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DJ Pearce
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Initially Posted - 03/25/2002 : 20:51:44

Hi folks, I know that this has been covered in the last year or so but I don't recall the details. I would like to install a radio/CD player in my 1989 Catalina 25 which has traditional interior. Any thoughts on location of the receiver and speakers? If I place only interior speakers will the sound quality in the cockpit be ok? Also, any advice on on models and brands. As always, thank you. Doug Pearce on Sirona

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frich
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 : 07:24:19

DJ

I too just installed a Jensen #5100 CD player in a 84 C25. Check out my recent post on the C25 specific forum "Easy stereo mount".

I did not want to cut any holes so i opted for a simple install using off the shelf hardware items. I also installed (4) box speakers, (2) in the V berth, (2) in the galley. I ran 18 gauge multi wire cable to (tucking it to the underside of the shelves, and through the bulkhead.

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Frank Rich

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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 : 09:35:59

I installed the player in the upper portion of the teak panel between the galley and the lazarette - out of the way, out of sight and close to electrical hook-ups. I cut holes in the flat surfaces (term?) below the seats (term?) for the flush mount speakers. I lost practically zero cabin space. Sound quality in cockpit would depend on power of player and speakers. I got a refurbish CD player from Sony factory outlet store and speakers from Radio Shack on sale. Sounds great. Would have been nice if 1st mate would have let me spring for the infrared remote model!

Steve Madsen
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DJ Pearce
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Response Posted - 03/30/2002 : 22:27:05

Frank and Steve, Thank you for the advice. Happy sailing! Doug

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Manitou
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Response Posted - 05/26/2002 : 11:20:52

Hi,
New here but thought I would put in my two cents. I just installed a CD player and put it above the sink near the fuse panel. It made the wiring easy. I installed the speakers in the cockpit since that is where I spend the most time and I was afraid the sound would be too distorted with speakers in the salon. It is painfull to cut holes in the glass (I mounted on the vertical sides of the cockpit well about 18" back from the companion way. The good/bad news is that when I cut the hole for the starboard side speaker I found the 1" gap between the outer and inner glass core was water soaked with about 6" of water. At least I know it was there and can look for the offending leak. Good luck.

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MikeM
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Response Posted - 05/28/2002 : 09:20:03

I installed a CD player underneath the top stairs, installed two speakers in the cockpit seat walls and two inside the boat, port locker underneath the seatee. I went for a Walmart brand CD player ($50) since the expensive models also succomb to the salt air eventually. Works perfect.

Make sure you have an in-line fuse if you are going to direct to the battery.

Mike M
Marblehead, MA
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Wahoo
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Response Posted - 05/28/2002 : 18:03:18

I finally settled on locating the head unit (a standard DIN sized Jensen "marine" style) inset to the bulkhead between the end of the starboard settee and the sink for the head. The location is unobtrusive, the cutout minimal (but which I reinforced by a 3/8" oak surround) and permitted anchoring the back of the unit to the underside of the sink countertop. The location also permitted running the electrical wiring through the inside of the settee to a panel installed by the PO at the aft end of the settee which isolates all of the onboard electronics (stereo, VHF, cockpit electronics) from the lighting circuits (which are all on the original panel above the galley sink).
The speakers are indoor/outdoor boxes mounted on brackets on the salon/head bulkhead which point toward the cockpit. Sounds great inside and, if cranked up, in the cockpit.
I am still contemplating running a hardwired remote to one of the cockpit coaming boxes and possibly an second set of speakers in the cockpit benches but I'm not too wild about cutting such large holes in the fiberglass under the seats.

Ron Reinsel C-25 Hoo's Here #3992

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/29/2002 : 00:38:06

Since this is my first season with this boat, I want to get to know the boat before I start cutting holes all over the place. Right now I have a great sounding portable Sony AC/DC radio/cassette/CD boombox with wireless remote control, megabass,...etc, that I keep on the cutting board in the galley. I put a piece of nonslip pad under the box and lashed the handle to the upper teak trim to keep it secured. At the dock the radio is powered by shore power and when underway it is battery powered. Since it runs on it's own rechargeable D cell batteries it is not a burden to the onboard battery bank. The bonus is when I go ashore or use the pinic tables/grills at the marina I just pick up the radio and go. Lastly the radio only cost $60.00 and installation took about 5 seconds! If you are considering a new radio for your boat, try to get one with a remote. It's so nice to be able to change stations/tracks and adjust the volume from the cockpit.

Don Lucier, Northstar
C25 SR/FK

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jellyfish
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 16:11:47

we got a combo color TV, am/fm CD player that we run off the main battery. the sound quality is not as good as a regular CD player but the TV sure is fun for long weekends. cost $199 at Circut City and installs in seconds and you can move it around where ever you want it.

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f_sondergaard
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Response Posted - 06/05/2002 : 21:42:21

DJ

We installed our CD/Radio Stereo up front in the "V" under the bed board. I then ran the wires and mounted the speakers on the starboard and port side balkheads facing aft. The speakers are just above the shelves on both sides and you can hear the music fine outside. I placed the stereo there so it was out of sight out of mind. Plus it was easy to wire it from inside the front storage compartment.

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