SSL539 ~ FINALLY.. installing a DOPPLER RADAR on SL..!! 

Great eye candy from a person who creates things. Finally, I am sick of all the sales crap of the past. Thanks Rick!!!

Drive a nut up the bolt threads first Rick before cutting the bolt threads, then the nut can be backed off clearing the threads. Before mounting/fastening the bolts for whatever, I use anti-seize for future removal and I think you do too. We love this Channel and after 7 notifications today, we go to your channel first. Thumbs up!

Damn, SSL turning into a spaceship slowly but surely :D

OKAY. CAPTAIN, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. ALWAYS CONTINUE, WITH THAT CHARISMA, EMPOWERMENT AND TEACHING. ENJOY THOSE VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN THE WORLD. FROM ARGENTINA, HUG, .----------

I never thought this would interest me! You explain things so well! You should teach fellow boaters. Amazing all you have installed! Would love to see more! Thank you!

Great ambassador for Raymarine. Doppler is a great tool for you

What a super job your radar system is going to do when you are at sea. You will be 100% safe sailing at night with the information it gives you. It’s a must have for all yacht’s on the oceans. Most of your followers end their comments “stay safe”, this is system is your “third eye”

Great information. I like to see the care that Captain Rick takes with his equipment, and how he plans for contingencies.

Looking forward to see some beautiful Caribbean beaches...

It is amazing how far radar has developed since those HUGE towers in England during WWII to that 24” plastic dome on top of SL! All in the space of about 80 years. Simply amazing!😊 You the man Captain!

I love the Doppler... Super good work as always Captain... Hey TikiTiki she's amazing to listen to ...lol✌🏻💗☺️❣️

"What is the F'n issue" ..... have been there and done that so many times doing projects around the house! Great update and awesome new mods on SL!

I know your going to love that Radar

Rick, love to see the overlay features with radar, ais, and chart plotter. A special episode on the use use of the Raymarine suite please. Love these install videos. Changing my mind on what I want to buy.

Spent way to many years in bad to zero visibility with GREEN or color radars. Really should be an option for red if the Captain chooses, Very dim helps. Another great video Rick.

Amazing, that the electronics you have now installed are the same equivalent as mega yachts and the big cruise ships, having seen them all on my Boat and the biggies. Safety #1

I could never get rid of a SSB Radio Captain. I entered the world of electronics and communication BECAUSE of the SSB radio :) I love the radio. It may be out of fashion, but it is still independent from any service provider and you can talk a lot around the world for free. When all the communication system cease to work in the middle of the ocean.. the radio is king.

Rick, it’s a good idea to put the nut on first, cut the bolt and then remove the nut to make for easy threading.

As we used to say back in our day.....Cool

Rick, a littleeasy top when your gutting bolts regardless of size, thread a correct sise nut above your cut. then unthread the nut. It acts a pretty good thread chase

Progress a new target on the doppler radar. Such an improvement over others.

Demo the AIS on this new system . Thanks for sharing !

Capt. Rick that was another great Video on hooking up the Doppler Radar, Thank you

its quite a system upgrade. gotta love the technology. great job

Wow, Captain Rick is turning Sophisticated Lady into a super yacht one step at a time. Love this series!

Good job planning and executing this. I have installed many systems at sea. Most temporary some permanent. Either way without a plan it just becomes unorganized chaos. Most people lose track of the objective long before the project is finished.

I bet that radar is also great for squall tracking. Awesome piece of kit.

Very cool Rick great job !!

When cutting the radar bolts the metal cuttings turn to rust spots on your vessel. A good job to be done on shore.

. . . and here I am thinking owning such a beautiful boat was all feet up, drinks in hand, sun overhead - YOU'RE WORKING HARD - but doing a great job. Thanks for sharing - now GET THE RUM OUT - you deserve it.

Nice equipment great install 👍

That looks like fun connecting your breaker termination,😉

You did an excellent job with the radio panel. Obviously one who appreciates the detailed finish. And on top (literally) of your game by mopping down the solar panels while you’re up there. I’d be curious if a bearing in the radar swing-arm would be more reliable radar imagery. You, my sir, blow my mind every time. I’m not just joining you on your adventure, you break everything down to it’s simplest terms, showing “how the sausage is made” along with the joys of the benefits of your fine work. 👍🤙😎

Dig it~ thanks Rick! Great vid (Rob and Lori)

Shoot dang" That gear is awesome Cap'n.

