Stereo install in the 24
 

Finally got around to installing the stereo. Took a LONG time starting from scratch but at least I know it was done right. :D

Here's some pics for ya Kirk and whoever else cares. :D

First I measured and marked where the speakers would go. Then taped them off to make sure there would be no chipping of the gel coat.

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Then the scary part. Time to start cutting! :eek:

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I then had to feed all the wires and install the head unit.

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I then wired the amps, capacitor and crossovers under the rear seat.

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Home stretch! Time to install the speakers! :D

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Installed the remote "bass boost" under the head unit.

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Fired it up and no blown fuses! :D

The 6.5s sounded great but the subs were weak. :( Time to make some air tight enclosures!

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Used some camper top tape to make a tight fit and screwed the cover down.

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Sounds awesome now! Had to turn the sub amp way down. :D

Added some protection to the subs and it's now complete! :evilb:

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You cut up my boat? :mad:

Looks great, nice install. I'd be careful with those amps on the floor, you can get water under that cover.

Nice job Scott.

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Believe me I was nervous as hell with that rotozip in my hand!

I was a little worried about the amps on the floor but it's sealed up pretty damn tight so I think I will be ok. :D

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Looks real good.
But definitely beware of water under that rear bench.
I had my radio installed in the front bulkhead infront of the passenger, which would put the back of the radio in the cabin closet. That would have been a safer place for the amps... just my $0.02.
Either way, looks like a kicking system.

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There's nothing like that in my cabin. This was really the only place to put the amps. Like I said I sealed it up tight so water shouldn't be able to find it's way in there. And yes, it does kick pretty good! :D

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Noboat looks good, if it becomes a problem you could always use some stand offs to jack it off the floor if needed

def not a good spot for the amps. i got stuck in a storm 1 day out in the ocean so i went and hid under in my cabin and when i came out there was 6 inches or more of water in the cockpit. if my amps were there they would have drowned for sure. lmao

I made sure that seat was AIR TIGHT. I got stuck in a nasty storm last year that put standing water in my cockpit. When I got home I pulled the seat cover and there wasn't even a drop of water in there.