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SSP posted 01-13-2013 10:35 PM ET (US)
I said I'd never do it because I wanted a simple fishing boat with very limited electronics. I have a GPS, Fishfinder, Bobs Jackplate, VHF, and now a power pole. I hate the idea of drill holes for speakers in my whaler's console. If you were me, what kind of stereo gear would you use? I want something that is good but won't give me problems due to the saltwater environment. Should I stick with the idea of not having one due to problems down the road?
WhatKnot posted 01-14-2013 07:36 PM ET (US)
A simple solution could be an iPod and portable Bluetooth speakers.
Binkster posted 01-15-2013 10:17 AM ET (US)
I would use headphones. There is nothing worse on the water than some boat parked near me while I'm fishing blasting their music over speakers. Sound carries a long way on the water.
rich
Commander Coo1 posted 01-15-2013 07:45 PM ET (US)
I put JL m770s and a clarion amp in my outrage 20 and i am glad i did every time i ride in the boat. i mounted the speakers low on the console and it has very good sound quality. if you dont want holes, you can build a cooler with speakers in it.
contender posted 01-15-2013 08:12 PM ET (US)
SSP, I believe someone on these sight put a stereo in a cooler to use on their boat, I just carry a small sony on board, do not want the extra holes in the boat for the speakers, also I can carry the sony to the beach or island when we land. But its true with today's electronics you can have an Ipod in your pocket with some ear phones or hook to some speakers.
Buckda posted 01-19-2013 05:26 PM ET (US)
http://img2-3.timeinc.net/ew/i/2012/10/05/Say-Anything.jpg
Mark D posted 01-21-2013 06:02 AM ET (US)
I can't remember where I saw the pictures created an extension to the anchor locker area out of plywood to hold his speakers.
andrey320 posted 01-21-2013 05:41 PM ET (US)
+1 on WhatKnot's recommendation.
I was "in the same boat as you a few month ago....
http://www.jbl.com/estore/jbl/us/products/JBL-Flip/JBL%20FLIP_JBL_US
This is what I have and am very happy with it. Loud enough to hear while running, wireless, use it to answer calls too!
sail16 posted 01-22-2013 08:26 PM ET (US)
http://www.ecoxgear.com/ecoxbt/ would seem worthy of consideration.
jtms posted 01-24-2013 03:35 PM ET (US)
My stereo quit working on my Montauk 2 years ago and I haven't replaced it and don't plan to. I use on of the $10 Ipod speakers that zips up that I bought at Bed Bath and Beyond. The first one lasted almost two years and I just invested in another one. It is great because it is portable and I can take it with me when we pull up to a beach and isn't too loud when fishing. Plus, it is loud enough to hear over my 2 stroke engine noise while running. Pretty much everyone that goes on my boat ends up buying one of these $10 dollar BB and Beyond Ipod/Speakers. It runs on regular batteries which I like becuase I get sick of recharging everything--batteries last a couple of months.
Spuds posted 02-07-2013 04:45 PM ET (US)
I refused to drill holes in my hull and went with the Bose SoundLink® Bluetooth® Mobile speaker.
I place it on my console or if we're anchored, up in the bow deck. Sounds great!
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/bluetooth_speakers/soundlink_wireless_speaker/index.jsp
bkjones posted 02-07-2013 09:58 PM ET (US)
I use this on my Montauk and it works great. Waterproof, floats and has good enough volume. I can't hear it super clear while underway at cruising speeds, but I'm working with a 28 year old 2 stroke. It's great for when we're at anchor or beached. Batteries last a long time.
Landlocked posted 02-13-2013 09:53 PM ET (US)
I mounted my stereo on a wooden bracket built and installed inside the side louvered door to the console. Bracket was mounted at the top of the door. You had to open door to access but it was clean and no holes. Speakers were installed in either side of the igloo cooler in front of the console. Worked great, sounded OK, but eventually I removed the whole setup when I re-wired the boat. Just never used it and the radio's location made it difficult to get a battery in and out of the side console door.

