AlpharettaRK
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- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2023
- Boat Model
- FSH Sport
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- 22
Since you're mounting the camera on the boat, would it be useful at all as rear view when you're on the water?
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Since you're mounting the camera on the boat, would it be useful at all as rear view when you're on the water?
I’m not considering using the camera to view people being towed by the boat. I have a large tower mounted mirror for that plus this really isn’t the right camera for the task. I’d be better off getting a go pro or 360 with image stabilization to record water sports. The main reason I’m thinking about mounting the camera to the boat instead of the trailer is that I don’t trust the camera to be water resistant. I’ve had other cameras go bad after one immersion.I'm wondering how well the wireless signal is going to reconnect when retrieving the boat. If it syncs up well, that looks to me to be the best solution possible, as I can see the value and potential @Ronnie points out, of that vantage point while towing and launching. Looking forward to feedback!
I’m not considering using the camera to view people being towed by the boat. I have a large tower mounted mirror for that plus this really isn’t the right camera for the task. I’d be better off getting a go pro or 360 with image stabilization to record water sports. The main reason I’m thinking about mounting the camera to the boat instead of the trailer is that I don’t trust the camera to be water resistant. I’ve had other cameras go bad after one immersion.
Additionally this camera has an antennae whose height would be over the rear trailer support rail the camera would be mounted to. Right now I’m kicking myself for not taking a measurement of the tower tow point while the sun was out.
I still haven’t determined how I’m going to power the camera. I’m considering two options so far. 1. Rin the power cable through the tower and splice it into the fresh water tank/ shower switch. 2. Bring a small 12v battery onboard and Plug and unplug the power line whenever I trailer the boat long distances.
I'll definitely be interested in how this works too. I have a long, steep, uphill driveway with a sharp turn into the garage. I like to put the boat in there in the early spring for maintenance, upgrades, and to just sit in it and wait for the weather to break. This could definitely make that job easier whether I'm using my front or rear hitch on the truck.You got me looking when you posted this previously, and I found something that may work for you. Check this out:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5SZNG17?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Just arrived today. 6 magnets on the bottom, super strong, and covered with what looks to be a rubberized substance. I may spray the bottom with some Plasti-Dip for additional protection. It's charged via USB-C, and is supposed to work up to 12 hours per charge, and can be turned off in between uses. I've currently got it charging, and will be testing it out sometime this week. Wireless is supposed to be good to 300 feet, or 180 feet when used with an RV or trailer. I'm likely going to use an old cell phone for the "monitor" to avoid tying up my current phone, as they don't recommend any other bluetooth connection while using the camera. My purpose for looking to buy something like this is to help my wife get better at backing up the boat, and if it works well, I'm guessing the other ladies in the neighborhood will be buying this, or something similar, to help them with the same issue.
I'm with you, the reports of these cameras being "waterproof" seem to be sketchy at best, and trying to warranty them for a new one usually results in failure, so something more mobile or with a better vantage point were preferable.
I'll report back, mebbe with some screenshots if I can manage it.
This year I’m finally going to tint the windows! Not only will it look great but also keeps the dash ( & my phone) cooler.I made an appointment this week to have a two-piece bow/stern cover made at N.E.W. Canvas in Neenah WI the first week of May and then to B&C Custom Clean (same building as the canvas guys) to have the exterior detailed. I’m considering adding an onboard battery charger and a second bilge pump but am in my preliminary research stage on these two topics.
Boat comes out of storage the last week of April and first stop is at the dealer to get the oil changed, new spark plugs, and the Connext screen replaced under warranty.
So, what upgrades/mods do others have for this coming season?
Intersting on the camera. Was doing some homework tonight and discovered the modern context screens can technically accept a camera and can also output to a second screen. Of course it's not possible with Yamaha's current software loaded on them.