www.iFourWinns.com

has anyone mounted a tv so you can lay in bed and watch it the one above the stove just will not cut it

I mounted a 29" flat screen to the bulkhead to the right as you go down the stairs. I purchased a swivel mount. Drilled pilot holes and used SS lag bolts. The cable cord runs from the connection behind the old TV through a hole I drill in the upper cabinet where the coffee pot is. I ran a short extension cord from the coffee pot outlet for the TV power cord. The cords then run under the ceiling trim. I just pushed the cords between the wall and trim.

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2007 358 Vista

Keep in mind that they make TVs that use an external power supply (kind of like a laptop computer). These TVs run on 12V power from the adapter. This is what I bought for my 278 (a 22" TV) and that way I don't have to run the generator to watch TV while out on the water. I just purchased a plug that was the correct style and wired it into existing 12V power.
Do some looking around and you will find one that is setup this way if interested.

Good luck.

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The Dance II
2007 278 Vista
6.2L Mercruiser

What was the manufacturer of the tv with the external power supply?

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

Insignia is the brand I used. Both my cabin TVs are this way, built in DVD as well.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

The brand on mine is Element. I purchased from Target.

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The Dance II
2007 278 Vista
6.2L Mercruiser

Amazon has Pro Scan 22" at 129.00. Just bought one, checked it out and ordered another. 12v. with dvd player on side.

FYI that Proscan is model PLEDV2213A-E It is now listed at $159.99. I must of hit a sale price.

I have a 32" insignia with built in dvd player for the cockpit. I wasn't eager to start drilling holes in the hardtop, so I built a suction cup mount that hangs down from the hardtop. Works great, I think I paid around $175.

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Lakebum
2006 378 Vista
Nashville, TN
Current
04 Hustler Cheetah
06 Seadoo sportster 150
Past
06 378 vista
328 vista
240 horizon
21' glastron
20' celebrity