In a previous blog entry I described the dc drive onboard computer that runs the chart plotting and network software. At the chart table a Viewsonic monitor relies on shore power or, away from the dock, the inverter. The cockpit monitor is a dc 15 inch Argonaut Tflex G6 15XLR. I used three heavy duty hatch hinges to mount the monitior in front of, but still slightly inside the companionway opening. If the companionway doors have to be closed or the drop boards installed you don't have to move the monitor and if someone needs to go below, unpin the port side hinge and it swings open to starboard and out of the way.
The cigarette lighter dc power outlet is on the underside of the starboard cabinet that hides the back of the compass. This dc power outlet is connected to a dc dc power transformer to insure that the monitor always sees clean power. Use this outlet to charge the cell phone and no more frying cell phone batteries.
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