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Steve
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Initially Posted - 03/27/2002 :  11:12:26  Show Profile
I'm installing a CD player in "Island Time" tomorrow and plan on installing flush mount speakers in the cockpit. This means I have to cut two 4" holes in the cockpit, facing in, somewhere just below the winch and cleats. Should I anticipate any structural and/or moisture problems from this? How should the fiberglass be sealed?

I know, I know. Some folks are fundamentally opposed to cutting holes in the boat, and I'm not crazy about it, but I do want to listen to my Jimmy Buffet CD's, and I don't want to install box speakers.

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Steve
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  12:07:01  Show Profile
Are you installing them in the seatbacks?

You gave me an idea. Would 4" speakers fit inside the coaming compartments?

Or, how about mounting waterproof speakers on the aft portion of the cockpit where you could also use the speaker holes for gudgeon and traveller access?

Don Lucier, Northstar
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Steve
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  12:33:38  Show Profile
Don,

I am installing them in the seatbacks. I thought about installing them in the coaming compartments, but that's usually where I stuff my empty beer cans until I get back to the dock.

Aft of the cockpit to allow gudgeon access, that's an idea. I need to replace the gudgeons anyway. I'll check this afternoon to see if I can make that work. I could put one there, and one on the forward part of the cockpit opposite the compass. The speakers may be too thick, though.

Steve.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  12:37:37  Show Profile
Exterior mount speakers should come with a weatherproof gasket. Have you considered mounting the speakers, facing in as you said, but down lower about calf height? Since Jimmy is a sailor, I won't hold wanting to listen to his music against you. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Steve
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  12:59:43  Show Profile
Steve,

These do have a waterproof gasket. Thanks for not holding this against me. My wife is opposed to music on the boat. I think it's OK as long as the following criteria are met: 1) It's only Jimmy Buffet pre 1980 CD's (except for "Floridays" that one was pretty good) 2) you only listen to it at anchor, or at the dock.

Steve.
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joshuaheard
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  13:16:45  Show Profile  Visit joshuaheard's Homepage
I installed 6" flush mount speakers in the forward cockpit bulkhead on either side of the companionway. It works great, but I put the speaker too close to the compass; the speaker magnet interferes with the compass. I am looking at magnetic shielding. I used nothing to seal the cut fiberglass, but did use silicone sealer between the speaker and the fiberglass. I thought about other areas of the cockpit, but access was too difficult. The speakers sound great! I wonder why everybody doesn't do it.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  13:23:13  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
We installed flush mounts in the seatback area of the cockpit. just for of the lockers. Plenty of room; we are installing new ones this year because the ones we had had the covers kicked in and they cracked. I would advise against putting them calf height because they would be even more apt to be kicked in!! The new ones have the metal mesh type cover and are two piece (cover and speaker) so that if it gets crushed again we can replace just the cover.


DW

Duane Wolff
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MattL
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  15:26:11  Show Profile
I don't have a CD player installed, but my boom box does a great job with Jimmy Cliff.
Matt
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FrankV
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  15:35:47  Show Profile
Just a suggestion, but we placed our speakers on the forward bulkhead by the head and sink facing the stern. The sound is great, (especially with the pop top up) and when anchored the sound is "in" the boat and less likely to offend those around you. Mainly, it allows you to use non-waterproof cheap speakers with no holes in the boat.
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 03/27/2002 :  21:37:34  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Might as well install some in the cabin also. My boat came used with Bose Wave speakers already installed, port & starboard on the seatee lockers and port & starboard on the cockpit benches. So they are at calf height but it has never been a problem. This is the 250 model, don't know how it would work on the 25. But with the FADE button, I can adjust the loudnes inside and out. The unit is mounted on the aft side of the galley and is in a water proof housing.

Safe voyages,
Ben, FL s/v Chick-a-pea C250wk
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