Lucia 40: Television Mount

[Terbonium]

Curious to where everyone might be installing their television(assuming you've decided to install one)

We went with a 32" Samsung SF351 thin monitor. Just about 1" thick at the base, and thinner and the top. The mount allows for us just about see the monitor from outside which is a nice addition that we did not plan on.

[Oliver66]

Looks nice !
Is it factory option or "handmade" by yourself ??
Didn't installed mine yet, but our will be for childs to have "peace" when mooring so it will be a combo with DVD reader ��

[Terbonium]

Thanks! Installed ourselves. Drilled our first 3 holes in our boat just this weekend Will be using an Android media box connected to an 8TB drive. All the movies and TV we'll need. (actually, the media sever is a little more complicated than that, but I'll talk about it more when it is installed).

The one aspect we were worried about was hitting the TV when coming up from the owner's cabin. So far it has not been an issue.

The mount is a QualGear QG-TM-005-WHT from Amazon.

[goat]

Congrats! You don't own a boat until you've drilled a hole in it.

[Oliver66]

Originally Posted by goat

Congrats! You don't own a boat until you've drilled a hole in it.

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[MKB53]

I too hate drilling holes!

Our set up is very similar to yours. Hitting the TV in the companionway does not seem to be a problem as long as it is tied back firmly. I am about 6ft 1in as a reference point.

We have found that we never use the extension of the mount if viewing inside. The option to view from the cockpit is good. I have a 2 TB WesternDigital MyCloud LAN server that does media serving (wifi) to the LG smart TV. works well. The LAN drive can also back up any PCs or handhelds you have on board.

[MKB53]

Bye the way that is where they mount the factory option as well. At least all of the ones that I have seen on the earlier hull #s.

[CaptainandGiGi]

Anyone do this with the factory installed freeze instead of the cupboard?? Just wondering how much more difficult it is?

[MKB53]

No problem with the freezer in place. I was able to do it without removing the freezer but it may be easier if you pull the freezer half way out. The freezer is in an inner frame/shell. As I recall this is boxed on all sides so pulling the fridge out won't help a lot. There is plenty of clearance for bolts.

[bob-lauriem]

Just shopping for a TV mount. After 15 years we bought a TV. My concern is mainly, how is it in a seaway? Like, crossing Oceans seaway. I was considering an articulating one or perhaps one just with a tilt but from what I have seen, they will not hold the TV firm for days on end at sea? Or will they?

I am leaning towards a HD fixed mount for that reason.

Thoughts? Currently in French Poly...

[Paul J. Nolan]

Is there anything more offensive, anything that more loudly shouts that someone has no idea what this sport is about than the idea of television aboard a boat? Even a powerboat?

Paul, no apologies whatsoever.

[wingssail]

Originally Posted by Paul J. Nolan

Is there anything more offensive, anything that more loudly shouts that someone has no idea what this sport is about than the idea of television aboard a boat? Even a powerboat?

Paul, no apologies whatsoever.

Let's see Paul J Nolan, what you are saying is that anyone who has or wants to have a television on a boat knows nothing about the sport of...sailing..liveaboard..cruising??

I disagree with you, I think your comment is arrogant, and further, I just plain don't believe you.

[DocBrauer]

After single handing the Caribbean then Mexico down to Colombia I crossed the Pacific Ocean to the Philippines. There I bought a Fuguma TV that has a 220 to 12 volt converter. Threw away the converter and wired to my D.C. Bought similar wall mount as yours. Mine locked against the wall. Would hook up to computer to show open cpn. Also great for movies. Has lasted through SE Asia, across Indian Ocean, around South Africa, across Atlantic and now back in Colombia. Has been good entertainment at anchor and on voyage. Your comment was stupid.

[DocBrauer]

From Philippines till now have sailed with my Filipina wife. Left USA in 2005.

[wingssail]

Originally Posted by DocBrauer

After single handing the Caribbean then Mexico down to Colombia I crossed the Pacific Ocean to the Philippines. There I bought a Fuguma TV that has a 220 to 12 volt converter. Threw away the converter and wired to my D.C. Bought similar wall mount as yours. Mine locked against the wall. Would hook up to computer to show open cpn. Also great for movies. Has lasted through SE Asia, across Indian Ocean, around South Africa, across Atlantic and now back in Colombia. Has been good entertainment at anchor and on voyage. Your comment was stupid.

I'm hoping that you're referring to Paul J. Nolan's asinine comment, not mine.