(Ridiculously) basics of sailboat electrics - RTC #4
Ryan's tech corner is back, and this time, he answers a request you had: very basics of sailboat electrics!For all the people who were absolutely clueless about how we get power onboard a sailboat!In this video, Ryan explains our 2 current systems (AC and DC) and why the world ended up this way, how to charge batteries from different sources, how we power our different appliance, what an inverter is, and how I am able to run my hair dryer onboard.Ryan also goes through what an Amp is and what voltage, resistance and Wattage are.We hope some of you find this video useful!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** JOIN THE CREW! **Join our virtual crew of Patrons at: https://www.patreon.com/ryanandsophiesailing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** GEAR **⛵️Our boat: Polar Seal, 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40, owners version (2 cabins layout).Full tour and review of Polar Seal at: https://youtu.be/sxqKYydlxd0🎥 Photo & Film gearOur camera: https://amzn.to/2KyC8miImage stabilizing lens: https://amzn.to/2Kiq89iOur microphone: https://amzn.to/2Ix8MQdMicrophone windjammer: https://amzn.to/2KeEmYSOur action camera: https://amzn.to/2Ky8IBSOur drone: https://amzn.to/2tDjRdU⚠️ Disclosure:Some of the links above are affiliate links. As a friend of Ryan & Sophie Sailing, you allow us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate links! We only disclose links for products that we use and love, and believe you will love too.If you shop on Amazon, you can support this channel at no cost by using the link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 Thank you for supporting this channel!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** LINKS 🖇**http://www.ryanandsophie.com // Videos, stories, photos and other goodies of our travel and sailing adventurehttps://www.facebook.com/ryanandsophiesailing | Short stories and videos of our life onboard.https://www.instagram.com/ryan_and_sophie_sailing | Sweet photos of our sailing and the places we visit.https://www.twitter.com/ryan_and_sophie | Ask us short questions, get fast answers!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 **🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20You pay the same and Amazon gives us a little share of their profit, which helps us. We really appreciate your support!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** CONTACT 📬 **Say hi, ask us a question or send us feedback at:📩 ryanandsophieonaboat@gmail.com