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mjnee
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Initially Posted - 04/07/2007 :  10:49:21  Show Profile
I am installing a stereo and would like to have two speakers on the deck. Any experience on where is the best location? Also, any ideas on the best location (easiest installation) for the stereo? Thanks.
Inis Ni'
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  11:03:02  Show Profile
Hey Mike,
You can just make out the side of my stereo (with grey knob) above the towel hanger (sorry only picture I had). Putting it there gives you easy access to the back for wiring and also if you get a stereo with a remote it allows you to use the remote from the cockpit.



My Bose 151 deck speakers are mounted under the catbird seats.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  11:36:46  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
I like Toms stero location, we installed ours on the fwd side of the galley (so it is behind the sink) it's out of the way till you lay down on the bunk and turn it on/off with your toes!

We also have a DVD Player and TV which we connect to the stereo AUX input so we get great sound while watching movies.

Paul.
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mjnee
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  12:08:39  Show Profile
I like your setup Tom. Unfortunately my 1996 250 did not come with the catbird seats. I have been thinking of getting them. Any downside? I have seen speakers installed above the storage locker. I wonder if any downside or other options?
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  12:58:17  Show Profile
What about inside the coaming boxes??? I don't mean blocking the opening but rather install them in the forward wall of the box.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  16:13:09  Show Profile
John thats a good idea.
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SEAN
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  16:20:18  Show Profile
we have our speakers in the coaming boxes,
I put the west marine mini speakers .
there not real loud (50 watt)but they fit nice ,there loud enough for easy listening but if you want to rock and roll ,
Tom looks like he has the set up (i like the remote)
and the carpentry skills
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atgep
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  18:35:33  Show Profile
Yeah, Tom is a showoff. I figure he could retire and make teak parts for the C-250.... His boat should be at the boat shows.

Tom.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  19:18:13  Show Profile
Howdy Chief Gepfrich! had to cut back on my teak workings, found out I'm allergic to of all things "Teak Sawdust". I have no problems handling the teak boards etc, but the sawdust tears me up. What a shame, I still have teak boards left and projects on the drawing board. I guess I need to teach the wife how to use the table saw.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 04/07/2007 :  20:04:09  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Tom,
I have a similar problem with Ipe (ironwood). I've learned to be aggressive about dust control, use my vacuum pickups, and my good air mask, or suffer through about three days of weepy eyes, scratchy throat and stuffed up nose. My dog suffers too, she's no longer allowed in the shop when I'm sanding, and not at all if I'm working on exotics like Ipe, Teak, Ebony, or Paduak. She likes to lay so close to the lathe she ends up covered in shavings, same with my planer if I don't have the vacuum attached.

I had a couple of different face masks before I bought this one, and I'd notice dust streaks where they didn't seal properly after chewing through lots of wood on my lathe, orbital sander, planer, etc. If you're fair like I am, Peruvian Walnut will do a great job of outlining your mask's failings for you, nice, dark streaks where the un filtered air is getting in. My ultimate solution will be a Trend full face mask, but they're about $250. Maybe the woodworking fairy will bring me one.

Apologies for hijacking the topic...
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