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Navy1
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Initially Posted - 01/05/2008 :  14:03:43  Show Profile
On a 2004 Catalina 250 WB, I want to install two outside stereo speakers underneath each raised seats in the aft cockpit area. Where and how is the best way to run the speaker wires into the cabin? Also, where is the best place to install a fixed mount GPS that has to be hard wired up? Thanks - Roger
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 :  19:36:15  Show Profile
Others can help you with the stereo. Do you have wheel steering? If so your best bet is to install a pedestal guard and mount the GPS on it.

Here is my setup:


The wires run inside the pedestal guard tubing to the battery area. There they join up with the VHF cabling to create a DSC-enabled system. That way your VHF can post an automatic May-Day with your coordinates and you can receive emergency messages and locations from other craft that need assistance.
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Navy1
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Response Posted - 01/06/2008 :  09:25:06  Show Profile
Randy, No, I don't have wheel steering, I have tiller. Wish I did have wheel steering for that reason, if none other. Looks like you have the same Garmin as I just bought. Hope I can hook it up to the VHF the same way, if I can figure it out. Thanks - Roger
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Jarrett Anderson
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Response Posted - 01/06/2008 :  10:33:31  Show Profile
Roger,
That is a great spot for the speakers. You can hear them very well in the cockpit as well as in the water while swimming behind the boat. You can run the wire through the seat stanchions or along side into the hull. Once inside (if your batteries are in the stern) follow the the battery wiring on the starboard side going to the electrical panel. Keep in mind the gas for your stove and shut off solenoid switch also follow this path. I had to remove the separation between the aft birth and battery area to access. I know some are small enough to crawl in- I am not. You will need to use a stiff electrical wire snake. I mounted the stereo forward of the sink- more wire feeding.

Happy wiring,

Jarrett_/)
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 01/06/2008 :  14:25:01  Show Profile
Rpger, check out Tom Potter's web site. He, and others, have mounted chartplotters on swing arms inside the cabin that swing out to the companionway. Click [url="http://www.knottycat.com/"]here[/url] and then click on mods. Welcome to the forum.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 01/07/2008 :  18:59:54  Show Profile
Roger,
Thanks for stopping by my website. I saw the note you left there for me.

The wing arm for the GPS is easy to make. I had a few pieces of teak and put it together. This is the second one I've made, the first was for my MacGregor 22. "Liberty Call".

I've attached a few pictures, its best just to look at them instead me trying to explain how I did it. But if you have any questions shoot them at me.

PS where does "Navy1" come from? I'm an retired Chief, ENC(AW).







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Navy1
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Response Posted - 01/08/2008 :  10:53:06  Show Profile
Randy, Thanks a lot for the extra pics, that will help a lot. I like where you mounted the compass under the GPS, good idea. Why do you have a handheld GPS besides the fixed mount? The Navy1 is because I am a Navy veteran too, although I was only in the Navy 4 years, YN2. 2 1/2 years on USS Independence CVA62, a plank owner. Last year finally found an old Navy buddy I hadn't seen for 50+ years. Cheers - Roger
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Navy1
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Response Posted - 01/08/2008 :  10:59:31  Show Profile
Randy, NAVY TOO is the name of my first sailboat, a Catalina 22. NAVY TOO II will be the name of my Catalina 250, which I haven't had in the water yet. Reason - 12" of ice. ha ha
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Response Posted - 01/08/2008 :  14:39:32  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Roger, glad you finally made it online. (25 year british navy vet.)
This past weekend we were on Biscayne Bay and met with Dan & Nancy owners of a West Write Potter from your neck of the woods.

Paul
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 01/08/2008 :  14:53:12  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Speaking from the experience of a friend, keep your speaker magnets away from your compass and autopilot, or be prepared for some interesting headings...
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Response Posted - 01/08/2008 :  19:45:54  Show Profile
Tom: Classy job on the arm! I like the upside-down compass--very creative--never saw that model before.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 01/08/2008 :  20:08:24  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Dave Bristle</i>
<br />Tom: Classy job on the arm! I like the upside-down compass--very creative--never saw that model before.
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Thanks Dave, I flipped the mounting bracket upside down and installed it. Also installed a snap on the arm and bulkhead. Once the arm was snapped in position, I adjusted the compass for a true reading. I just have to remember not to use the compass to steer by unless its snapped in place.


Roger,
The hand held GPS was a temporary install to run the DSC on the VHF until I found a cable to hook up my Lowrance 68C to the VHF, the handheld has since been removed and now used for a spare.
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