El Toro 110 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 17/08/2024 at 10:31 AM, K4309 said: Surely posting this photo breaches the site rules? It must be contrary to the terms and conditions? Posting content that deliberately antagonises other site users, it's just blatant trolling now. I mean, here I am, stuck in Auckland on a rainy grey weekend, two bored kids in the house, a very long list of boat maintenance jobs confronting me, and Bad Kitty is posting this sort of inflammatory and controversial material... Get in line, he's been doing this to me for weeks.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,286 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 17/08/2024 at 1:33 PM, splat said: Through an inverter off a lithium bank on a Garcia 52. Running Starlink by far the biggest draw on a daily basis other than the watermaker. Interesting philosophical comments not wanting to be connected. The boat wouldn't exist without the ability to pay for it; and with a budgeted opex of minimum 130k kiwi per annum - I think being connected to the things that fund annual activities necessary. The plan for the next few years at least is for the boat to be used 3-6 mnths each year at present there remains a need for the boat owner to be able to engage and direct his business interests in real time with each of his CEOs and wider senior staff. BK's one is now 12v. Installed in a flat mount (so no motors). Draw varies depending on what's happening, but 4-5a. Still a lot over 24hrs, but way better than the inverter option with the std starlink router... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 113 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Why would the non-business user have it on 24/7? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkside 65 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Without Starlink if you want to be contactable would had to anchor where there was some cell reception. With it you anchor where you like, even really steep sided anchorages like Milford Sound made no difference. That said we turn it of at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 363 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 20 hours ago, Island Time said: BK's one is now 12v. Installed in a flat mount (so no motors). Draw varies depending on what's happening, but 4-5a. Still a lot over 24hrs, but way better than the inverter option with the std starlink router... Is that a Gen 2 or Gen 3 antenna? The Gen 3, even without the motors has a higher power draw. We run a Gen 2, have not done the 12V conversion yet, however power draw was generally manageable on last summer's cruising, except when we were not getting much solar output. We would switch it off when not in use. Found the antenna only orientated itself on startup and rarely moved after that, it was not continually on the mover. 12V conversion on the spring job list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 293 Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, marinheiro said: Is that a Gen 2 or Gen 3 antenna? The Gen 3, even without the motors has a higher power draw. We run a Gen 2, have not done the 12V conversion yet, however power draw was generally manageable on last summer's cruising, except when we were not getting much solar output. We would switch it off when not in use. Found the antenna only orientated itself on startup and rarely moved after that, it was not continually on the mover. 12V conversion on the spring job list. Gen 2, specifically for the lower draw. I understand there’s a new antenna coming out, aimed more at campers, boats etc. IT may be able to expand on that? Even without the motor trim it’s only taking a few minutes to get signal when we power it up in the AM. Draw is looking like about 4 amps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 363 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 29 minutes ago, Bad Kitty said: I understand there’s a new antenna coming out, aimed more at campers, boats etc. IT may be able to expand on that? Starlink Mini, https://www.techspot.com/news/103471-starlink-mini-299-dish-provides-100mbps-wifi-6.html runs a bit slower than the Gen 2/3 units but still very useful. Runs off a USB point so no need for any DC conversions 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 172 Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 Is any one using a Starlink Mini and the Roam / 50 GB plan on their boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutyfree 170 Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 I will be soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 172 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 19 hours ago, dutyfree said: I will be soon I look forward to reading your comprehensive review.... 😁 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutyfree 170 Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 On 15/11/2024 at 3:57 PM, LBD said: I look forward to reading your comprehensive review.... 😁 Well it is installed, connected to 12v switch board. Fired it up and it has done its updates etc. Sitting in marina it was performing as expected. It is up on top of the (speaks very quietly..... flybridge) so no obstructions. Wifi strength was max across whole boat 36ft. Next test will be when we head North. I used a 12v to 36v converter out of Australia. In hindsight I could have found a cheaper version. It is wired to my panel. Was showing in the starlink app as using ~24w. Battery monitor was showing ~2 to 3 amp draw. So very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 172 Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 53 minutes ago, dutyfree said: Well it is installed, connected to 12v switch board. Fired it up and it has done its updates etc. Sitting in marina it was performing as expected. It is up on top of the (speaks very quietly..... flybridge) so no obstructions. Wifi strength was max across whole boat 36ft. Next test will be when we head North. I used a 12v to 36v converter out of Australia. In hindsight I could have found a cheaper version. It is wired to my panel. Was showing in the starlink app as using ~24w. Battery monitor was showing ~2 to 3 amp draw. So very happy. Thanks DF.... hope it all works well for our trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,719 Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Was that 2 to 3 amps continuous or only when in use.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutyfree 170 Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 When in use. Ie powered up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,719 Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Cheers. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheap Transport 75 Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 On 9/11/2024 at 2:59 PM, LBD said: Is any one using a Starlink Mini and the Roam / 50 GB plan on their boat? Just did a delivery from Fiji to NZ with the roam 50GB Plan. 6.5 days and we used just over the 50GB. We did have 1 crew member working a couple of hours a day, made video calls back to family most days just because we could, oh and enjoyed watching MotoGP live in the middle of the Pacific. Was a game changer for weather routing, updates done in seconds etc.Couldn't fault it really, except you don't really get that disconnected feeling.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted Friday at 12:29 AM Share Posted Friday at 12:29 AM Has anyone pushed the limits of the new Roam plan? I see in about October they change the plans and now include this: "Coastal ocean coverage (up to 12 nautical miles off the coast) where Starlink provides active coverage around the world for up to 5 consecutive days at a time and a total of 60 days over the course of a one year period" Pretty keen to not get 5 days into our christmas trip and find it turns off.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 293 Posted Friday at 02:07 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 02:07 AM 1 hour ago, Marshy said: Has anyone pushed the limits of the new Roam plan? I see in about October they change the plans and now include this: "Coastal ocean coverage (up to 12 nautical miles off the coast) where Starlink provides active coverage around the world for up to 5 consecutive days at a time and a total of 60 days over the course of a one year period" Pretty keen to not get 5 days into our christmas trip and find it turns off.. Where are you headed? In Fiji it worked all through the Lau Group, 190 nm from Suva, It's only out of area once you're truly offshore? I'd expect no problems at Gt Barrier, Mercs, Cavalli's, Poor Knights etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 398 Posted Friday at 11:49 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:49 PM Just done my second Fiji -NZ in 6 weeks with SL Very impressive, full connection all the time as if you were at home was still on the fence for my boat next Islands season as I have a ‘I go’ and you definitely get that not connected feeling Then I get an email this morning as we have SL at home the following for the roam package, I’d just need to switch to 50g priority for the week each way Starlink Mini Offer - ends December 31 $324 $649 Mini Kit + $55/mo $90/mo service Starlink is offering a Starlink Mini bundle to select Residential customers through the end of the year. You are invited to purchase a Mini Kit for $324 (previously $649) with the Roam 50GB plan for $55/mo (previously $90/mo). The Roam 50GB service plan includes 50GB of Mobile data that can be used anywhere in your continent. To keep the discount, you must continue using Residential service with your current Starlink. Learn more here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 512 Posted Saturday at 05:24 AM Share Posted Saturday at 05:24 AM A friend of mine who just started the IVC process has been advised by MaritimeNZ that Starlink doesn't meet the offshore communication requirements. He has been advised it has to be Iridium or HF radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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