Some updates...

A few things on the list this year...

Stereo - Add an amp to drive the cabin speakers instead of running them off the head unit. Also add a pre-amp EQ to have more of a "zone control" of tower and cabin speakers.

Tower - Add wakeboard racks.

Interior - Replace a few seat bases whose wood was deteriorating.

Mechanical - Replace steering cable and fix oil drain line.

Electrical - Add the ability for the "house" battery to be charged by the engine.

The stereo is done and some pictures are attached. I just got the steering done this weekend, as well. I bought the entire new uflex helm and cable assembly from DIM. WOW! is all I've got to say about the difference. Wakeboard racks are mounted and good to go. Got the rear ski locker lid and driver seat bases replaced. All new wood (slathered in CPES) and foam. The foam had gotten some mildew growth in it. The upholstery shop the PO used probably re-used the wood bases AND the foam from what I can tell. I emailed him to see if he knew and he wasn't sure, but figured they probably did based on the low cost. Still working on the oil line and the best solution for the "house" battery. After that it's time for final clean, polish and wax. I'm also trying to see about getting the trailer wheels looking better.

Hi Andy
can you tell me more about your stereo I want to redo my set up I picked up a Orion sub and a Majestic amp. I'm not sure how to set mine up so things don't get wet?
Kirk

Kirk,

What are you worried about getting wet, the amp or the sub box? I replaced my box this year because it did end up absorbing water in the last couple years just sitting on the floor. I'm setting it up on blocks this year so it doesn't sit on the floor and it has airflow under it.

What are your options on places you can mount either?

I have two batteries. One battery has the audio system connected to it and the other is strictly for the engine. I have three amps all together, as you can see in the pics. That Alpine amp you can see in the pictures is powering the sub.

If you can waterproof the box, I'd recommend it. As far as the sub itself, it should be OK. I'd find a spot you can put the sub that keeps it as far away from water as possible so it isn't getting splashed all the time.

I'd definitely recommend another battery and think about power draw and charging. I'm going to add a Sure Power battery seperator in a week or two so the house battery can get charged. With the addition of the third amp I'm now running around 800 watts (rms) of power so it drains my battery down pretty quick. I've gone a couple years with the battery completely isolated from the boat and just charging at home. As much as the boat runs during the day, we could easily be keeping it charged with the right set up and I decided it was time to do it.

Find a spot for all the pieces you want to ad and wire them all up. What are you doing as far as cabin speakers? Do you have a tower with speakers?

You should be fine with just the stereo and a sub putting a load on a second battery. You can probably run it for a couple days before it needs recharging. The solar panel idea might work well since your current draw would be fairly low.