That was really good show! The technology is amazing! ✌️

Tip when cutting bolts shorter - spin a nut onto the threads past the point where you will cut. Then cut, once you have cut it and filed any sharp bits off spin the bolt back off and it will fix the threads for you on its way off the shank.

There's one more reason it's called "Sophisticated" Lady. When I communicate with the Space Station & other satellites, I use computer controlled Doppler correction as the frequency continually shifts up or down depending upon if it's coming towards you or away from you. They use the same principle in the radar. You are prepping well for the long crossings where all this will provide a much more accurate, safer, & mentally comfortable crossings. Nice work!

That hole system is so cool !! you are doing a great job showing the progress of getting it set up and working !! You are the Captain !

Ahoy Captain Rick. Greetings from Cartagena De Indias, I have been following your videos for a long time but it is the first time that I write to you; I just wanted to tell you that you are living what for me is just a dream. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

and i said i'm sure rick would be on today ,,,, and BOOOOOM

Wow, for myself not being a sailor, you explained the equipment so well that I could understand and maybe install it too,, I do have a good working knowledge of computers.. Raymarine was wise to have you as an ambassador,,, B&G watch out Captain Rick is on the job,, educator, installation and working knowledge of the systems..... Bravo Captain well done...............

LOL the outtakes at the end are getting better and better! "what is your effing issue!" lol

.. and a 1969 mop to wash some solar panels. Working solo, (w/Mattie), installation assistant, for some serious upgrades. Right behind commercial aviation with the Doppler. THAT'S INSANE RICK!!!

This was so interesting and very important to know and i Liked the out-takes too.

Great piece of equipment

Great job Captain. Enjoying these episodes.

Rick, doppler effect is outstanding. FYI. last August I had a carotid doppler - an imaging test that uses ultrasound to examine the carotid arteries located in the neck to see if there are narrowing or blockages of the arteries. I also remember watching a TV program that demonstrated the Doppler effect by listening to the changes of the sound as a train locomotive passed by. The sound of the locomotive coming was high-pitched that changed to low pitched after it passed. Similar to the red and green images shown on your screen. Way cool, Rick. Have fun playing...er...testing the new toy...er...tool! :¬) Webhead USA

Interesting video, great to see how it all goes together. Looks like some good gear.

Love the outtakes. I used to say the same thing to my International 14 when I would find it half full of water every time I wanted to sail out of the Barrie City Marina (Centennial Park). Apparently it needed re-caulking. LOL! Hey, I was 16!

Can't wait till you go Panama.

LOL Loved that ending

Just connected my new RM Quantum radar with Axiom and a SeaTalk converter with all the old stuff connected this week too! Super cool when I turned it on for the first time and saw the harbor layout. Now, next challenge we will see if its possible to chart a course on the axiom and get my ST4000+ to follow it.

Hi Rick, just a tip. When you are going to cut a bolt, thread a nut on it before you cut it. Then just remove the nut after cutting it to chase the threads. Thanks for the Great videos. 👍

Excellent. Thanks for the doppler pee Had not seen thatk]

Hey Rick, on your radar on the overhead you might want to put a line if you will to that pendulum and make it won't swing too far port or starboard or in a high wind it could go 360 and tear everything up, don't let it go a full 90 degrees or It will be at its furthest point ...good luck on your Pacific journey.

Another tech video that was really informative.

Captain, I think the Radar cables are going to chaffe on the pipe clamps (Jubilee clips) that they are tied to. Some cable management conduit may help. Just an observation. Great video, kids in a candy store with all the new toys.

Cap'n Rick Info school. Thanks Rick

Great video

You rock love your work

Great video and a lot of tech information, good job

Let's get it rick good for you on the upgrades it's like Christmas in April lol

You should be able to even see individual kayakers in your path. Well done.

