menzies
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... and am sure I would use to watch what my guests are doing on the back deck when we are underway..
There's laws against that you know!!!
... and am sure I would use to watch what my guests are doing on the back deck when we are underway..
Can anyone recommend a 12v, 45-90 degree zoomed camera system?
Cameras are only good for close maneuvering in a slip or to monitor your ER. As far as boat coming up on you, I would recommend putting your radar to work.
good luck,
I respectfully disagree. I just installed forward and aft facing cameras, and use the aft one not only for backing in, but monitoring the Whaler we tow, any dross traffic when backing out of a slip/dock, and to confirm overtaking vessels shown on radar or AIS.
sorry that you feel that way (Pau Hana) however, what do you use the forward facing camera for?
Interesting. Do you have to leave the chart to get the camera? Or do you generally run it in split screen with it on?
Ditto to all of the above!Even though we have a rear view camera, we still prefer radar for anything coming up astern of us. Using 'trails', we can see exactly what it's going on. The full picture, as they say.
We also have a rear view camera but the radar beats it hollow.
As the stand-on vessel, you don't typically need to take action when being overtaken. Knowing your being overtaken doesn't actually change the outcome. Being 'surprised' is really just an emotion.
I charge my wife with keeping look out and notifying me of overtaking vessels. You should still be checking behind you on a regular basis in channels, simply to make sure you're actually IN the channel. Relying on the marker in front of you to verify your location in the channel isn't sufficient, nor is relying on the GPS chart and location being accurate.
Yes as long as I'm continuing my current course and speed. But if I want to make a turn I need to be aware of who I'm turning in front of. I don't have great visibility aft (okay, not great), so this would just make it easier to be sure.
And yes that is also my wife's role and she does it well. But she's not always with me when i'm out.
BD