How We Got Unlimited Internet Across the Pacific Ocean! - (Episode 218)
July 16, 2023 · 17 min · 192K views · Puerto Vallarta
What this video covers
A rigging failure on the Lagoon 450 catamaran Parlay Revival forces a delay in a planned Pacific crossing, prompting the crew to complete several major equipment upgrades while waiting for replacement parts.0:02 The crew installs a Starlink Maritime satellite system, replacing a residential RV unit to ensure reliable connectivity during the transit to French Polynesia.0:19 They mount the maritime antenna on a custom stainless steel 316 bracket attached to the solar panel array, using rubber grommets to prevent galvanic corrosion.14:53 A Peplink router manages the system, allowing the crew to switch between Starlink and SIM card data.15:49 Speed tests show the maritime system delivers 100 Mbps, roughly three times the speed of the previous RV unit.15:55 Additionally, the crew replaces a manual halyard winch with an electric model from Salden, running 4-gauge wire to a 100-amp breaker and a power supply unit that converts 12V to 42V.5:13 Other maintenance includes installing new dinghy wheels from Dannard Marine and breaking in a new Tohatsu outboard motor.3:08
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