Plenty of boats already have a TV on board. Most of those TVs don’t last.
Standard consumer electronics, and even most marine-rated electronics, struggle on the water over time. Humidity, spray, and salt air make short work of components that weren’t built for the elements. Weather adds another problem: a TV mounted on an arm or bracket can bounce and shift when things get rough, risking damage to the TV and your boat’s interior.
Our in-wall, splash-resistant televisions solve both problems at once.
Built for Water and Salt
Parallel AV TVs are certified IPX4 water-resistant, which means they’ve been independently tested to handle splashing from any direction. That’s exactly the kind of protection a marine environment demands.
The construction helps too. Our frames are steel. Our screens are glass. Neither material is fazed by saltwater, and our sealed, hand-built construction keeps moisture out of the electronics entirely. If spray hits the screen, wipe it off and keep watching.
Our TVs are also heat-resistant up to 175°F. If your boat spends time in the sun, that’s the kind of resilience that matters.
Installing a Boat TV
Our in-wall TVs can install into the cabin wall, sitting flush with the surface. This protects the electronics from the elements while keeping the TV’s edges and corners out of your way. Even our largest models require only about three inches of interior wall depth.
There’s a practical benefit beyond aesthetics, too. A TV installed into the wall or cabinetry isn’t going anywhere if you hit weather. There’s no mount arm to flex, no bracket to work loose, nothing to shift under force. The TV is literally built into your boat.
What Size TV Makes Sense on a Boat?
Boat cabins are close-range viewing environments. The distance between a seat or berth and the opposite wall is usually short, which means a smaller screen often delivers a better experience than a larger one.
As a general guide:
| Screen Size | Comfortable Viewing Distance |
| 24″ | 3–5 feet |
| 32″ | 4–6 feet |
| 43″ | 5–8 feet |
| 55″ | 7–10 feet |
For most cabin installations, a 24″ or 32″ model hits the sweet spot. Larger vessels with proper salons or living areas can accommodate bigger screens when the viewing distance supports it.
Finish Options
Our TVs come in black frame, white frame, and Magic Mirror finishes. On a boat, black and white frames are the most practical choices, clean, purposeful, and easy to integrate into a cabin interior. Magic Mirror is available if you want the screen to disappear completely when it’s off, or to double as a working mirror, which is an efficient option in tight spaces.
Ready to Talk Through Your Cabin Install?
We’ve helped customers figure out TV installations in some unconventional spaces. A boat is one we know well. Give us a call or send a note. We’re happy to help you through the specifics of your setup.
We can even support you through our custom TV shop, if your setup requires something a bit beyond what we offer out of the box.
