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This is a renamed thread---- STEREO INSTALL Photo's 4 posts down on this page.

Actually this my newest one.. I have seven now, one for everyday of the week. Only kidding ! This photo was taken at South Shore Marina at Greenwood Lake, NJ on Novemeber 8. 2008. I had just closed on the MAC and ready to hook up and take her home to PA (125 miles). You can't imagine, or maybe you can, how happy I was at the time this pic was taken...still am. Boat is still covered and yet to be sailed by me. Been doing some small mods and looking forward to getting her in the water... hopefully end of April..early May.

FLembo18 wrote:Actually this my newest one.. I have seven now, one for everyday of the week. Only kidding ! This photo was taken at South Shore Marina at Greenwood Lake, NJ on Novemeber 8. 2008. I had just closed on the MAC and ready to hook up and take her home to PA (125 miles). You can't imagine, or maybe you can, how happy I was at the time this pic was taken...still am. Boat is still covered and yet to be sailed by me. Been doing some small mods and looking forward to getting her in the water... hopefully end of April..early May.

Hahahaha You had me there for awhile "Actually this my newest one.. I have seven now, one for everyday of the week."

Hahaha... I figured you'd get a laugh out of that. Hey, I'm thrilled with one I have and I spent plenty of $$$$ as I came down with the "gotta have it " Virus .

I'm going out to the boat now and will be back later to show pics of my Stereo install and grab handles & stick'em up "Bandit" led lights (AAA battery). Nothing major, but I'm proud as heck as I was petrified to drill any holes in my boat. NOW, I'm ready to drill a 12" hole in the bottom to see if the floation system really works like in the MAC Video/ Brochure. HAHAHA


Later,
Frank L.

I want to see photos of the stereo installation. I cannot commit to any layouts yet.

Here are pics of my recent Stereo Install, it's a Jensen system w/(2) 6 1/2" speakers included #CPM405. It sounds great as is...but I'm planning on adding two more speakers to the front V-Berth where alot of other guys have them installed. This Model Jensen is pre-wired for 4 speakers. I also purchased the RF Jensen Wireless remote #MRF27(optional), which is fantastic (It floats, it's waterproof and best of all it's omni directional within 100' of the stereo system. This means you could be sitting out on your Dinghy and still be able to control your stereo...cool eh !? This remote doesn't need a direct IR line of sight to control the system. This system is also Sirius Sat. ready but you need to purchase other stuff.. I haven't to date. I got some great advice from Paul S on how to do the wiring using conduit, which I spray painted with Valspar (Plastic) Paint...the color I used matches the MAC wall carpet exactly., it turned out well. If you click the photo of the galley section to enlarge the photo you'll be able to see the conduit on the lower right section of the mirror where it contacts the bulkhead carpet.(Look Close) I got the paint & conduit at Lowe's. Stereo system, additional marine grade speaker wire and the optional Jensen remote from Rock The Boat Marine Stereo(online). Also , I used a 4 1/2 " hole saw w/auger attached, for hole cutout, I purchased it at Loews. (expensive) as I'll only get to use it 2 more times. I really needed a 5 1/2" hole saw to do it perfect as the speakers are 6 1/2", so by using the 4 1/2" hole saw I had to use my Dremel for the rest of the hole cutout. I also used the Dremel to cutout the Stereo section.
I also put home interior wall insulation behind the speakers for acoustics. It's sounds soooo good ! I'am very pleased with the way it turned out. The boats still on the trailer so I just go out into the cabin with a couple of beers and kick in some Steely Dan.
If you need more wiring pic's or tips I'll post them.

Frank L