Catalina 34

General Activities => Main Message Board => Topic started by: Medved on March 31, 2022, 04:58:43 AM

Title: monitor mount
Post by: Medved on March 31, 2022, 04:58:43 AM
Hi all, I need to setup to be able to work from the boat. I am in tech, so need to be able to mount 32-38" monitor. I was thinking to use a wall type mount and screw it to the mast, but wanted to check with the group to see if anyone else has done it and approach they took.
Title: Re: monitor mount
Post by: LogoFreak on March 31, 2022, 01:36:42 PM
Not a monitor, but it is a 32" HDR tv.
Title: Re: monitor mount
Post by: Jon W on March 31, 2022, 04:21:18 PM
LogoFreak, Does the tv run off the 12vdc or do you run the tv on AC from an inverter?
Title: Re: monitor mount
Post by: Medved on April 01, 2022, 04:21:56 AM
Quote from: LogoFreak on March 31, 2022, 01:36:42 PM
Not a monitor, but it is a 32" HDR tv.

I would have to mount it to the mast to make it work, since I need to look at code. But I am not sure if its a good idea to be drilling the mast.
Title: Re: monitor mount
Post by: Kyle Ewing on April 01, 2022, 05:03:46 AM
LogoFreak--I'd use large hose clamps or straps to attach a wood base to the mast then attach the monitor mount to the base.  That might make it easier to remove when you need the space.
Title: Re: monitor mount
Post by: Ron Hill on April 01, 2022, 02:53:10 PM
Guys : I mounted my smaller DC TV on the same bulkhead.  Went smaller (15" screen) so there was a lower Amp draw.

Also installed an A / B switch on the antenna feed.  That way A was the TV and B was the FM stereo.  Then the TV or the FM got the max signal (instead of a dividing splitter for only 50% of the signal!!)  :clap

A few thoughts