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170 MONTAUK: Installing Flush Mount Radio to Console
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| Author | Topic: 170 MONTAUK: Installing Flush Mount Radio to Console |
| BassinWhaler |
posted 09-24-2009 11:36 AM ET (US)  
Hi, I am about to flush mount a VHF radio into a 2008 170 Montauk and wonder if the forum has any thoughts on the best way to do that. My plan right now is to drill pilot holes at the corners and cut along the lines, either with a saw blade or a Dremel. Any advice you could give would be appreciated. This is the first time I'm cutting on a boat and would hate to screw anything up, to say the least. Thanks! |
| TRAFFICLAWYER |
posted 09-24-2009 11:46 AM ET (US)
Why cut a large hole??? Simply buy a VHF with the remote mic such as Icom or Standard Horizon, mount the radio anywhere out of the way perhaps in the console and just mount the mic head where it's conveniant.
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| Liteamorn |
posted 09-24-2009 04:33 PM ET (US)
I always put masking tape over the area, it seems to cut down on the rough edges. |
| Feejer |
posted 09-24-2009 04:50 PM ET (US)
DON'T DO IT See my links two links on my install. My Dauntless 180 has console similar in size to your 170 http://8140341.phanfare.com/3711662#imageID=65561922 |
| Marlin |
posted 09-24-2009 05:04 PM ET (US)
It's not that hard. I did exactly as you suggest -- drilled pilot holes at the corners, and cut the section out using a jigsaw with a fine-toothed blade. As Liteamorn said, I also used masking tape. The down side is that if I ever need to replace the radio, doubtless the new one will be a slightly different size... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v470/GoldenDaze/GoldenDaze/Console/ ?action=view¤t=console1.jpg If I were to do it again, I'd probably get a remote-mount version like trafficlawyer suggests. -Bob |
| Ferdinando |
posted 09-24-2009 07:23 PM ET (US)
Go with the remote and avoid the holes and headaches later. I installed both a VHF & a stereo radio with both sending units inside the console. All I had outside was the controls. Units will also last longer as there not exposed to the elements. |
| Dauntless16MA |
posted 09-24-2009 07:57 PM ET (US)
Hi - On my dauntless, the previous owner had a large VHF radio flush mounted in the console. When I bought the boat last year I had to replace that VHF due to water intrusion. I bought a Standard Horizon GX1500S which was a different size. I used King Starboard to make a custom flush mount which covered the old cut out. I wish that the previous owner had just used the remote mic option instead of cutting a huge hole in the console. Just something to take in to consideration before cutting. Picture below. http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad31/Dauntless16/DSC00785.jpg |
| Andrewdavis34 |
posted 09-24-2009 10:52 PM ET (US)
Dautless16MA, Where did you get the white starboard plugs/screw covers? Thanks |
| contender |
posted 09-25-2009 08:20 AM ET (US)
Trafficlaywer is correct, why do you want to put a big hole in your console, now when the radio goes bad you need to find one that will match the hole. Also I'm sure you can place it out of the way some were and keep dry and out of the elements...take care |
| davej14 |
posted 09-25-2009 11:14 AM ET (US)
It is not a big deal to cut the hole. Be sure to drill the corners first, as you are planning to do, and use a fine blade on your jig saw. I also second the idea of covering the cut area with masking tape first. I used the blue painters tape and there were no chip outs or scratches on the surrounding gel coat. Take your time and don't force the blade. Be sure to check the inside of the console carefully to make sure that the body of your radio will clear the inside surfaces and that everything is out of the way of the jig saw blade. It would also be good practice to add a strap from the rear of the radio to the console for added support. I was able to use one of the existing thru bolts for this purpose. http://www.bobdean.com/images/djpics/Center-Console-w-Stereo.jpg |
| Dauntless16MA |
posted 09-27-2009 10:35 PM ET (US)
Andrew - Those white screw caps are made by Fasco Fastener and available through West Marine. They come in either black or white. |
| Chuck Tribolet |
posted 09-28-2009 12:34 AM ET (US)
Put the radio where the speaker is pointed at your years, and that's very likely not flush mounted.
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| conch |
posted 09-28-2009 02:47 PM ET (US)
In the Martetplace section CW member Jmorgan 40 has listed a Icom 422 VHF with remote mic. that will handle the job. Chuck |
| GreatBayNH |
posted 09-28-2009 08:17 PM ET (US)
Hide the receiver in the console: http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i316/srcbell/2007%20Season%20Prep/ ?action=view¤t=NewVHFRadioandHourMeter.jpg Then mount the remote mic like so: Now you have the nice blank area on your dash available for something else. A stereo perhaps? Also pay special attention to the remote mic cord to make sure it lies neatly before chosing your location to secure the remote mic mounting bracket. |
| Andrewdavis34 |
posted 09-28-2009 11:53 PM ET (US)
Here are a few pictures of my installation. I too installed the VHF inside the console and mounted a external mic. Dauntless16MA thank you for the info on the screw covers. Here is the link to my VHF install as well as custom made gaff/deck brush holder. http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii291/Andrewdavis34/?newest=1
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