Lcd tv mounting

[expressboy]

Hi All,
I want to ( I think ) mount a LCD TV of about 22"
on a articulating mount on the bulkhead that is shared by the galley/head in my 95 400 express, I plan on using the existing tv space for additional galley storage. My big question is : I have padded bulkheads and how thick is the bulkhead and what is its construction?. Can I face mount with screws or do I need to through bolt the mount. The TV and mount weigh about 15 lbs., but when the mount is extended it adds leverage. Thoughts??
EXPRESSBOY

 

[EarmarkMarine]

Yes, weight times distance does increase the load on an articulating mount hardware. These smaller mounts are designed to use two long mounting screws with very course threads into a pine stud of your home (similar to a lag bolt). But that doesn't fit a boat application when you are mounting to a fiberglass arch or 3/4-inch thick bulkhead. We have built an oval aluminum flange that converts a two bolt mounting to 6 or 8 #8 hardware which distributes the load over more fine thread screws and a larger surface area. A split birch spacer fits in behind the foam padding and controls the depth. This way the foam doesn't compress in a way that creates a depression and wrinkles the vinyl. We also modify the articulating mount with a stiffening bolt so that the LCD does not slowly walk away from the mounting wall as you are underway. You can view these parts and applications on our site.
David
earmarkmarine.com

 

[HIFI]

Hi All,
I want to ( I think ) mount a LCD TV of about 22"
on a articulating mount on the bulkhead that is shared by the galley/head in my 95 400 express, I plan on using the existing tv space for additional galley storage. My big question is : Thoughts??
EXPRESSBOY

I considered, what I think is the same mounting position. I decided against it. Not so much concern about mount, swing, articulation but the fact that I thought the TV would simply be in the way of the countertop. It is a low mount as well. I would like to see yours done. If it is a good idea I can easily convert mine.

I ended up mounting a TV on the rear bulk just above salon seating. It is fixed mount (preferred) and higher up. You also have room for a larger TV. There may be some viewing advantages as well. TV can be viewed from just about anywhere in salon, counter bar, guest state room and you don't have to swing anything.

 

[expressboy]

"I considered, what I think is the same mounting position. I decided against it. Not so much concern about mount, swing, articulation but the fact that I thought the TV would simply be in the way of the countertop. It is a low mount as well. I would like to see yours done. If it is a good idea I can easily convert mine.

I ended up mounting a TV on the rear bulk just above salon seating. It is fixed mount (preferred) and higher up. You also have room for a larger TV. There may be some viewing advantages as well. TV can be viewed from just about anywhere in salon, counter bar, guest state room and you don't have to swing anything."

Damn... that is a big tv. My idea for the other location is everybody on the settee on movie night has a great view. My biggest concern is the construction of the bulkhead. I also figure it will take a retainer strap to keep it in place underway.
Thanks for the replies!
Expressboy

 

[HIFI]

My biggest concern is the construction of the bulkhead. I also figure it will take a retainer strap to keep it in place underway.
Thanks for the replies!
Expressboy

If you and I are thinking the same (spot), the wall that is shared by galley and head is not a structural bulkhead. I think it is the fiberglass head shell. Still no worries. You would want to displace the mounting stress over a larger area. The mirror on the other side of wall is hinged. I am not sure of clearance between back of mirror and the head wall it is mounted. A large mount and a metal backing plate that mirrors, in size, the mount will be needed to sandwich and disperse load. You will have no worries with the structure of mount.

Please post photos when done.

 

[EarmarkMarine]

Doesn't the shower mold have an outer layer? Haven't seen many cases where the foam liner and vinyl are wraped to the shower shell directly. If there are two structural layers you do not want to bolt through both as the stress of compressing two layers may crack the shower shell. If there is only a single structure and it is the fiberglass shell then you can bond a birch block to the exterior of the shell with 3M Duramix (fiberglass body panel adhesive). It will not fail and this will give you a thicker structure for mounting without penetrating the shower shell. Btw, this mounting block can also be incorporated into something that can conceal all wiring where you don't have a built-in hollow raceway available.

David
Earmark Marine

 

[expressboy]

Thanks for all the info... I will post pics when I get the screen ( we can no longer call it the " tube") mounted.
My concern was it it was a cored bulkhead
Thanks
EXPRESSBOY