I Think My Stereo STB

General Boats and Motors
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4 1/2 years later i think my stereo gave it up. i would like to hear your thoughts on new ones. i have a flats style boat so space is at a premium. my current stereo is mounted on a shelf in the console and i want the new one to be there too. i have a small remote on the dash so there is a hole there for something already. i really dont want to cut much of a bigger hole.

i dont want a cd player, just a 9-pin ipod cord and am/fm

anywone have any suggestions or recommendations??

thanks in advance

congratz

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I’ve got this:

http://www.asaelectronics.com/detail.html?catid=&pid=207

You mount the amp/tuner in the console, or some out of the way place. The controller is on the dash. With the iPod cable, you can keep your iPod safe and have full iPod function on the controller. I’ve added Sirius too. Doesn’t take up much room, and has worked great (knock on wood) for 2+ years.

White Trash
Sea Fox 236
200HP Suzuki

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I have the exact same thing with Ipod and Sirius. Not a problem except the satellite antenna is a POS.

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I’m working on something a little different right now. All I have in the boat is a 3.5mm jack running directly to an amp. The idea being no head unit to replace down the road. Speakers are in as of yesterday and I plan on finishing the project tonight. Hopefully I’ll be able to post results and pictures tomorrow. If it works it will be a really simple setup that could support an ipod, an fm radio, or even a sat. radio really easily.

I’ll let you know.

Key West Sportsman 186
Yamaha 150 4 Stroke

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quote:
Originally posted by Half-hitched

I have the exact same thing with Ipod and Sirius. Not a problem except the satellite antenna is a POS.

I upgraded my satellite antenna, don’t use the base, and flush mounted it on to the dash.

http://www.buymarineelectronics.com/marine_antennas/sra_40.htm

I don’t have any problems, even receiving through the top.

White Trash
Sea Fox 236
200HP Suzuki

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thanks for the advice. i like the jack to the amp idea. i do however want am/fm and i’m not interested in satt radio

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how about a pair of LaScalas, a MC 275 and a Juicy Music Peach? I’ll make you a good deal.

Grady White 222

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I have the Fusion head unit and love it. How about JBL’s remote?

“Plan like you will live forever but live like you will die tomorrow.”

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I think this is what I was going to get.
http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/37943.html

“Plan like you will live forever but live like you will die tomorrow.”

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Itch, that is the same antenna that I have replaced twice.

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The am/fm option is definitely the weakness for the 3.5mm jack option. You can certainly find an am/fm walkman or something like that but obviously you won’t get great reception. Of course, if you are staying around Chas/MB or other populated areas reception shouldn’t be a problem for you. All I plan on using is an ipod on mine so it is the perfect option.

Here’s the jack (http://www.marine-electronics-unlimited.com/Poly-Planar+IC-3.5PM+MP3+Adapter.html). I’ll split that with two more Y cables for a 4 channel amp. The jack will be in the side (or bottom, I haven’t decided yet) of my e-box with the amp inside. The amp is powered directly to the battery with the remote switch running to an ACC switch. I went heavy on the speakers/amp cause I didn’t have to spend money on the head unit and got out for just under $300. Spent another $100 or so on wire, etc. and that was it. Now, I haven’t fired it up yet but I’ll let you know tomorrow how it sounds.

Key West Sportsman 186
Yamaha 150 4 Stroke