anybody using lcd-monitors on boat?problems?
 

planning to install Lcd monitors and cameras.one for rear view ,one for engine room.
are lcd monitors strong to handle boat vibrations?
anybody using them?
thnx

They're optional for the television in some Baja's.

I've got one in my cabin for a t.v. and the pictures great, they are durable too. I don't know about outside viewig though they aren't very bright and the glare may render it useless in the sun. $.02

Yep. We had to put the shades on the glass tops of the trans-am on the trip back from erie so i could play PS1 with the LCD screen. Works great in shade and really compact.

check out this threadCigarette Stealth LCD http://www.offshoreonly.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36425&highlight=cigaret te+cockpit

Cannot see in the sun. WONDERFUL for evening and night usage. Fine in the cabin day or night. Would worry about letting it see extremely cold temperatures. Extreme heat does not seem to bother it.

go to ebay and do a search on: PLANAR ct1904n
they are going for around $700 and are 19 inch diagonal.

I have a Macintosh 15" LCD monitor with S-video inputs.

timucin
I installed a couple cameras and a 5" LCD screen on my cruiser. They work great. I installed the screen overhead so glare would not be a problem. Both the cameras and LCD screen have stood up to a lot of abuse.
BTW, if you want any info on parts or sources, let me know. Just make sure your cameras will operate on 12V DC. Most come with an AC adapter, but that wont do you much good.
Gary

Gary Anderson: you are talking about what I exactly need.would be pleased if you send me link &info on parts.
thnx

X10.COM

Check out the following website weekly for sales on LCD screens. I got a 5" screen and mount for under $100. They also have switching boxes to change between cameras. Get an unpowered manual switcher.
http://www.partsexpress.com/

I got a low light B/W camera and a color camera for under $50 each from:
http://www.x10.com/products/cameras_wired.htm

The cameras come with an AC adapter that puts out 12V DC. I just threw away the AC adapter and ran the cameras off the boats 12V DC.
I was even able to hook a camera up to my night vision scope.
Gary

My crew cheif is working on a system that will have front and rear camera shots as well as sound right and left...and a recording device onboard....he is woking on a system that will alow our sponsors to be right there with us real time...we do not have many answers yet on how it will work.

plus the smart craft (lcd) computer for the new 525's

i know ettore is all lcd read outs....no mechanical gauges in there....contact them.

another person to chat with is steve miklos...we got some of our info from him..
let me know what you guys find!!!

If you are only going to use this for Back up safty and to help out with manuvering at the dock do yourself a favor and go Black and White. Not only is it MUCH cheaper but you will also be able to see it in the daylight. Rosen makes a water Resistent screen. It is no longer a current product but you may still be able to get some. I also sell a screen from a company called Crestron that is not sensitive to light but as you can imagine the cost goes up. They also make a waterproof membrain so you can protect it. If you go with Crestron the options are endless as it is a full remote control system if you want it to be. For examply you could have presets for drives and stuff like that :D Let your mind go wild and the Crestron will do it....... All it takes is money :D If you go black and white however you would stay cheap and compact. Camera's now are so damn small that you will not even see them on the boat and you can find a ton of them that will work with 12 volts. If you are worried about theft then Pioneer makes a screen that pops out and is also good in the light.

Jon

another one would be chris reindl

this is where i am going to use these devices.monitors/screens doesnt have to be waterproof cause they will stay inside.but one of the camera has to be waterproof.will install that one on the back of canopy.

*recording option cool idea...

sunlight is not very important ; I can make a half-cover for screens + they are in cokpit.

here is the pic

Since you are in canopy I was recommentind the water Resistent stuff strickly for the longgevity of the unit. Since you run in the salt corrosion is your enemy with stiff like this. For your rear camera if they can make a window in the back of the canapy you can mount the camera in there. There would likely be some optical distortion but I am sure you would get used to it quickly.

Jon