Installing stereo in 89 Ski Nautique?

Where is the best place to mount the stereo. I would like it on the dash on the lt side, is there room for it there? I would have to cut a hole & do not know if I want to do that. There is a place in the glove box, but would be a pain tuning it from there. Also, where would be the best place to install speakers in the rear section of the boat? Any photos? Thanks

89, Dank installed his where I plan on moving mine. I currently have the unit mounted under the dash (right of steering box), but I'm tired of hitting my knee on it. There is a cut out behind the face plate for a head unit. I installed some Polk enclosed outdoor speakers under the gunnel by removing the teak strips and bolting 2x4's under the gunnel, and then putting the teak strips back on to cover my bolts. I used the 2x4's to mount the speaker brackets to and called it good. I put a 10 disc changer under the bow and that has worked well. Now, if I could find a small enough cover to fit the face plate mount I could call it done. d

Why not in the glove box with a remote on the dash pod. Gets it out of harms way and still easy tuning.

Darrel wrote: Why not in the glove box with a remote on the dash pod. Gets it out of harms way and still easy tuning.

Ecactly what I did when I got my new dash panel... Used to be mounted in the dashpanel, but now it's safely mounted in the glove box.

I used 3/4 plywood, carpeted the plywood on the front mounted speakers to the back with an appropriate hole cut out. I then removed a teak strip in front of the rear seat and countersunk screws through the gunnel into the ply. I then re-secured the teak to hide the screws. skis still fit behind, if you so wish, I have seen boxes that were way cooler but this was fast and easy. I am thinking about building new boxes combined with beverage holders in the future.

Is that a roll of toilet paper?

This post started in 07    Mine is in the glove box but I have a remote control so I can do my adjusting without getting out of my seat Is the roll for when your cruising a high speed a you do a power turn and the people in the back mess their pants cause they thought they were over board    LMBFAO

89Nautique2001 wrote: Where is the best place to mount the stereo. I would like it on the dash on the lt side, is there room for it there? I would have to cut a hole & do not know if I want to do that. There is a place in the glove box, but would be a pain tuning it from there. Also, where would be the best place to install speakers in the rear section of the boat? Any photos? Thanks

Good topic 89Nautique2001.
I also want to install a stero system in my 89SN2001 but dont want to cut anything. If I did have to cut something then I would put mine in the glove box but that makes operation difficult when driving boat. I also dont want to cut anything for speakers. If there are any pics out there I would love to see them. Thx.

I think 6.5 polk coax is what they use now , that or JL audio coax should give good quailty sound and hold up good in florida where I am as well. I have polk separate 6.5s in mine I really like them, caught them 159(300 usually) for pair on amazon couldnt pass up that deal...I just bought last years sony marine best they had with ipod connection for 159. that was 299+

I bought my boat new from my local dealer and when the stereo question came up I said yes I would like one. It came In the glove box where it has a cover and you can lock it, they just put two speakers under the corner seats in the back.

I have the cut outs for those in my 1987, They make for easy access to my dock lines stored there without having to lift the seat. I did not replace them because I did not want the bases teathered. I mounted them as described earlier.

mine are in the pass base, and under the bow,it sounds great...
and when did the site change how to post pictures?what did i miss?