Pics of problem, need advice (speakers)
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Topic: Pics of problem, need advice (speakers)
Posted By: TRDon
Subject: Pics of problem, need advice (speakers)
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 12:46am
I was changing speakers on my 93 sport and I came across a problem where I have too large a magnet to fit against the vynal. I guess I need to know if I can cut out the 3.5" to clearance for the magnet in the side fiberglass. Will I want to reenforce it in that area or will it not be a problem to cut it there. As soon as possible would be great :)
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 12:59am
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Could you not use a shim or spacer ring between the speaker and the vinyl? How far off is it?
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Posted By: TRDon
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 1:06am
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about 3/4" Obviously safety and structural integrity is utmost. I was just hoping someone knew if it would be safe to do. ------------- 85 2001 351 240hp FS 93 sport |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 1:16am
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If it's only 3/4" you should be able to find a nice trim ring to push it out. Do a search IIRC Randy_in_Ohio may have done some upgrades on his +/-93' SN, also do some searches on Planet Nautique, more Stereo upgrades happen over there. Hate to see you cutting up the boat if it's not necessary.
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Posted By: TRDon
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 1:36am
I posted it on Planet Nautique, I went and looked and it is about 3/4 -1". It just sticks out too far for my liking. I am taking these speakers from my old boat and they cost me a pretty penny and I really dont want to loose them ,but I dont want to get rid of them cause of some minor problem like this. ------------- 85 2001 351 240hp FS 93 sport |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 10:54am
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I wouldn't be cutting into the fiberglass in that area if I was you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 11:57am
Im surprised that the fiberglass isnt cut out from the factory. Im not sure if I would break out the sawzall, but my boat has the holes with no ill effects.
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Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 12:37pm
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Why would someone cut a hole in a boat, that is forever,,,,,,
Kinda like modifying a dash to install a radio,it will never be the same. But whatever turns your crank.............. There is always a PLAN B....... ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 1:17pm
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Tim,
Very interesting, were those cut-outs on your boat done at the factory? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 1:21pm
Im not sure, but I suspect that they were. ------------- |
quinner wrote:Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 9:12pm
I had the same issue when putting speakers in my 86 ski nautique. I got a 4 inch hole saw and measured it up and cut away. Came out looking pretty sweet, Nice clean hole ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 9:28pm
Reminds me of a 1930 21' Dodge Watercar that I knew about years ago in Three Lakes. The kids cut a hole in the dash for radio/8 track and holes on the inside cockpit trim for the speakers. They even came up with a step up transformer from the 6 to 12 volts. Surprisingly there dad wasn't that upset!! I was glad to see the boat go to a collector/broker in the Minneapolis area because he respected the boat. He did restore the boat and of coarse had to replace wood where the holes were cut. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: wakeboardin2k4
Date Posted: October-03-2007 at 10:35pm
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But for some of us its not about the boat being a collectors item. A 1930 Dodge water car is one thing, but in a ski nautique its a different story. Its more about the functionality and the enjoyment of having music out on the water ------------- "I'm planning to bring my girl that rides on a trailer with me and leave my girl that complains about camping at home" |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 11:17am
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It's just fiberglass underneath a coaming pad for goodness sake, it's a freakin ski boat not a classic car.
If you don't want to break out the sawzall a dremel or roto zip with a spiral cutter works well, nice clean cut. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 12:03pm
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 12:18pm
Alan, You may have taken my comment wrong! I'm all for cutting the hole in back of the exsisting for his speakers. All I said, was that it reminded me of the stereo in the Dodge. By the way, a Dodge Watercar is a boat. It was a prewar that didn't make it. It was the son of the founder of Dodge that ran the company. Absolutely beatifull boats! They made a Chris Crafts look like work boats! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 1:11pm
That wasn't directed at you Pete. Just seemed like a pretty basic thing, if he wants to cut a hole for a speaker do it it's his boat, who cares.. The factory does it all the time. I don't understand the reasoning behind "You can't put it back", or I wouldn't be cutting there. He's gonna fill the hole with a speaker and cover it with a coaming pad, will look nice, no big deal. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 2:33pm
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Pete,
I've seen several of the Dodge boats at the Tahoe boat show in August. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 3:27pm
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Brian, I think one of the reasons I've never made it out to the Tahoe show is that there are TOO many beautiful boats!! I'd want all of them! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRDon
Date Posted: October-05-2007 at 8:31pm
I know it will work but my big question which I dont think will have a problem is integrity. I dont want speakers sticking out and I will cover the holes anyway and I know it will look nice cause I am picky like that.  I dont envision myself owning this or any other toy boat and not have some tunes in it. So as long as I wont hurt it structurally, I will be cutting them this weekend :)------------- 85 2001 351 240hp FS 93 sport |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: October-05-2007 at 9:20pm
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TRDon,
IF it was my boat I wouldn't hesitate to do it. The factory cuts speaker holes and a hole for the throttle. Not a big deal even with th ebottom cut out as Trbenj's photo above shows. USe a spiral cutter so you get a nice clean edge with no chipping of the gel. Really doesn't matter since you're covering it up anyway. Cut the hole with no square corners (All radiused) so there is no stress point for the fiberglass to crack from although I don't think it would anyway but better safe than sorry. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: TRDon
Date Posted: October-06-2007 at 3:43am
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Awesome, exactly what I was looking for. I was planing on reverse cutting through the gel with a 3.5 inch holesaw and taking it out that way then filing it the rest of the way round on the edges :)
I just spent 5 hours using heavy rubbing compound on my hevily chalked and discolored hull and I am spent. Tomorrow I get to go through it again with a lighter compound , the a couple coats of polish then a UV wax. Probably get to the speakers tomorrow too if I am up for it. It is looking really good now though, it was a pretty dramatic difference. I cant wait til its done though. ------------- 85 2001 351 240hp FS 93 sport |
Posted By: dans
Date Posted: October-08-2007 at 6:40am
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I cut some holes with a hole saw drill bit. Works great.Go here to see the pics. http://the2001.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=609&highlight= - hole saw pics ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1404&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1981&yrend=198582 - 82 2001 |