Marine Radio ?

I just bought a Boss Marine Radio. I built a small box that will sit on the back of my Jonboat. I put the speakers on the front and end of the box. I left about a 2in lip sticking out to protect the front where the head unit is.
The owners manual says it’s full “Marinized”. WTH does that mean. How much do I need to protect everything from the elements. When not on the water, the boat is in the barn. Will it be OK with a little spray and light rain while fishing? Should I buy one of those covers that go over the head unit?

Thanks,

According to Wiki:

Marinised (or marinized) electronics are electronics that use one or more of the following protection methods. In most cases more than one method is used:
1.Coated by a spray or dipping to protect from salt air and water.
2.Fully encapsulated in some form of resin or gel.
3.Protected from Vibrations by specialised mounting of internal parts.
4.Special corrosion resistant solder and corrosion resistant metals are used

Ideed you learn something new everyday!

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According to Wiki:

Marinised (or marinized) electronics are electronics that use one or more of the following protection methods. In most cases more than one method is used:
1.Coated by a spray or dipping to protect from salt air and water.
2.Fully encapsulated in some form of resin or gel.
3.Protected from Vibrations by specialised mounting of internal parts.
4.Special corrosion resistant solder and corrosion resistant metals are used

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i wouldn’t worry too much about it anyway. i’ve not been able to get a rise on 16 for the last two years on the Miss/Croix…

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i wouldn’t worry too much about it anyway. i’ve not been able to get a rise on 16 for the last two years on the Miss/Croix…

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I think most people stay clear of any conversation on 16 because they believe it’s for emergencies only. Not true, I know, but that’s what most folks have been told.

Channel 9 sees more radio traffic. If you see a 22 foot Wellcraft called Distant Sun go by on either of the rivers, give me a call on 9.

Grouse

I think the OP was referring to an AM/FM/CD type radio.

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If you see a 22 foot Wellcraft called Distant Sun go by on either of the rivers

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AH HAA! It was YOU!

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i wouldn’t worry too much about it anyway. i’ve not been able to get a rise on 16 for the last two years on the Miss/Croix…

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On a more serious note…

Not true Stuie. Most every year I hear people calling for LE’s and being answered on both rivers. Last year was the first year out of 7 I didn’t pick up a distress call.

Chit Chat is moved to other channels like Tucks favorite channel 69.

Marine communication radios need to be water proof (not water resistant).

I think Mike covered am/fm/cd players well…but remember, a cd player takes some power. If your battery is a bit weak, might not want play your favorite Cheech and Chong cd for 8 hours without having your engine running at some point.

i’ll check on 9 more often, even leave it there. I’m going by the Hunter Gillian if you see the ‘Gun Boat’ go by.

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If you see a 22 foot Wellcraft called Distant Sun go by on either of the rivers

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AH HAA! It was YOU!

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Oh come on Brian. You’re not still sore about that little incident with your side planers, are you? Cripes, let it go man!

Just to fill the rest of the iDo crew in, I kinda-sorta took out Brian’s right side planer rig last summer. If you listen to Brian, he’ll tell you that I blew by at about 40 MPH in the Distant Sun and that I was so close that he could read the “Made in China” sticker on the side of my Party Naked can cooler. Apparently, that’s getting too close. At least in his opinion.

In my defense, I looked back and saw this guy in a fishing boat wildly waving his hands in the air like some kind of spastic. Naturally, I assumed the guy was having a seizure. I mean, he was standing up waving his arms like a lunatic, what else could be happening?

So, of course, I turned the boat around and went back to render aid. Unfortunately, in the process, I then took out the planer rig on the other side. How was I supposed to know?

You just can’t please some people.

Grouse

You know Grouse, I forgot about that until you just brought it up.

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i’ll check on 9 more often, even leave it there. I’m going by the Hunter Gillian if you see the ‘Gun Boat’ go by.

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You can’t leave it there, I believe legally you have to monitor 16. And when I’m hollering for help, I hope you’ll hear me!

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i’ll check on 9 more often, even leave it there. I’m going by the Hunter Gillian if you see the ‘Gun Boat’ go by.

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You can’t leave it there, I believe legally you have to monitor 16. And when I’m hollering for help, I hope you’ll hear me!

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And that’s the best reason to buy a radio that has the ability to monitor at least three channels. The Standard Horizion model I use allows the user to scan all channels if wanted.

Generally I’ll scan 16, 14 and Tucks 69.

Personally id put a cover on it, either way, easy and cheap, though it’ll probably be just fine without one, it’ll also help to keep dust and dirt off the unit. I have a Clarion deck in my boat and it’s been rained. A bunch and it’s fine, it also stays in a clean garage when not in use.