New to this, but wanting to introduce myself

CJK · 09-14-2006, 03:28 PM

Hello, I am new to the carputer world, but not boats and big audio system in them, now I want to meld all that together in one system

A little about the boat it is a 30 offshore boat with a cuddy, and I have scouted the cockpit and have room for 2 10" TVS in back of the bolsters seats for the passengers and room for a 6" (prefer touchscreen) in the dash to control the system. I also have a 15: flat LCD in the cabin that would also b eused down there. We currnelty have it hooked up to a DVD player to watch movies.

The stereo is a 4 amp system with 26 speakers and I have an aux in on the headunit to interface the puter with the stereo so all should be goo there.

What I am wanting is DVD for music videos and movies, and a good MP3 player, and also be able to integrate my existing GPS unit into it for the antenna and use it as moving map etc.

I have room in the cabin to install it and it will be out of the elements and I do not boat in Salt so that is not a concern, however the screen will be out in the light so ideas on what can be seen in the sun would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Christian

rsd212 · 09-14-2006, 05:28 PM

The sun is your enemy. Search "transreflective" and "sunlight readable". MP3Car sells a 7" sunlight readable monitor, straying from that may cause you some frustration. Welcome though

CJK · 09-14-2006, 09:49 PM

Great that is the kind of info I am looking to collect, it is going to be a long winter so I need some new projects

Keep the ideas coming

THANKS

Aisdale · 09-18-2006, 02:48 PM

Would love to see pics of the boat if you have?

CJK · 09-19-2006, 01:52 PM

here are some from during installation. I do not have any with me of the finished product

CJK · 09-19-2006, 01:58 PM

here are a few more, I will try and get some better ones that better describe what I am trying to accomplish