thataway
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I was "catching up" on "PANBO Marine Technology Hub". There were some items I have, and a few I don't have.
Communications:
Eartec Head phone communicators: Duplex range of several hundred yards, for communication with the Admiral when he or she is not immediately next to you. You might ask why would you need this on a 16 to 26 foot boat? Launching is the prime example---but also if the Admiral is in the cockpit or even in the cockpit or Foredeck, Docking or in locks. Cost: $325 the the least expensive.
Night Vision:
FLIR Ocean Scout Pro, high resolution, handheld thermal night vision system. For those of us who boat at night, these latest have better features. and are better than the 16 year old models I have for $2,395. There are much cheaper systems: From FLIR The Scout TKx - Compact Infrared/Thermal Imaging Monocular which is comparable to the unit I have, which cost $2400 16 years ago, $ 692 on Amazon. There are other hand held as low as $399. On the same subject I have been using a SiOnyx Aurora PRO: this costs about $820 on Amazon (there are some sites offering it for less than $200--which are scams--be aware. There are some other low light vision cameras/systems for less. I have no idea how well they work. The SiOnyx Aurora PRO has both infrared and low light capability, It is live as well as video and still recording on cards. I also have an IR illuminator (pure IR flashlight), which works well out to about 75 yards. In most circumstances I find this is as good as a generation 3 night vision or the hand held mid range FLIR units. There are some other units such as the Bushnell EX650 D for about $200. Again, no knowledge on how well this works. Also to be mentioned is SiOnyx fixed mount low vision and Boat Eye low light and IR both for considerably less than FLIR. Never forget that these IR units do not work thru window glass, but the low light cameras will. Starlight is enough to get a clear "Picture" of an anchorage, such as at the Isthums at Catalina, or Eastern mooring feilds or even lobster/shrimp pot floats.
Binoculars
Stabilized Binoculars: I have an older set of Fujinon 14 x 40 which hit the sweet spot in function vs price a number of years ago. There are now much less expensive units such as the SI-TEX’s Sirius 12 x 21 stabilized binoculars at $699. The sitex have less magnification and a smaller objective, so not as bright in low light. But for Day time, are about half in cost what Canon and Nikon offer in the 12 x 20 size, with equal optics.
Here are the updated electrical and battery standards from ABYC: https://panbo.com/abyc-publishes-updated-battery-and-electrical-standards/
Communications:
Eartec Head phone communicators: Duplex range of several hundred yards, for communication with the Admiral when he or she is not immediately next to you. You might ask why would you need this on a 16 to 26 foot boat? Launching is the prime example---but also if the Admiral is in the cockpit or even in the cockpit or Foredeck, Docking or in locks. Cost: $325 the the least expensive.
Night Vision:
FLIR Ocean Scout Pro, high resolution, handheld thermal night vision system. For those of us who boat at night, these latest have better features. and are better than the 16 year old models I have for $2,395. There are much cheaper systems: From FLIR The Scout TKx - Compact Infrared/Thermal Imaging Monocular which is comparable to the unit I have, which cost $2400 16 years ago, $ 692 on Amazon. There are other hand held as low as $399. On the same subject I have been using a SiOnyx Aurora PRO: this costs about $820 on Amazon (there are some sites offering it for less than $200--which are scams--be aware. There are some other low light vision cameras/systems for less. I have no idea how well they work. The SiOnyx Aurora PRO has both infrared and low light capability, It is live as well as video and still recording on cards. I also have an IR illuminator (pure IR flashlight), which works well out to about 75 yards. In most circumstances I find this is as good as a generation 3 night vision or the hand held mid range FLIR units. There are some other units such as the Bushnell EX650 D for about $200. Again, no knowledge on how well this works. Also to be mentioned is SiOnyx fixed mount low vision and Boat Eye low light and IR both for considerably less than FLIR. Never forget that these IR units do not work thru window glass, but the low light cameras will. Starlight is enough to get a clear "Picture" of an anchorage, such as at the Isthums at Catalina, or Eastern mooring feilds or even lobster/shrimp pot floats.
Binoculars
Stabilized Binoculars: I have an older set of Fujinon 14 x 40 which hit the sweet spot in function vs price a number of years ago. There are now much less expensive units such as the SI-TEX’s Sirius 12 x 21 stabilized binoculars at $699. The sitex have less magnification and a smaller objective, so not as bright in low light. But for Day time, are about half in cost what Canon and Nikon offer in the 12 x 20 size, with equal optics.
Here are the updated electrical and battery standards from ABYC: https://panbo.com/abyc-publishes-updated-battery-and-electrical-standards/