V-berth and mast electronics (Patreon)

The clothing locker is ready for primer. I'm heading over there now to apply the first coat. While I'm doing that, I'll prime the supports in the v-berth too. I should be able to finish the washer/dryer area next week. That means there's only the freezer area left. Because time is short demand, I've decided not to go the DIY route with the freezer. I've ordered a BI 53 from Isotherm. To be honest, I have my doubts about that product (primarily the amount of insulation). It'll be interesting to compare it to my DIY fridge in terms of energy usage :) By cheating and buying a finished freezer, I fully expect to be able to move into the forward cabin in late February :) 

I'm super excited about the GC200 camera at the top of the mast! I didn't get to include an example of day-time video in the youtube video. I'll post an example here on Patron in a few hours. It's foggy out now, but hopefully, it'll clear up in a few hours.

After last week's video, the Danish distributor of CZone (digital switching) reached out. One of their output interfaces should show up next week. I'm very excited! It's not a sponsored video, but I got a discount :) I'm starting out very simple with all the nav lights. In short, Digital switching will mean fewer wires running the length of that boat, being able to turn on/off/dim lights from anywhere in the boat, warning if a nav light fails. Digital switching gets expensive fast if you add a lot of circuits. I think it makes sense to use digital switching for some circuits bit, not for all. Yes, it sounds cool to turn on the freezer from the helm but do you really need that feature? ;) 

Like I mentioned in the video, I'm turning 40 next week (Jan 30th). That feels crazy. I remember turning 20 just the other day! I'm coming up on having lived aboard Obelix for six years. Time flies! No sign of mid-life crises yet ;) Perhaps that's because I'm doing what I've been dreaming about doing for years - fixing up an old sailboat to go cruising. You guys are a big part of the reason I get this opportunity. Thank you so so so much for your support! I'll see you later in the comment section :D