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Post by sabre on Jul 3, 2023 20:32:32 GMT 12
I know a few of you use this so just looking for the approximate monthly costs of both. Much like most people, I would only be wanting it for three months...
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Post by ComfortZone on Jul 3, 2023 21:18:30 GMT 12
I know a few of you use this so just looking for the approximate monthly costs of both. Much like most people, I would only be wanting it for three months... Assuming you have a GO Modem and you want Predictwind Offshore, costs are (all USD) PW Offshore USD 99 for 3 months forecast.predictwind.com/register/change/package
Iridium GO hardware and subs here www.predictwind.com/iridium-go/
GO SIM Cards USD$10ea + $11.57 postage (which I complained loudly about receiving them in a NZD$5 NZ Post baggie)
GO SIM Activation USD49.95 +gst
GO Monthly Sub USD 155 +gst (GO Unlimited Plan)
you can cancel the GO sub in the second month after activation, people cruising for the winter usually buy 2-3 SIM cards to give them the option to cancel after first passage then activate for the return passage, but even this way you are up for 4 mths GO sub
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Post by sabre on Jul 3, 2023 21:52:59 GMT 12
Thanks CZ. So about $1300NZD+ the unit itself. Looking at going around NZ next summer but that looks a bit too spenny to justify. Might have to make do with an inreach.
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Post by Cantab on Jul 4, 2023 7:18:29 GMT 12
Consider Starlink, much more useful and cheaper.
In an emergency use your epirb if necessary.
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Post by sabre on Jul 4, 2023 7:46:52 GMT 12
Consider Starlink, much more useful and cheaper. In an emergency use your epirb if necessary. Worth considering I guess but still expensive. $729 purchase and $200/month. Not sure if you can pause the subscription? |
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Post by Cantab on Jul 4, 2023 8:59:33 GMT 12
" With Starlink, it’s a fair deal both ways. Starlink can adjust terms and pricing as needed, and customers can cancel at any time, for any reason.
Try any Starlink Service for 30 days and, if not satisfied, return the hardware for a full refund" In theory you can turn it on or off in monthly cycles. The terms have been settling down over time, its an evolving thing. In general things seem to be getting cheaper and better, lots of positive feedback from cruisers on SA, apart from the Musk haters. Side note, I found this absolutely mind blowing youtu.be/qs2QcycggWU |
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Post by sabre on Jul 4, 2023 10:08:25 GMT 12
" With Starlink, it’s a fair deal both ways. Starlink can adjust terms and pricing as needed, and customers can cancel at any time, for any reason.
Try any Starlink Service for 30 days and, if not satisfied, return the hardware for a full refund" In theory you can turn it on or off in monthly cycles. The terms have been settling down over time, its an evolving thing. In general things seem to be getting cheaper and better, lots of positive feedback from cruisers on SA, apart from the Musk haters. Side note, I found this absolutely mind blowing youtu.be/qs2QcycggWUThat might actually work. Have you had any first hand experience dealing with starlink? |
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Post by sabre on Jul 4, 2023 10:20:56 GMT 12
Have to have a proper suss later but looks like the aerial is quite big and may not be suitable for a small boat
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Post by muzled on Jul 4, 2023 11:15:00 GMT 12
Have to have a proper suss later but looks like the aerial is quite big and may not be suitable for a small boat Friend has the RV one on his boat. You can turn the plan on/off at your leisure. I read they're quite power hungry though which I decided wouldn't work on my little native log. |
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Post by Cantab on Jul 4, 2023 12:00:14 GMT 12
I've seen them on the back of quite a few boats, on the back with all the other junk, probably want some sort of arch/bimini to put it on.
About 50 x 30cm. Kids mum got one at home, they think its great.
Says it uses about 75w, should be able to run it and your laptop on a small inverter.
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Post by sabre on Jul 4, 2023 12:43:05 GMT 12
That aerial size is the killer for me. No way am I making room for that on my boat.
Anyone had any experience with forecasts through an inreach device? I'm guessing they will be fairly basic..
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Post by ComfortZone on Jul 4, 2023 12:59:30 GMT 12
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Post by fish on Jul 4, 2023 13:14:45 GMT 12
I've seen those starlink units advertised for $200. Note I didn't do a deep dive an aren't aware if you need different units for land based and marine.
It was Noel Leeming retailing them. The general vibe was for land based units I think. Subs was $100US / month (so about $160nz) can't remember where the GST sat, probably ontop.
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Post by muzled on Jul 4, 2023 18:13:14 GMT 12
I've seen those starlink units advertised for $200. Note I didn't do a deep dive an aren't aware if you need different units for land based and marine. It was Noel Leeming retailing them. The general vibe was for land based units I think. Subs was $100US / month (so about $160nz) can't remember where the GST sat, probably ontop. Thats for the Rural one where you have an annual fixed plan of $200/month (from memory), but you can't turn the plan on for one month and then off the next. That's the RV one which was $170/month? But those unit's are over a grand. They were down to $570 at one stage so I'm hopeful they might come back down again. |
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Post by sabre on Jul 4, 2023 18:33:49 GMT 12
I've seen those starlink units advertised for $200. Note I didn't do a deep dive an aren't aware if you need different units for land based and marine. It was Noel Leeming retailing them. The general vibe was for land based units I think. Subs was $100US / month (so about $160nz) can't remember where the GST sat, probably ontop. Thats for the Rural one where you have an annual fixed plan of $200/month (from memory), but you can't turn the plan on for one month and then off the next. That's the RV one which was $170/month? But those unit's are over a grand. They were down to $570 at one stage so I'm hopeful they might come back down again. Currently $729 for the hardware and $199mo. Can turn on and off as needed. www.starlink.com/roam |
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