Underwater Endoscope Camera for checking props etc

[Irish Rover]

I'm looking for a reasonably priced unit which will connect to my phone and will be good to 2 metres. I've used a Go Pro on a boathook but it lacks live view because the Bluetooth doesn't work underwater. Preferably from Ali Express or Amazon.

 

[KevinV]

I'm very happy with both my depstech ones - one plugs into the phone, the other is by wifi

I keep the plug-in one on the boat as it doesn't need charging

 

[billyfish]

Yep, second for depstect. Been in the fuel tank , in the boom, up the chimney, under the floor.

 

[Refueler]

I use a Fishing camera ... wider view and greater distance ...

You can get with plug in display or as mine which is wired (30m) to a WiFi box ... box being rechargeable.

 

[Irish Rover]

What ip rating do I need for inspecting props etc?

 

[yotter]

I have a Teslong one which is not bad, it plugs into a USB port on a PC. About £20, cannot recall. Having a handheld dedicated display look a bit easier though!

 

[dunedin]

What ip rating do I need for inspecting props etc?

The Depstech ones on Amazon are fine for this. Done many times

 

[Bouba]

Even with a single brand like Depstech there is a large range of features and prices…which one is recommended ?

 

[Irish Rover]

Thanks all. I just ordered this
Amazon.co.uk

 

[KevinV]

Thanks all. I just ordered this
Amazon.co.uk

For that money you can't go wrong I think

 

[billskip]

and will be good to 2 metres

It says it's only good for 1meter.

 

[Irish Rover]

It says it's only good for 1meter.

Yeah, I know. Actually my draft is marginally less than 1m but I was allowing for manoeuvring it into place etc. I decided to take a chance on it.

 

[billskip]

Yeah, I know. Actually my draft is marginally less than 1m but I was allowing for manoeuvring it into place etc. I decided to take a chance on it.

Well as you probably know rule of thumb is 1 meter is about 1.5 psi pressure and 2 is about 3psi i would stretch a bit of cling film over it but first test the working temperature with the lights on, so as to not melt the cling and fu the lens.

 

[ridgy]

The endoscopes I've looked at all have a focal range in single digit cm which is great for looking in fuel tanks etc but if you wanted to look at the prop you'd have to, from the deck, get it to within a couple of inches of the prop.

 

[Refueler]

The endoscopes I've looked at all have a focal range in single digit cm which is great for looking in fuel tanks etc but if you wanted to look at the prop you'd have to, from the deck, get it to within a couple of inches of the prop.

Which is exactly why I use a Fishing Camera .... which is designed to have good distance view ...

 

[ridgy]

Which is exactly why I use a Fishing Camera .... which is designed to have good distance view ...

Have you got a link to something similar?

 

[Refueler]

Have you got a link to something similar?

There are thousands on eBay .. Amazon ... AliExpress ....

Wireless Wifi Fish Finder Underwater 20m Video Camera Color HD 1000 Tvl Monitor for sale | eBay

When I bought mine - it was just under 80 quid .... but without the display ... instead it has a WiFi TX box .. so you can use any tablet / PC / phone as display. All in a very nice alloy framed box as you see in the eBay page ...

That reminds me - its been a long while since I checked the rechargeable battery in it !!

Quoted as good to 50m depth .. mines the 30m version.

 

[Bobc]

Got mine from ebay for under £10. I tape it to the boat hook. Great for checking the anodes and prop.

 

[oldgit]

From experience .
Just dont expect to have much success if the water is murky and any sort of decent flow of water ie, tide.

 

[ducked]

Yep, second for depstect. Been in the fuel tank , in the boom, up the chimney, under the floor.

Easily lost, then. Sounds almost as bad as a stray chuck key.