Sea Ray 420 Sedan Bridge
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The primary upgrades on this Sea Ray were Satellite TV, infrared control distribution and wholeboat video distribution. We also added some handy communications equipment like a dual station VHF radio and intercom.

Atop the radar arch we added a KVH Tracvision 4 that has the capability of feeding multiple satellite TV receivers. Since the arch already featured open array radar we used a custom tower to elevate the KVH above and behind the radar. This way the Tracvision is unobstructed and doesn’t ghost the radar. The anchor light was also elevated for 360-degree visibility
  Entering the salon and next to the entertainment center, the KVH on/off switch and service port are positioned above other lighting and control switches.
The salon’s factory entertainment system contains an LCD TV, DVD player plus the cabin and cockpit audio system electronics behind smoked glass doors.

Behind the doors is an FM/AM/CD player; CD changer and UHF/VHF amplified TV antenna control. We tied the salon LCD TV audio output into the source unit’ s auxiliary input to deliver theater sound over the existing stereo system.


In the cabinet below we concealed two DirecTV satellite receivers. The lower model is controlled via an infrared remote while the upper model is controlled via a radio frequency remote. The lower receiver has an IR emitter directly over the original IR target. Also, to the left and right are dual ship-to-shore antenna switches so that both receivers can remain operational while under a boathouse.

Above the entertainment center an infrared target is hidden behind the air conditioning vent. This allows full control over the Sat TV receiver while it is concealed behind closed cabinet doors.

Both Sat TV receivers are distributed to all four TV locations (including one on the bridge) through a multi-channel digital modulator. While one DirecTV receiver is always accessible on channel 50 the other is available on channel 60. Since one remote control is RF based and the other is IR based each works independently and simultaneously without conflict. Each remote is labeled on the backside according to its receiver designation and the receiver’s access channel.

Since the factory Clarion source unit does not have a provision for an infrared remote, the perfect accessory is this wireless radio frequency fob and accompanying receiver. Now, when enjoying the theater sound, it’s no longer necessary to get up, go over and open the cabinet doors to make adjustments.

Within the midship cabin we installed a flipdown 10-inch LCD complete with overhead lighting. Contained within the LCD is an infrared target providing control of the centralized DirecTV receiver.

This LCD also features a UHF/VHF TV tuner. We expanded the splitter and ran antenna service to the midship cabin.

Here is a pair of wireless headsets with the LCD’s remote control.

Just in front of the midship cabin’s center nightstand and between the two bunks, an AC receptacle and game port allow instant hook-up of an electronic game station and DVD drive.

In the master stateroom an IR target provides for control of one DirecTV receiver. And, if that particular receiver is currently in use in either the salon or midship cabin then the RF remote provides full access to the alternate receiver. Just switch channels and watch your own program.

An antenna outlet on the bridge allows for a temporary TV. This single outlet delivers VHF/UHF broadcasts plus both Sat TV receivers.

The factory VHF radio on the bridge.

We added a second VHF radio control station in the salon. This provides VHF radio operation from inside and offers the perfect bridge-to-cabin intercom system.

To avoid clutter we built a custom panel to encompass the existing air control panel plus the new handset and speaker.

Atop the arch we added a hailer that can be operated from either VHF radio handset.
 
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