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WetWilly389 posted 04-05-2003 05:44 PM ET (US)
Do you think it would be a good idea to put a stereo on my 1984 13 super sport whaler? Do you think you would be able to hear it or if it would get to wet? Do you have any suggestions on where to put the speakers? i don't think you would get any sound out of the back storage unit. Thanks alot
adaps4 posted 04-05-2003 07:05 PM ET (US)
I have one on my 1972 suorpuss. West Marine sells a weatherproof unit that you can put any kind of stereo in and keep watertight. It works pretty well, but it is really expensive. I am putting the speakers in an enclosure of their own. There will be one speaker under each side of the bench seat. You can hear it really well if you get a powerful enought stereo and speaker combo. I really like having it- more for when we are hangin out at a sandbar though. It tends to scare the snook when you have tunes pumping out. Also, the neighboring fishermen will really get p.o.ed.
BugsyG posted 04-06-2003 10:10 AM ET (US)
I bought a Sea-Worthy stereo. CD Player, 2 speakers -- the works. Its water resistant. I can hear it enough if you crank it up when your running (I like doing that :) Its a good system. Cost around $150.00 I think. I bought it a year ago and I cannot recall the price.
Our 13 didn't have a stereo in it. We sold it before we got a stereo in it. But we did have a VHF Radio however.
JAZZ
jimh posted 04-06-2003 11:01 AM ET (US)
I don't think installing a music reproduction system on a small boat is a good idea.
You will have to play your music too loudly while underway. It will annoy all the other boaters for several hundred yards.
It can get wet.
You should decide if you like being outdoors enjoying the fresh air, being on the water, operating a boat, or you like listening to music. If you have some urge to listen to music while boating, I suggest you wear earphones, although that in itself may be dangerous since you might not be able to hear other boats approaching you or hailing you.
I cannot think of a worse place to attempt to listen to music than three feet from a running outboard motor. Would you bring an outboard motor into your bedroom, start it up, then listen to music? Of course not, that is a crazy thing to do. So why try to duplicate that effect on your boat?

jimp posted 04-06-2003 12:08 PM ET (US)
WetWilly389 -
I concur with JimH. Might be fun, but not worth the expense.
For years we used a portable tape deck then a CD player (halibut like Jimmy Buffet) in our Montauk and then Revenge. But a 13 is too small for a fixed unit and to get a suitable stereo in it and you have to spend too many dollars. If you really need music, go with a portable and don't worry about cutting holes. Not perfect, but doable.
JimP
jaccoserv posted 04-06-2003 01:53 PM ET (US)
If you ever watch ShipShape TV (formerly of Speedvision), tune in. One of his ongoing project boats is a new 130 Sport(his wifes?).
One week they put a bimini on but the last episode I saw was installing a stereo and 2 speakers on it. I suppose the fiberglass steering box and seats give you much working more room than a classic, but nontheless It was a pretty slick job. They used a stereo with a wireless remote so when your on the beach or the dock you don't even have to get on the boat to change stations/volume.
BugsyG posted 04-06-2003 08:55 PM ET (US)
I understand Jimh's point. I, however, decline with him. However, it is good that one is entitled to his/her opinions.
I like the fact of enjoying nature. That is peaceful at times. But other times, people like to play the music. I do agree with the fact that it can be annoying SOMETIMES, but not all the time.
I guess it really depends on the loudness of the engine to determine of how loud your sound system shall be. My engine, for instance, is enough to be heard. However, I am able to crank the stereo up to hear it without annoying other boaters. I really don't boat around tons of boats.
Jimh, do you believe that bigger boats shouldn't have stereos' either for that sake? I partially agree, but there is an effect that makes you feel good. For example, when you are running the big boat, it feels good to pop in a CD and play it while you are running.
Thank you for your post.
JAZZ
kgregg posted 04-07-2003 03:20 PM ET (US)
Jimh-
I wouldn't turn the music ON until I turned the outboard OFF, dropped the hook, and opened a nice cold adult beverage. Then I could enjoy the music (at a reasonable volume too.)
Can't wait to get back on the water (and toying with idea of installing cd player in CC of my Outrage 19)
Kevin
Dr T posted 04-07-2003 04:12 PM ET (US)
Years ago, I used to keep a little weather proof mono AM/FM/Weather band radio on the 13 to listen to while drift fishing.
If I were to use a stereo on the 13 now (not while underway), I would opt for a little portable MP3 player and some ear-bud or open air headphones. That way I could hear boat traffic, get much better stereo reproduction (than fixed speakers on a very poor acoustic platform), AND not bother anyone else (including the fish). In the best of all worlds, the MP3 player would also have a weather band that would automatically over-ride everyting else for alerts--but I haven't seen one yet.
Why MP3? It won't skip and has no moving parts to break if you bounce it around--and the 13 is a bit rough. If you zap a player with a static discharge, however, you may corrupt the firmware (like I did last weekend).
tds

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Author	Topic: Stereo on a 13 ft?
