Has anyone mounted a LCD Flat Pannel TV on an H30T. If so where, how big, what kind and do you have cable. Our marina has wired our dock for cable. It's $150.00 a season use it or not. Thanks in advance. Mike
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I have mounted a flat panel in both a 28 and a 38 ... it all depends on where you want to view it. I used flat panel brackets that have a 12" extension - swival arms so that I can easily mount and view how ever I want. The only problem with this approac is that I have to take it down when underway so that it can possibly swing in rough seas... no big deal... as for size... 15 inch is probably great for you vessel... the bigger the more power consumption - if planning on using at anchor.... power requirements are a big point for me since I live mostly at anchor when I am cruising... Have fun shopping.
I have mounted a flat panel in both a 28 and a 38 ... it all depends on where you want to view it. I used flat panel brackets that have a 12" extension - swival arms so that I can easily mount and view how ever I want. The only problem with this approac is that I have to take it down when underway so that it can possibly swing in rough seas... no big deal... as for size... 15 inch is probably great for you vessel... the bigger the more power consumption - if planning on using at anchor.... power requirements are a big point for me since I live mostly at anchor when I am cruising... Have fun shopping.
I have a 17"
I opted for a Samsung SyncMaster 710MP it is a 17"LCD TV(with a tuner) and it is also a monitor. I ounted it on my bulkhead adjacent to the head. I never have to pull it down it stays there even when underway. Since there is some stray wireless internet in the area I bring my laptop to the boat and attach a VGA cable to the laptop so I can use it. It also has a S-video and RCA video in. I also installed an am/fm/cd/dvd player so I can watch DVDs while on the hook.
I opted for a Samsung SyncMaster 710MP it is a 17"LCD TV(with a tuner) and it is also a monitor. I ounted it on my bulkhead adjacent to the head. I never have to pull it down it stays there even when underway. Since there is some stray wireless internet in the area I bring my laptop to the boat and attach a VGA cable to the laptop so I can use it. It also has a S-video and RCA video in. I also installed an am/fm/cd/dvd player so I can watch DVDs while on the hook.
Velcro
I bought a 15" model from Wal-Mart. Didn't want to drill anymore holes in the bulkhead, so I brought some industrial grade velcro and attached the TV to the bulkhead with the velcro. So far no problems coming loose.
I bought a 15" model from Wal-Mart. Didn't want to drill anymore holes in the bulkhead, so I brought some industrial grade velcro and attached the TV to the bulkhead with the velcro. So far no problems coming loose.
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but.....
...........I also have an interest in putting in a flat panel tv. Are those of you that have them installed running them off of an inverter or are there 12V models out there. Most of the flat panels that I have looked at use a converter to bring the 120 down to 12V. Can you just eliminate the converter and wire it directly to the 12V system? I figured that it would be very inefficient to use a inverter to bring the 12V to 120V just to have the converter on the plug of the TV to bring it back to 12V. Any thoughts would be great. BTW...great idea with the velcro. Tim
...........I also have an interest in putting in a flat panel tv. Are those of you that have them installed running them off of an inverter or are there 12V models out there. Most of the flat panels that I have looked at use a converter to bring the 120 down to 12V. Can you just eliminate the converter and wire it directly to the 12V system? I figured that it would be very inefficient to use a inverter to bring the 12V to 120V just to have the converter on the plug of the TV to bring it back to 12V. Any thoughts would be great. BTW...great idea with the velcro. Tim
Tim
you can eliminate the power brick and run it directly from a 12VDC supply. I don't think there is a preferred method. The problem running it directly to 12VDC is, in the event of a power surge, you could destroy the supply board in the TV. Ask me how I know. Conversely, if you run off a non-sine wave inverter, the ripple on the brick and board can also destroy it. I'm sure folks have done it either way with success.
you can eliminate the power brick and run it directly from a 12VDC supply. I don't think there is a preferred method. The problem running it directly to 12VDC is, in the event of a power surge, you could destroy the supply board in the TV. Ask me how I know. Conversely, if you run off a non-sine wave inverter, the ripple on the brick and board can also destroy it. I'm sure folks have done it either way with success.
Tim, you are better off keeping the factory ..
converter. The flat screens are volt sensitive and if your 12 system in the boat is off it will shut off..or fry it like Don. Best thing is to have a sine wave inverter and plug the tv to the 120v. A non sine wave inverter can also cause interference. That is the way my TV came from when Hunter installed it and that is the explaination they gave me at the dealership. abe
converter. The flat screens are volt sensitive and if your 12 system in the boat is off it will shut off..or fry it like Don. Best thing is to have a sine wave inverter and plug the tv to the 120v. A non sine wave inverter can also cause interference. That is the way my TV came from when Hunter installed it and that is the explaination they gave me at the dealership. abe
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ther e are in line converters thaat are very efficient that condtion the voltage coming from your battries. these units will provide constant voltage nessary for your electronics. also an added benefit is that you can run your navigation gear though the unit and prottect it two. I am not sure but it may provide protection for a stay electromagntic pulse also.
ther e are in line converters thaat are very efficient that condtion the voltage coming from your battries. these units will provide constant voltage nessary for your electronics. also an added benefit is that you can run your navigation gear though the unit and prottect it two. I am not sure but it may provide protection for a stay electromagntic pulse also.
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