Stereo equipment in boat
 

OK - this may be a no brainer but I have to ask. Exactly how vital is it to
use marine grade equipment when installing a stereo in a boat? I realize
that if water gets in the head unit it would probably fry but if I protected
it from that somehow, could I safely install the old car stereo and speakers
I have sitting in my closet in my fishing boat? I'm half a country away from
any salt water so that won't be a concern. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx!

Stereo equipment in boat
 

I would say very important. Speakers won't last long at all. I put a regular
car stereo in the pilothouse of my trawler. VERY protected from the weather,
and it still crapped out after about 18 months. I think it's just the humid
air/environment that gets to it. Probably in my case a bit of salt air, but
I'm normally in brackish water. I'd stick with marine stuff. I especially
like my Bose box speakers outside!

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Keith
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"There are two theories to arguing with a woman.
Neither one works." - Will Rogers
"somebody" wrote in message
...
OK - this may be a no brainer but I have to ask. Exactly how vital is it
to
use marine grade equipment when installing a stereo in a boat? I realize
that if water gets in the head unit it would probably fry but if I
protected
it from that somehow, could I safely install the old car stereo and
speakers
I have sitting in my closet in my fishing boat? I'm half a country away
from
any salt water so that won't be a concern. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx!

Stereo equipment in boat
 

"somebody" wrote
OK - this may be a no brainer but I have to ask. Exactly how vital is it
to
use marine grade equipment when installing a stereo in a boat? I realize
that if water gets in the head unit it would probably fry but if I
protected
it from that somehow, could I safely install the old car stereo and
speakers
I have sitting in my closet in my fishing boat? I'm half a country away
from
any salt water so that won't be a concern. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx!


It's absolutely vital to the marine electronics industry that you use only
their equipment, and if you try to install a car stereo in a boat, and they
find out about it, it could cost you your fishing license!

;-)
Jack

Stereo equipment in boat
 

I'll put in a dissenting opinion - I've always used marine or outdoor speakers,
but I'm not sure its needed for the electronics, especially given the premium
they charge. Currently I'm using a Sony car radio with a 10 CD changer. It was
bought almost 4 years ago and has survived with no trouble, including a year in
the tropics. BTW, the almost new "marine" unit that it replaced was given to a
friend who reports that it died recently.


"Keith" wrote in message
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I would say very important. Speakers won't last long at all. I put a regular
car stereo in the pilothouse of my trawler. VERY protected from the weather,
and it still crapped out after about 18 months. I think it's just the humid
air/environment that gets to it. Probably in my case a bit of salt air, but
I'm normally in brackish water. I'd stick with marine stuff. I especially
like my Bose box speakers outside!

--


Keith
__
"There are two theories to arguing with a woman.
Neither one works." - Will Rogers
"somebody" wrote in message
...
OK - this may be a no brainer but I have to ask. Exactly how vital is it
to
use marine grade equipment when installing a stereo in a boat? I realize
that if water gets in the head unit it would probably fry but if I
protected
it from that somehow, could I safely install the old car stereo and
speakers
I have sitting in my closet in my fishing boat? I'm half a country away
from
any salt water so that won't be a concern. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanx!

Stereo equipment in boat
 

Having had three consecutive Jensen marine CD systems fail over a three
month period, I have to say WHY BOTHER WITH MARINE STUFF. Especially from
Jensen.

David

Stereo equipment in boat
 

"David&Joan" wrote in
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Having had three consecutive Jensen marine CD systems fail over a three
month period, I have to say WHY BOTHER WITH MARINE STUFF. Especially from
Jensen.

David




It wasn't a "marine unit". None of them are that I know of. "Marine
units" are easily identified by the BIG ASSED WATERTIGHT SEALS, MILITARY-
STYLE sealed connectors with o-rings and watertight sealing caps, o-ring
sealing controls and buttons on the front and, most importantly.....

NO HOLES IN THE CASE ANYPLACE THAT WATER CAN GET INTO!

Having wires sticking out the back and a cheap plastic plug open to
seawater doesn't count.

Obviously, just changing the black front out for a white front DOESN'T make
it a "marine unit" by any stretch of the West Marine imagination.....(c;

Larry....

Compare it with your nice marine VHF SEALED radio....

Stereo equipment in boat
 

Most Marine Stereo's are just rebadged car units. I've never had a regular
stereo in my sailboat cabin fail over 10 years, 3 boats and several upgrades.
Get a Pioneer head unit and you'll be happy. Speakers, of course, should be
built for marine environment, though even regular units will last quite a while
below decks.

RB

Stereo equipment in boat
 

A stereo installed below on a boat is not much different than a stereo that's
installed in a car that sits outside.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"

Stereo equipment in boat--What do you put it in?
 

I've read these posts with interest and have sprung for a car stereo
CD-player. Now the issue is what to put it in. The 12 year old Standard
Horizon came in its own plastic case with lid but nothing like that for this
unit. I do not have a flat surface in the cabin to put the unit into so I
was thinking of making a box of some kind to hide the unit which is not that
pleasant to look at. Any suggestions?


Stan



"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
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A stereo installed below on a boat is not much different than a stereo
that's
installed in a car that sits outside.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"

Stereo equipment in boat--What do you put it in?
 

Poly Planar makes a nice enclosure for automotive style stereo systems. It's
white plastic with a gasketed smoked front door. It includes a surface
mounting bracket so you don't need to cut a large mounting hole in your
boat. They also make splash covers for built-in radios.

These are available through West Marine. I'm sure you can also buy them from
other sources.

Rusty O

Stereo equipment in boat--What do you put it in?
 

Thanks...I'm checking that out now. Stan



"Rusty O" wrote in message link.net...
Poly Planar makes a nice enclosure for automotive style stereo systems. It's
white plastic with a gasketed smoked front door. It includes a surface
mounting bracket so you don't need to cut a large mounting hole in your
boat. They also make splash covers for built-in radios.

These are available through West Marine. I'm sure you can also buy them from
other sources.

Rusty O

Stereo equipment in boat
 

Anyone have experience with Boss marine stereo equipment and speakers? Any
comments?

Tim
Bluff City, TN

Stereo equipment in boat
 

The cockpit speakers sound real nice - possibly the best you can get. The
"environmental speakers" are nice also; it seems like the keep improving them
without changing the model number. I used them down below until they were
ripped off, now I'm using the Cambridge Soundworks equivalents.



"Tim Urbin" wrote in message
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Anyone have experience with Boss marine stereo equipment and speakers? Any
comments?

Tim
Bluff City, TN

Stereo equipment in boat
 

Thanks, Jeff. Appreciate the info!

Tim
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Bluff City, TN

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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The cockpit speakers sound real nice - possibly the best you can get. The
"environmental speakers" are nice also; it seems like the keep improving
them
without changing the model number. I used them down below until they were
ripped off, now I'm using the Cambridge Soundworks equivalents.



"Tim Urbin" wrote in message
...
Anyone have experience with Boss marine stereo equipment and speakers?
Any
comments?

Tim
Bluff City, TN