It may still seem gray and cold today, but warm weather’s right around the corner! It won’t be long before you’ll be taking those trips on the water again, and while it’s great to enjoy the fresh air, I know you won’t really want to leave your tech behind on land. The simple fact of life in the 2020s is that “getting away from it all” doesn’t mean “getting disconnected.”
That’s why a lot of people choose to get some sort of satellite system for their boats. In past years, that almost always meant satellite television, but these days it can also mean satellite internet. Today’s satellite internet systems are generations ahead of where they used to be. They offer speeds similar to what you get on land, and that means you can shop and surf in style.
While we’re talking about satellite internet, though, I should mention that most satellite internet plans for boats aren’t unlimited. There are generous data caps, but you’ll blow through them in just a few days if you rely on your internet connection for streaming. That’s why I generally suggest getting BOTH satellite TV and satellite internet.
Are you going to “need a bigger boat?”
Yeah, whenever someone says “We’re gonna need a bigger boat” I think of Jaws.
But I’m getting off topic.
People often ask how big their boat needs to be in order to have satellite service, especially if they are thinking of satellite TV as well as internet. This time, there’s a really good answer.
The truth is, there’s no minimum size for a boat to have satellite service. Any boat with an electrical system can run satellites. Of course, you would need to be able to put up a dome that’s about 30″ in diameter in a way that it’s not going to get bumped into or obstructed. If you are using satellite TV as well as internet, you’ll need two domes.
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So, while there’s no hard and fast minimum, it’s pretty easy to see that you need at least a small cabin cruiser. You’ll need something with a mast tall enough to let the satellite equipment clear, and something with a decent electrical system and an indoor space for the satellite receiver and antenna control unit. That’s really all you need to be concerned about. You can enjoy satellite entertainment on practically any size boat?
OK smartypants, is there a maximum size then?
Yes, I pretty much asked for that.
If there’s a maximum size boat for satellite entertainment we’ve yet to encounter it. We’ve outfitted oil tankers and cruise ships, some of the largest vessels to ever sail the seas. I suppose there would probably come a point where you’d need a second set of satellite dishes rather than run thousands of feet of cable, but that would have to be one pretty large boat.
Yes, we at Signal Connect have done more satellite systems for more vessels than anyone else in the world in our over 20 years of experience. We’ve seen the big ones and the small ones. Now we’re ready to help you with your boat. We’ll get you set up with the best entertainment experience! Our team of engineers and customer service experts are here, ready to talk about your project. Call us at 888-233-7563 during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, no problem! Fill out the form below. We’ll get right back to you!
