I just purchased a Raymarine Ray54 radio for my Sea Fox 197CC, and am
trying to decide where to put it. I currently do not have a T-Top, but
I plan to add in a year or so, and the radio would be placed there
permanently.

My console does not have a radio box, so my options are top mount
(exposed to weather) or flush mount (requires a big hole).

I don't want to flush mount it, because of the hole, but I am worried
that exposure to weather would cause problems after awhile.

Any suggestions? Should I put it inside my console for the time being
in a box?