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09-25-2021, 09:49 AM
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Guru
City: st pete
Vessel Model: 430 Mainship
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,442
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Back up Camera
Shopping for the best back up camera for boats.
Has the following features:
View from Iphone or Ipad (option on plotter?)
Good enough depth of field to see back about 30 feet.
Long lasting battery, but nice to have option to wire.
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Options:
Would be nice to have motion sensitive alarm and/or light for security.
Looked at Arlo and Ring... but talking to their sales people from Timbuktu in a foreign language is fruitless.
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Also, nice to have a camera that looks back several hundred yards to see whose chasing me, but probably not work with the same camera.
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Seevee
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09-25-2021, 07:18 PM
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Guru
City: Southwest MI
Vessel Name: Sobelle
Vessel Model: C-Dory 22 Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,214
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I have a backup camera mounted on my boat. It is wired into the 12 volts and is on whenever the battery is on. Has a metal case and an IR illuminator. Has wifi so it can be viewed on any WiFi device, just connect to its network.
Chinese made. Similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Last...s%2C188&sr=8-9
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09-26-2021, 10:47 PM
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Senior Member
City: Merritt Island, FL
Vessel Name: Changes in L'Attitudes
Vessel Model: 1999 Maxum 4100 SCA (not a trawler)
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 180
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We use a ReoLink Argus PT as a backup/security cam. Solar charged battery. WiFi connected to boat's network which is connected to the internet. Steerable, excellent quality image. Motion detection, onboard sd and cloud storage.
https://reolink.com/product/argus-pt/
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Paul
Changes in L'Attitudes
1999 Maxum 4100 SCA
Merritt Island, FL
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09-27-2021, 07:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 253
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What about Wyze cameras? Their tech support seems better than others.
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09-27-2021, 09:48 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,956
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I have a Furrion back up camera that is designed for the RV world.
It has a 7" display that connects wirelessly to the 12V powered camera unt.
For power I just tapped into my existing stern navigation light power circuit.
I did not want a dedicated display unit, but in the end I am very happy with it.
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09-27-2021, 10:35 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,881
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I have a Furion wireless camera on my travel trailer with a small 4.3" display. It works well and also has a microphone.
It's not just a "backup camera" it is on all the time when we tow powered via the running lights circuit.
IF you have room I would rather have a separate display.
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Jay Leonard
Ex boats: 1983 40 Albin trunk cabin, 1978 Mainship 34 Model 1
New Port Richey, Fl
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01-05-2022, 09:49 PM
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Member
City: Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Mahanda
Vessel Model: GB 36 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 23
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I’ve been looking for a backup camera solution and came across this slightly cold thread. I’m intrigued by the thought of using a wireless, battery or battery/solar powered PTZ security camera like Paul mentions, and using a phone or tablet as the monitor and control.
Any new thoughts?
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01-05-2022, 10:23 PM
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Guru
City: Southwest MI
Vessel Name: Sobelle
Vessel Model: C-Dory 22 Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,214
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See my response in post #2 of this thread.
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01-05-2022, 11:02 PM
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Guru
City: Burien
Vessel Name: Intrepid
Vessel Model: North Pacific/ NP-45 Hull 10
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 639
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I have two garmin rear facing cameras that show up on plotter and three arlo cameras that are used for security and checking on the boat. I have thought about pointing them to the rear then monitoring them via iPad but in my case i haven't used them that way. Actually i have never went bow into a slip and have always backed in so it is my normal so haven't had the need to use the cameras .I do have the wife on headset so i know exactly where i am and need to go.
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01-06-2022, 07:45 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,881
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With the Furion cameras you can turn the sound on or off
I’m sure others also have that option. That might eliminate the need for a separate head set if you only need to listen.
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Jay Leonard
Ex boats: 1983 40 Albin trunk cabin, 1978 Mainship 34 Model 1
New Port Richey, Fl
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01-06-2022, 10:34 AM
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Member
City: League City TX
Vessel Name: Waypoint
Vessel Model: Defever 49 RPH
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 24
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I have the Blink system from Amazon. I have cameras for bow, cockpit, stern (for backing up) port, starboard and one for each engine. I also keep a couple of spares and I'll move them around for different purposes. The rechargeable batteries last 2 years. Infrared for night time, I get to see the marina's security guy at night. I'm very happy with the system.
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01-06-2022, 01:41 PM
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Guru
City: Malmö
Vessel Name: ABsolutely FABulous
Vessel Model: Greenline 33 Hybrid (2010)
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,382
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A few years ago, I installed a Raymarine/FLIR CAM220 IP Camera as a backup camera. It's connected to my e127 MFD. I like it a lot. My only complaint is that I have to remember to turn it on 5-10 minutes before I plan to use it in order for the image to appear on my MFD. I suspect I will eventually find a way to improve this with some configuration tweak.
https://www.raymarine.com/marine-cameras/cam220.html
I suppose, with the newer WiFi options, this camera is well on its way to becoming obsolete...
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Scott
2010 Greenline 33' Hybrid
Home port: Malmö, SWEDEN
Currently in: Valletta, MALTA (Departing ~12 June in the direction of GREECE)
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