Erik Aanderaa · video

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Erik Aanderaa installs a Raymarine FLIR M300C low-light, 30x zoom camera on the mast of his boat, Tessie, to assist with singlehanded navigation and lookout duties.0:05 He mounts the 4-kilogram unit using a Skärnstrut bracket positioned above the engine light to minimize vibration and weight aloft.1:10 The installation requires drilling 12 holes into the mast, riveting the bracket, and routing Raynet and power cables through the deck to a network switch connected to his existing Raymarine chartplotters.5:10 The camera features gyro-stabilization, which maintains a steady image despite boat motion, and integrates with the onboard AIS to automatically track and pan toward other vessels.14:06 During sea trials in 35-knot winds near Haugesund, Norway, the system demonstrates the ability to zoom in on distant shore-based infrastructure and maintain a fixed orientation while the boat maneuvers.13:34 The camera provides a 360-degree view of the deck and surroundings, allowing for remote monitoring of sails and obstacles from the cabin.15:32

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