TV on a 220 Sundeck
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brad10281
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Do you have internet access on the boat? If you do, you could look at something like the Slingbox (http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox) and watch TV via a laptop or cell phone. Otherwise, if your just looking at getting local channels via an antenna then a small portable TV would be fine I'm sure.
lake anna boater
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also check out directv they sale a portable tv that gets all the channels not that cheap but for those in need of a good football game you'll do anything right?
Alex F
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Besides the variable options technically, have you thought of the fact that it'll be very hard to see the screen, unless you have some kind of sun shade around the tv or buy special unit for outside viewing?
I bring this up b/c I use laptop on board and without sunshade, forget it. I also use cockpit TV and during the day it's not so good, depending on the angle and sun light direction. If you notice on my sig. I have full camper canvas, which stays on all the time. It still doesn't help on a bright day.
Alex.
I bring this up b/c I use laptop on board and without sunshade, forget it. I also use cockpit TV and during the day it's not so good, depending on the angle and sun light direction. If you notice on my sig. I have full camper canvas, which stays on all the time. It still doesn't help on a bright day.
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lake anna boater
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- mercrusier 4.3 mpi
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/globa...7_A&_DAV=-1&_dynSessConf=-4297869771275262039 here is the link for tv set
tdappleman
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wow - the MSRP on that thing is 1500!!! I hope it's sunlight viewable...
Here's a small unit which is similar to what a friend of mine has - it's not the best outside but you may be able to figure out a way to shade it as mentioned above...of course it means the game has to be over the air on a local channel.
http://www.radioshack.com/sm-buy-th...-tv-on-http-wwwradioshackcom--pi-2855063.html
Here's a small unit which is similar to what a friend of mine has - it's not the best outside but you may be able to figure out a way to shade it as mentioned above...of course it means the game has to be over the air on a local channel.
http://www.radioshack.com/sm-buy-th...-tv-on-http-wwwradioshackcom--pi-2855063.html
surfinjoe
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All are very good ideas. I think that my laptop will be the way to go. I need to look into a sun shade for sure. Maybe a make-shift piece of cardboard or something will work.
I love the direct tv Sat-go, but $999 is a bit steep! Maybe next year when the wife is working full time
I love the direct tv Sat-go, but $999 is a bit steep! Maybe next year when the wife is working full time
Vokell
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We take a 15 inch lcd tv (polaroid hd) on our 225 WE, with a small hd antenna that we picked up at w.lm.rt. I use our small jump start generator to power the tv and antenna. We can get the local channels hd, it looks great and can go for about four-five hours. I want to mount the tv to the inside of the cabin with a mount, not sure about that idea, has anyone done that to their boat, mounting a small tv? Love watching football on the weekends, just not enough power for the pot of chili......
