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Author:  jpc014 [ Sat May 02, 2009 7:28 pm ]
Post subject:  boat radios

any of you guys put a radio in your boats? im looking at maybe putting one in mine i want to be able to listen while i ride out during booze cruises and when fishing? just wondering i dont think i want an ice-chest radio either; buddy already has one for when we at the camps and stuff. and any suggestions on mounting head unit and speakers i have an 18x48 center console.

Author:  jus10inla [ Sat May 02, 2009 7:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

dude u got a center console.. mount the radio below all your gauges, then mount the speakers on both sides of the console! daz easy yea!

Author:  jpc014 [ Sun May 03, 2009 6:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

i know that, but looking i dont have too much room by the center console for the radio. i meant like where would you mount amps etc??? would the speakers have clear sound b/c they are not in a "closed in box"? recommend any brands of marine radios and speakers?

Author:  jus10inla [ Sun May 03, 2009 6:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

i had exposed speakers in my rhino, w/ no box, the sound wasnt as clear, but it got the job done. how hard is it to take the console off, fab everything up in it, then put it back on?

u can get a whole pyle radio setup from academy w/ 4 speakers, weather proof cover, and weather cd player for 100 dollars rite now.

Author:  PaulDarensbourg [ Sun May 03, 2009 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

Pyle is junk in my opinion. Go on ebay and look up Sony marine stereo. They usually have a combo with head unit and 2 black 6.5 inch speakers. Black speakers look alot better in a mudboat and the quality is better than the pyle junk. They run about 150 on ebay. They sound good in the high and mid range, but the bass sucks without an enclosure. I am getting ready to buy 2 more 6.5 speakers, an amp and 6 inch tube. That should make the boat a floating disco.

Author:  blaze [ Mon May 04, 2009 2:25 pm ]
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Jp I got a system for my old mitchcraft from boater world on vets. I think it was 150 for radio and speaker and that sucker rocked. Untill I blew the radio when I hooked my battery up backwards lol. The speakers were exposed no box around them or anything like that.

Author:  muddiejeep [ Mon May 04, 2009 2:47 pm ]
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Blaze boaters world is out of bussiness.

Author:  Wilson [ Mon May 04, 2009 3:10 pm ]
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I just bought a Pyle CD player, 2 speakers and the waterproof front enclosure for $90 at Cabelas. I know Pyle probably sucks but I hate to spend too much money on something that will be out in the weather 24/7 and could easily be stolen. I have a Sony marine CD in my ice chest radio that I could switch out if needed.

Does anyone have a good place to buy the waterproof radio box that is self-contained? Cabelas wanted $80 for the box and I didn't know if that was a good price. I want to mount the radio on the side of my seat box facing up because I don't want to cut big holes in my box and the radio would take up a lot of room.

Author:  PaulDarensbourg [ Mon May 04, 2009 9:04 pm ]
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Ebay has the enclosures for really good deals.

Author:  Gatorpoint [ Tue May 05, 2009 8:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

I got a Dual Brand radio with detachable face, CD, IPOD/MP3 plug in and 2 6.5 speakers from Boaters World for 99.99 shipped. Sounds better than I expected in my cooler.

Author:  stanco [ Tue May 05, 2009 12:19 pm ]
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http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/38073.html

http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/32374.html

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=260-788

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=267-524
or
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... r=267-7118

Author:  itmsuk2bu [ Wed May 06, 2009 2:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

this would be nice to mount under the console

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_20606SKM10 ... l=N&tp=972

Author:  coondik [ Wed May 06, 2009 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

i got a brand new ice chest radio i'll sale ya!
4 - 6 1/2" bazookas
1- 200W amp
Pioneer CD deck w/ IPOD controls
igloo 90qt ice chest hunter green/tan
i got about 600.00 in it. make me an offer!

Author:  aucoin [ Wed May 06, 2009 2:26 pm ]
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Author:  SwampSnyper [ Wed May 06, 2009 4:15 pm ]
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Author:  willett [ Thu May 07, 2009 10:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

here are 2 pretty good deals on ebay

But it now and Free Shipping

CD/MP3 player, wireless remote, 2 speakers, splash cover all for $93
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0043384180

or the same package just with 4 speakers for $118
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0325716877

Author:  Wilson [ Thu May 07, 2009 10:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

I bought a Pyle system similar to the one Willitt posted but I don't really have a place to mount flush speakers. Does anyone know where I can find a waterproof speaker box or have any creative ways to mount them without cutting into my pod seat? I might just have to buy the speakers that already come in a box and find another use for the one's I have.

Author:  froghunter [ Thu May 07, 2009 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

Gents check this out. You don't have the radio but it is to plug your Ipod into. I have the instructions, but cannot post. Tried but cannot. Just let me know and I can send it to you. It is for boats with an open front beck

Author:  SwampSnyper [ Thu May 07, 2009 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

Do a search. We had 2 threads going about the pipe bomb. Its a good solution. And its mobile so you can put it on your 4 wheeler or just carry it on your shoulder while walking down the street. :mrgreen:

Author:  stumpgrinder [ Fri May 08, 2009 8:12 pm ]
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I just built me a pipe bomb.... it's da cat's ass.

6" pvc with 45*'s on each end..... mounted up under my catwalk underneath my pickin box with 1 speaker pointed up at me and 1 pointed up at my helper. 150W amp inside with 2 6.5" Infinity marine 2-ways.... runs off an ipod. I got about $350 in it and it's worth every penny when u in da woods crawfishin all day. I don't know how I got by without it.

Author:  SwampSnyper [ Fri May 08, 2009 8:37 pm ]
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But does it keep da snakes away. :lol:

Author:  stumpgrinder [ Fri May 08, 2009 8:38 pm ]
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Author:  stanco [ Sat May 09, 2009 10:10 am ]
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Author:  Wilson [ Sat May 09, 2009 1:25 pm ]
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Author:  stanco [ Sat May 09, 2009 10:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

1st off I would shop those speakers ANYPLACE but West Marine. That place's prices are laughable.

If you want to do a setup with similar brackets, you might consider bending your own material. If you want 2 90 degree bends on a piece of aluminum, take it to a machine shop with a brake. I'm sure it wouldnt be anymore than a $10 cash sale.

There's another good online website I use, but I will say their site is a bit hard to navigate. www.boatfix.com. They have EVERYTHING marine, they stock it all, and their prices cant be beat. I have a few of their catalogs and they are thicker than a Chicago phone book.

Author:  SwampSnyper [ Sun May 10, 2009 9:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: boat radios

You can get a piece of al. flat bar at home depot and bend it on a picnic table with a c-clamp and hammer.

Author:  Ace [ Tue May 12, 2009 11:42 am ]
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Author:  stumpgrinder [ Wed May 13, 2009 5:49 am ]
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amp runs off my main batt.... been carryin' a spare just in case I kill it, but so far it hasn't.

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