Real-world testing of the Starlink Performance Kit on both DC and AC power, cutting and extending the DC power cable, and looking into the specs and limits of the DC power supply
The Starlink Performance Kit is a high performance, ultra waterproof version of their product with helpful features designed with boats in mind.
Staying connected while living aboard full time requires a high quality internet router, Starlink, and cellular connections all configured and optimized for Teams and Zoom.
Starlink has released a flat, high-performance dish that can be used in-motion and comes with a wedge mount that may work well on your boat.
Having a Peplink router with a cellular modem paired with Starlink is essential for reliable connectivity aboard the boat.
Starlink is a great option to stay connected while at anchor or at the dock. There are still some challenges, but combined with a cellular router, it makes a powerful solution.
Starlink is still a very new technology, and not ready for being used underway or at anchor. However, in a marina it might work OK.
Many folks are asking about whether Starlink is a viable alternative for internet connectivity on the boat. I'll cover what I know and link to some other useful bits of info.
