Marine Radio/CD Player

  • bow1
    Maynard, Iowa
    Posts: 75
    May 26, 2006 at 1:33 pm #1250316

    How much of a job is installing a radio/ cd player in a boat. I have a Alumacraft 165 CS Mag. Any tips for wiring etc. Thanks and have a great weekend.

    bow1
    Maynard, Iowa
    Posts: 75
    May 26, 2006 at 2:08 pm #449514

    Thats kind of what I had planned. Any top brands to choose from, radios that is. Thanks

    ryana24
    Harmony, MN
    Posts: 173
    May 26, 2006 at 2:24 pm #449520

    IMO Clarion makes the best CD player for a boat. When you are going to put one in a boat i would advise not to skimp and go with a cheapo as you will not be happy.

    Ryan

    Todd_NE
    Posts: 701
    May 26, 2006 at 6:28 pm #449579

    big NO on aquatronics imho also

    T

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    May 26, 2006 at 6:34 pm #449582

    You should have a place to install a radio on your dash/console. Get a dremel tool with a cutting bit($35) you will also use it all over the house. Trace the template for the deck and wire the + and – to the battery or at the fuse block. Install an antenna and cut your holes for the speakers.
    Brand wise for the deck you can use just about anything. Just be sure to install a weather case/door with the deck. But make sure the speakers are poly or waterproof, not weather proof. Pretty simple to install.

    Theres a million decks and speakers on e-bay.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    May 26, 2006 at 9:03 pm #449602

    Alvin, did Kooty install yours ?!!!!

    big g

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    May 28, 2006 at 8:03 am #449791

    I have been very happy ordering stuff from Crutchfield.com. They have a marine section for radios with CD players plus marine speakers. Check out the Sony for $129. Plus they have Clarion and other good brands.

    No tax, plus free shipping…can’t beat that!

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