on the idea. If it has, it may be worth trying to track down an install guide.

[oceandawn]

We bought the boat with some 12k of navigation equipment on it.I can't see us using it and we certainly can't understand the workings.As you say not a lot of information about it.The previous owner Kingsley Farrington was a very experienced seaman so clearly did not need manuals.With the information that we have received we have a pretty good idea what we could install. Many Thanks to all who have shared their knowledge.

Regards

 

[dom]

18 minutes ago, oceandawn said:

The previous owner Kingsley Farrington was a very experienced seaman

And another great Norfolk boatbuilder, who did his apprenticeship at Windboats I believe?

Presumably his boat would either be stunnning and fabulously maintained, or, like plumbers with leaky taps, horribly neglected, because everyone else was always calling on his talents with their boats so he never got time to spend on his own!

[oceandawn]

Hi Dom

Actually the refurb that he did was pretty amazing sadly he died before he finished it.Some seriously high tech stuff some of it difficult for the likes of us to get our heads around.From what we have learned about him  he was a superb boat builder and craftsman.The boat has been very well maintained and we hopefully will carry on his work.Shame he didn't make it stern moor by itself!

Regards

[L994]

Even single handed, imperceptibly light throttle and lots of rudder and plenty of all round observation. Twin engine should go exactly where you want it with the rudder centred and creative use of the gears port and starboard. On single engined shaft drives, use the prop walk to your advantage... It will pull the stern one way better than tother.

I used to single hand Astral Light, (the original one), and stern moor into the side moorings at Ranworth Staithe. There was always space there even for a 40 footer because people were afraid to try. Just take your time and if it's not working, pull back out, reassess and try again. If the wind is an issue, approach the mooring from the other side.

Cameras have their uses but they make you lazy... Look at how many camera equipped cars have front corner damage because the driver was focused on the camera and forgot to look around.

[YnysMon]

On 28/05/2024 at 15:16, Lulu said:

Basically we need all the help we can get 😂

Don't we all!

[Wussername]

3 hours ago, YnysMon said:

Don't we all!

Indeed we do. 

We must be grateful for modern technology that has provided us with bow thrusters, stern thrusters, stern cameras, depth finders, folding boat hooks, sophisticated communication equipment, navigation equipment. However it sometimes goes wrong or does not perform as one expects or understands.

That is when basic boating skills come to the fore and should be taught, remembered and not be neglected.

[oceandawn]

Hi Thank you to all who have given  advice.We did  actually buy  one .Once fitted when moored it seemed likely to do the trick.However, when stern mooring into our berth I found that I could not look at so many things at once.So I reverted back to the correct way to moor.Albeit slow it actually worked.So absolutely correct no substitute for good basic boating skills.

[kpnut]

5 minutes ago, oceandawn said:

I found that I could not look at so many things at once.

I agree. I have a reversing camera and a wing mirror, fitted before I bought the boat. 
The reversing camera makes everything look further away. The wing mirror makes everything look nearer. What with me looking backwards while holding the wheel it makes my brain ache. 
It’s easier just using my eyes to look down the corridor to the back.

[CambridgeCabby]

What a rear view camera is good for is seeing if a day boat is about to pass on the near side 

[oceandawn]

It is very clear and gives good rear vision.I do find it quite good for alongside mooring judging how close to the bank you are.The real issue is the twin engines having not had them before. Probably too powerful for Broads use.We will get there.Our old Ocean 30 was just so easy to handle.

 

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[CambridgeCabby]

I really miss having twin engines , they certainly take getting used to but when you do you’ll love the added control especially when going astern 

[MargeandParge]

It gives a great perception of how things are going. As a glimpse of the crews face attending the stern when mooring. Shows how things are going. 

Kindest Regards Marge and Parge