Cameras for backing nd rode

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vicwa67

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I recently bought two automotive backup cameras and associated wiring from Amazon. The total cost was around $50. I was surprised about the small size and low cost of the cameras. I attached one camera to the aft center of the bimini. It will look above the dingy and the wide angle lens will diminish any camera shake caused by the bimini frame movement. It has reverse mirror imaging and backup grid lines. I attached the other small camera below the bow anchor roller. I turned off the grid lines and reverse mirror imaging on the bow camera. Both cameras connect to the Garmin chart platter through the video #1 and video #2 inputs. These Garmin yellow video input wire terminals may be hard to find in the mess of wiring behind the dash panel. I ran the wiring from the stern camera along the starboard side of the boat to the breaker panel for power (I used the NEMA breaker) and the yellow video input for the Garmin chart plotter. I ran the wiring for the bow camera under the overhead panel in the v-berth. Now I can see 170 degrees behind me from the helm seat when backing up. And, I can monitor the rode and anchor from the helm seat while using the remote windless switch. All for $50 and my time.

Wayne Bernhardt
Tuggo, R-27
 
Great idea. Would you be able to post pictures of the images from the cameras on the Garmin?
 
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I was asked to post pictures of my backup and anchor cameras.

Picture #1: shows the backup camera attached the rear of the bimini.
Picture #2: shows the relative size of the backup camera.
Picture #3: shows the view from the backup camera.
Picture #4: shows the anchor camera below the bow roller.
Picture #5: shows the view from the anchor camera.
Picture #6: shows the anchor camera at the bow.

 
Thank you for posting the camera pictures. I am surprised at how good the quality of the pictures are, they seem to work great. Well worth the $50 you spent. That looks like a good future project.
 
That is a great equipment addition. Another additional project to add to my list. The stern camera with the Rib on the platform is a good idea. The view for an inexpensive camera is very good. Thanks for the post.
Brian Brown
Cutwater 26
PORT-A-GEE
 
Can you post a link to Amazon or a make/model for cameras? Thanks
 
Sorry for the late reply. I believe an Amazon search using the verbiage in parentheses below will lead to the items I used. These are not necessarily the best. This started as just an inexpensive experiment to see IF it would function properly. So far so good. The true test will come in the spring when the boat comes out of storage.

Anchor camera: You can cut the white and green wires to eliminate the grid lines and reverse imagining. (Reverse Backup Camera,RAAYOO L002 2-in-1 Universal Car Front/Side/Rear View Camera,2 Installation Options,Removable Guildlines,mirror non-mirror image,12V only)

Backup camera: (Car Backup cam Back up camera Car Rear View Camera Dash Cam Dash Camera Video Camera Waterproof Camera Wide Angle Auto Backup Camera Wireless dashcam Panlelo Car Rear View Camera HD Camera)

Wire: (BNC CCTV DVR Cable Video Surveillance Security System Camera Coaxial Wire Cord Connector (50ft 2-Pack) Premade All-in-One with Power Cord - 50 Feet)

RCA Connectors: (BNC to RCA (10 Pack) BNC Female to RCA Male, Connector, Adaptor, for CCTV)

Power connectors: ([Real 18AWG 43x2pcs Wires] 5 Pairs DC Power Pigtail Cable, 12V 5A Male & Female Connectors for CCTV Security Camera and Lighting Power Adapter by MILAPEAK (2.1mm x 5.5 mm, Ultra Thick 18AWG))
 
i've installed 2 remote view 12 v cameras. I bought my PEAK model off the internet. my other uses for the PEAK automobile back up camera: have one at the boat's helm station with the viewing eyeball mounted at the rear transom. use it as a rearview camera in a crowded channel (to see who is overtaking at more than NO WAKE speed so you can respond appropriately by horn signal...) it's also handy to view your s tern when backing into a slip or dock. these little 12 v cameras are great and very easy to install. (2) if you are towing a boat on a trailer you can wire the PEAK viewing eyeball to show you views of your boat and trailer as you move down the road. for boat launching, it's also very helpful. i am on my second PEAK. i wire it so it has constant 12 v power, not just power when the tow vehicle is in 'reverse.' the PEAK dashboard unit has an on off switch . we also put one onto the RV to help with parking. it was a lot cheaper than the $850 the manufacturer wanted for an OEM option. 🙂
 
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