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  • Speaker Installation
  • From "Shipshape Boating"
    episode DSSB-212


    PHOTO

    Host John Greviskis reveals just how simple installing a marine stereo can be.
    Installing speakers for your marine stereo can be tricky. Host John Greviskis explains the best way to make installation easy.

    Materials:

    Drill
    3/16" and 1/8" drill bit
    Jigsaw
    Masking tape
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    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B

    1. Mask off the area with tape (figure A) around where the speakers will be installed.

    2. Drill out holes as indicated using a drill with a 3/16" drill bit.

    3. Using a jigsaw, cut out the speaker opening.

    4. Place the speaker inside the cut out to do a dry fit.

    5. Using a pencil, mark out holes for the mounting hardware.

    6. With a drill and a 1/8" drill bit, cut out four holes.

    7. Counter sink each hole to prevent distress on the fiberglass.

    8. Run the speaker wire (figure B) before installing speakers.

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