I am looking at getting an another Action cam, I started off with a cheapie, HP AC100. ( which has been great by the way! Just the mount broke. )

I watch alot of the Youtubers and although I wont be making content like them I'd like to record my days out.
Heres where I am looking for advice, 

Firstly which Camera should I go for, GoPro being the good choice because its waterproof but is there anything over in the USA that competes and would be worth looking at? ( I am from South Africa )

Next would be how would I mount it?
Chest Cam? Or fixed either near the console or motor?

And lastly, whats the best advice when it comes to battery life, I know most camera's only last two hours?
I see some people wire the charger into the boat if they mount it on the boat so its continuously charging, good idea?

 

I also know mic quality is something to look at, although I'm not planning on making instructional videos more so a catch montage over a few months is there anything else to look at there?

Love to hear all of your input!

 

I personally use a Garmin Virb Elite and have been really happy with it. I have a suction mount I put in my windshield of the boat and shoot from there. The head and chest mount videos are awful IMO. My boat has a 12V charging port so I bought a 12V charging cord and just keep it plugged in at all times, battery life is never an issue that way. If you're wanting to hear everything in the video, you'll need the external mic with the Virb. I don't have one, hearing me wouldn't add much except inappropriate jokes and swearing to the video.