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Author	Topic: adding a stereo to older Montauk
SSP	posted 01-13-2013 10:35 PM ET (US) I said I'd never do it because I wanted a simple fishing boat with very limited electronics. I have a GPS, Fishfinder, Bobs Jackplate, VHF, and now a power pole. I hate the idea of drill holes for speakers in my whaler's console. If you were me, what kind of stereo gear would you use? I want something that is good but won't give me problems due to the saltwater environment. Should I stick with the idea of not having one due to problems down the road?
WhatKnot	posted 01-14-2013 07:36 PM ET (US) A simple solution could be an iPod and portable Bluetooth speakers.
Binkster	posted 01-15-2013 10:17 AM ET (US) I would use headphones. There is nothing worse on the water than some boat parked near me while I'm fishing blasting their music over speakers. Sound carries a long way on the water. rich
Commander Coo1	posted 01-15-2013 07:45 PM ET (US) I put JL m770s and a clarion amp in my outrage 20 and i am glad i did every time i ride in the boat. i mounted the speakers low on the console and it has very good sound quality. if you dont want holes, you can build a cooler with speakers in it.
contender	posted 01-15-2013 08:12 PM ET (US) SSP, I believe someone on these sight put a stereo in a cooler to use on their boat, I just carry a small sony on board, do not want the extra holes in the boat for the speakers, also I can carry the sony to the beach or island when we land. But its true with today's electronics you can have an Ipod in your pocket with some ear phones or hook to some speakers.
Buckda	posted 01-19-2013 05:26 PM ET (US) http://img2-3.timeinc.net/ew/i/2012/10/05/Say-Anything.jpg
Mark D	posted 01-21-2013 06:02 AM ET (US) I can't remember where I saw the pictures created an extension to the anchor locker area out of plywood to hold his speakers.
andrey320	posted 01-21-2013 05:41 PM ET (US) +1 on WhatKnot's recommendation. I was "in the same boat as you a few month ago.... http://www.jbl.com/estore/jbl/us/products/JBL-Flip/JBL%20FLIP_JBL_US This is what I have and am very happy with it. Loud enough to hear while running, wireless, use it to answer calls too!
sail16	posted 01-22-2013 08:26 PM ET (US) http://www.ecoxgear.com/ecoxbt/ would seem worthy of consideration.
jtms	posted 01-24-2013 03:35 PM ET (US) My stereo quit working on my Montauk 2 years ago and I haven't replaced it and don't plan to. I use on of the $10 Ipod speakers that zips up that I bought at Bed Bath and Beyond. The first one lasted almost two years and I just invested in another one. It is great because it is portable and I can take it with me when we pull up to a beach and isn't too loud when fishing. Plus, it is loud enough to hear over my 2 stroke engine noise while running. Pretty much everyone that goes on my boat ends up buying one of these $10 dollar BB and Beyond Ipod/Speakers. It runs on regular batteries which I like becuase I get sick of recharging everything--batteries last a couple of months.
Spuds	posted 02-07-2013 04:45 PM ET (US) I refused to drill holes in my hull and went with the Bose SoundLink® Bluetooth® Mobile speaker. I place it on my console or if we're anchored, up in the bow deck. Sounds great! http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/bluetooth_speakers/soundlink_wireless_speaker/index.jsp
bkjones	posted 02-07-2013 09:58 PM ET (US) I use this on my Montauk and it works great. Waterproof, floats and has good enough volume. I can't hear it super clear while underway at cruising speeds, but I'm working with a 28 year old 2 stroke. It's great for when we're at anchor or beached. Batteries last a long time.
Landlocked	posted 02-13-2013 09:53 PM ET (US) I mounted my stereo on a wooden bracket built and installed inside the side louvered door to the console. Bracket was mounted at the top of the door. You had to open door to access but it was clean and no holes. Speakers were installed in either side of the igloo cooler in front of the console. Worked great, sounded OK, but eventually I removed the whole setup when I re-wired the boat. Just never used it and the radio's location made it difficult to get a battery in and out of the side console door.