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When we arrived at the anchorage, Holly handled the windlass while I talked through how we set the anchor. Weâve also got the anchor alarm running on a split screen, so you can see it working in real time, including when the alarms go off. The anchor watch is a custom Home Assistant setup that takes GPS, depth, heading and wind data from Signal K. It calculates our swing radius using the amount of rode weâve put out and the depth, then keeps an eye on the boat for any signs that weâre dragging. If the boat moves outside the area it should be in, both our phones get an alert and the onboard siren sounds, whether weâre awake, asleep, or simply not paying attention. Thatâs really why we built it: for peace of mind when weâre anchored. Weâve put the full write-up on our website, and Crew members can download the integration and map panel code. Read the write-up: https://svsabado.com/building-a-custom-anchor-watch-system-with-home-assistant-and-signalk/ Get the code: https://svsabado.com/documents/
The $500 water pump works! The antique diesel engine is back in action on the sailboat. It sounds good! Now I can get back out onto the water again! This is the Universal 5411 2 cylinder diesel. Naturally aspirated. Please remember to subscribe for the whole story on this abandoned sailboat.