HELLO CAPTAIN RICK AND FAMILY, CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE WORK DELIVERED, EVERY WEEK. BUT I ASK YOU FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF TRANSLATING INTO SPANISH WITH SUBTITLES. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

That's awesome 👌 just in time for the pacific 😀

Not sure ive ever noticed a gimbled radar mount before. Pretty cool though. Awesome vids as always Capt. Rick!

Electronics/Electrical Well beyond my pay Grade 😜 But glad Folks like Captain Rick exist...Panama looking closer than ever 😎

Can't wait bud in sure your chomping at the bit as well

Bahahahahaha outtakes are the best.. Keep up the great work sir. Lol

Captain Rick, hey just wanted to follow up with the machinist and bolts conversation on your previous video. I was suggesting having a machinist come onto your boat to remove those stubborn bolts. He doesn't have to bring any machining machines. Any good machinist worth his weight will just bring a few "hands tools" with him and remove those bolts easily. I know this from years of experience. Just FYI bud...

Wow is right Frank!

When's part 2 of the tell all bud that was great

Have you noticed Radio Shack is attempting a comeback? I really hope they get their 💩together and succeed. But, it’s hard to compete with Amazon for sure. (🥲 sentimental feelings😂)

now you are set for a trip

awesome!

Love that beautiful radar. But, gotta tel you, from what I've seen, the worst most deadly cruiser accidents are happening in the dinghy's. One lady didn't have a single light available on her dinghy, and, also couldn't hear a boat coming because of her outboard motor at night. Was hit by a speedboat going 40 to 60 knots ! Nearly killed her and the lady in the boat with her ! Not only that, wasn't wearing flotation, very common. Lucky to be alive.

Oh gawd. Testing my memory. PL-449 coaxial connector for the SSB Radio? Breaker breaker KAVL 4470 the Riptide. 😂

Rick, do you have to worry that the radome is close to people? Nice job on the install! JIM

A trick I learned from professional electronics installers for pulling wire through conduits is to douse them in dish detergent before pulling. They are slippery and pull easily and the detergent dries with no worrisome residue. Too late for this project, but try it next time.

Good job, I was wondering if it came with Hdwr with the required depth to Install it on a 1/4 thick Alum. plate. I like the way the Radar works in detail, real nice. I wonder if it has different color coding separating Boats not just Boats moving and Land. Will watch for next EP when you go the Tech. settings.

Nice presentation

The Dremel muti max sonic to is great as well for cutting and what not

Damn..... Doppler radar. Wait. What? My local radio station doesn't have that. Haha

Cable pulling is always a pain, but got to be careful of crimping and penetrations chaffing

I foresee a new segment... "coffee chat with Tiki"

Very Happy for you Sir !! Are you planning on finding some rubber grommets for the holes you drilled were the wires come out of to keep from chafing and water intuition? PS It's now time for Cocktails !!

Sweet 👍

Saaaweeeet!

I love the end, it ain't always simple is it?

I just caught about 70-80 Walleye with a Raymarine Dragon Fly on Lake Erie.

Thanks Cap l am like KwlOnelB said the power cable need to be as far away from the Data cable as possible as a rule of thumb...l have been a Ham Radio SSB Opr for about 60 some years now but hay if it works that's fine....But a power surge like lighting might cause a problem down the road....Thanks again....!

Glad to see your upgrades. I always see radar units mounted up high on the mast of sailboats. Is this a different system than most where height doesn't add to its capabilities?

Are you not worried about fatigue and abrasion of the wires that loop around the swivel where you hung the radar? There is going to be a lot of movement of the wires there. I think if you moved the bend in the wires up above the swivel slightly there will be less bending and abrasion of the wires.

Hey Rick Red also means enemy target. So maybe its time to unveil the hidden torpedo launchers and the 20 mm gun on the bow... hahahahaha!

pvc washers might have been easier. You can even make them from standard plumbing pipe.

Hahaha,, don't beat me !! I only bought 1.. just kidding 😅 Captain.

Nice work. The chart overlay seems a few degrees off of the RADAR return. Is it a compass deviation issue?

That is pretty impressive being no higher than it is mounted, if it were mast height how would that increase range?

Hi Capt Rick - Great job - Can you overlay your AIS on the radar as well on that model?