WetWilly389	posted 04-05-2003 05:44 PM ET (US) Do you think it would be a good idea to put a stereo on my 1984 13 super sport whaler? Do you think you would be able to hear it or if it would get to wet? Do you have any suggestions on where to put the speakers? i don't think you would get any sound out of the back storage unit. Thanks alot
adaps4	posted 04-05-2003 07:05 PM ET (US) I have one on my 1972 suorpuss. West Marine sells a weatherproof unit that you can put any kind of stereo in and keep watertight. It works pretty well, but it is really expensive. I am putting the speakers in an enclosure of their own. There will be one speaker under each side of the bench seat. You can hear it really well if you get a powerful enought stereo and speaker combo. I really like having it- more for when we are hangin out at a sandbar though. It tends to scare the snook when you have tunes pumping out. Also, the neighboring fishermen will really get p.o.ed.
BugsyG	posted 04-06-2003 10:10 AM ET (US) I bought a Sea-Worthy stereo. CD Player, 2 speakers -- the works. Its water resistant. I can hear it enough if you crank it up when your running (I like doing that :) Its a good system. Cost around $150.00 I think. I bought it a year ago and I cannot recall the price. Our 13 didn't have a stereo in it. We sold it before we got a stereo in it. But we did have a VHF Radio however. JAZZ
jimh	posted 04-06-2003 11:01 AM ET (US) I don't think installing a music reproduction system on a small boat is a good idea. You will have to play your music too loudly while underway. It will annoy all the other boaters for several hundred yards. It can get wet. You should decide if you like being outdoors enjoying the fresh air, being on the water, operating a boat, or you like listening to music. If you have some urge to listen to music while boating, I suggest you wear earphones, although that in itself may be dangerous since you might not be able to hear other boats approaching you or hailing you. I cannot think of a worse place to attempt to listen to music than three feet from a running outboard motor. Would you bring an outboard motor into your bedroom, start it up, then listen to music? Of course not, that is a crazy thing to do. So why try to duplicate that effect on your boat?
jimp	posted 04-06-2003 12:08 PM ET (US) WetWilly389 - I concur with JimH. Might be fun, but not worth the expense. For years we used a portable tape deck then a CD player (halibut like Jimmy Buffet) in our Montauk and then Revenge. But a 13 is too small for a fixed unit and to get a suitable stereo in it and you have to spend too many dollars. If you really need music, go with a portable and don't worry about cutting holes. Not perfect, but doable. JimP
jaccoserv	posted 04-06-2003 01:53 PM ET (US) If you ever watch ShipShape TV (formerly of Speedvision), tune in. One of his ongoing project boats is a new 130 Sport(his wifes?). One week they put a bimini on but the last episode I saw was installing a stereo and 2 speakers on it. I suppose the fiberglass steering box and seats give you much working more room than a classic, but nontheless It was a pretty slick job. They used a stereo with a wireless remote so when your on the beach or the dock you don't even have to get on the boat to change stations/volume.
BugsyG	posted 04-06-2003 08:55 PM ET (US) I understand Jimh's point. I, however, decline with him. However, it is good that one is entitled to his/her opinions. I like the fact of enjoying nature. That is peaceful at times. But other times, people like to play the music. I do agree with the fact that it can be annoying SOMETIMES, but not all the time. I guess it really depends on the loudness of the engine to determine of how loud your sound system shall be. My engine, for instance, is enough to be heard. However, I am able to crank the stereo up to hear it without annoying other boaters. I really don't boat around tons of boats. Jimh, do you believe that bigger boats shouldn't have stereos' either for that sake? I partially agree, but there is an effect that makes you feel good. For example, when you are running the big boat, it feels good to pop in a CD and play it while you are running. Thank you for your post. JAZZ
kgregg	posted 04-07-2003 03:20 PM ET (US) Jimh- I wouldn't turn the music ON until I turned the outboard OFF, dropped the hook, and opened a nice cold adult beverage. Then I could enjoy the music (at a reasonable volume too.) Can't wait to get back on the water (and toying with idea of installing cd player in CC of my Outrage 19) Kevin
Dr T	posted 04-07-2003 04:12 PM ET (US) Years ago, I used to keep a little weather proof mono AM/FM/Weather band radio on the 13 to listen to while drift fishing. If I were to use a stereo on the 13 now (not while underway), I would opt for a little portable MP3 player and some ear-bud or open air headphones. That way I could hear boat traffic, get much better stereo reproduction (than fixed speakers on a very poor acoustic platform), AND not bother anyone else (including the fish). In the best of all worlds, the MP3 player would also have a weather band that would automatically over-ride everyting else for alerts--but I haven't seen one yet. Why MP3? It won't skip and has no moving parts to break if you bounce it around--and the 13 is a bit rough. If you zap a player with a static discharge, however, you may corrupt the firmware (like I did last weekend). tds