GAME CHANGERS! This has changed our Sailing lives FOREVER! Ep 331

Name: GAME CHANGERS! This has changed our Sailing lives FOREVER! Ep 331
Uploaded: 2023-10-15T19:00:24.000Z
Duration: 20 min 28 s
Description: Nandji - Frothlyfe installs Starlink and 1,200 watts of solar power before departing Langkawi for Indonesia.

15. oktober 2023 · 20 min · 38K visninger · Langkawi

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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe upgrades their electrical and communication systems while preparing for a passage from Langkawi, Malaysia, to Indonesia. They install 1,200 watts of SunPower solar panels on the davits, wiring them in parallel to a single charge controller to supplement existing bimini-mounted panels.2:19 To enable internet connectivity, they mount a Starlink dish on the stern, requiring the installation of a new power point and the modification of the unit's Australian-style plug to match Malaysian electrical standards.12:13 The crew also stocks the galley with canned goods, removing paper labels from tins to prevent cockroach infestations and potential bilge pump clogs.15:56 Before departing, the owner repairs a clogged macerator toilet caused by hair and debris from manual laundry rinsing.19:12 The vessel plans to depart Langkawi once the southwest monsoon winds and sea state subside, carrying a crew of four adults, a child, and a dog.17:25 Proper solar panel wiring and robust communication systems significantly reduce maintenance and improve offshore connectivity.