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frich
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Initially Posted - 03/20/2002 :  07:48:05  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
Sorry I dont have pictures, but I just installed a CD/ stereo in my C25 and it could not have been easier. I thought I might share it for all who are interested.
I cringed at the thought of cutting holes, so what i bought was a CD radio mount bracket (one of those "U" shaped adjustable gizzmos). On the port side I had (2) bolts penetrating the hull for the midship lifeline stanchion. There were (2) nuts each on the underside, I unscrewed (1) nut from each and using materials bought at Sears Hardware threaded on a female coupler or extender. Then into this I threaded headless male bolts. All materials are for a 1/4 20 thread.

I then attached the bracket (SIMPLE!) the stereo sits just under topside, above the teak shelf.

I welcome any comments

Frank Rich
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/20/2002 :  12:29:08  Show Profile
You have a great idea for stereo mounting. I also agonized over installing(cutting, drilling,..etc) a 12v stereo system and since this is my first season with the boat, I thought it would be best to gather ideas, like yours, and maybe install one this summer, but for now I'll use a portable stereo. For Christmas this year my kids gave me (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone I picked it out) a Sony portable AM/FM/CD/Cassette stereo. This stereo also has a TV/Weatherband radio and a remote for around $70. I will probably bungee it to the dinette table against the bulkhead for now. The cool thing is with the remote, I can change stations, adjust volume, or play a CD without ever leaving the cockpit. When dockside it will run off AC and when I'm on the water and the batteries die I can replace them with fresh ones from the onboard D cell charger.

Sony also makes a boombox with rubber seals, gaskets, and bushings that they claim is splashproof and has an AC/DC adapter for cars and boats for $130.

Don Lucier, Northstar
C25 SR/FK
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frich
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Response Posted - 03/20/2002 :  15:45:04  Show Profile  Visit frich's Homepage
Don;
I got my cd unit on Ebay at a great price. Last summer I was on a buddies 30ft Dory on Peconic Bay here on Long Island, he was playing the most soothing music I had ever heard, I beklieve it was called "solitudes". It made for a great day, I cant wait!


You have a great idea for stereo mounting. I also agonized over installing(cutting, drilling,..etc) a 12v stereo system and since this is my first season with the boat, I thought it would be best to gather ideas, like yours, and maybe install one this summer, but for now I'll use a portable stereo. For Christmas this year my kids gave me (shhhhhh, don't tell anyone I picked it out) a Sony portable AM/FM/CD/Cassette stereo. This stereo also has a TV/Weatherband radio and a remote for around $70. I will probably bungee it to the dinette table against the bulkhead for now. The cool thing is with the remote, I can change stations, adjust volume, or play a CD without ever leaving the cockpit. When dockside it will run off AC and when I'm on the water and the batteries die I can replace them with fresh ones from the onboard D cell charger.

Sony also makes a boombox with rubber seals, gaskets, and bushings that they claim is splashproof and has an AC/DC adapter for cars and boats for $130.

Don Lucier, Northstar
C25 SR/FK
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peterh
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Response Posted - 03/24/2002 :  14:30:59  Show Profile
As an alternative...the previous owner of my boat mounted an AM/FM stereo-tape player vertically into the starboard teak shelf. It is flush-mounted into a cutout, with the body of the radio/tape player hidden in the space beneath the shelf. It is out of the way, near the batteries, which simplified wiring, and it has a very clean look. I would like to replace it w/ a radio/CD player, but the bad news is that I'll have to find one that fits the existing hole.

peter
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/24/2002 :  15:11:55  Show Profile
Another good idea. Thanks!

Don Lucier, Northstar
C25 SR/FK
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