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Installing a Marine Stereo From "Shipshape Boating" episode DSSB-212

Host John Greviskis reveals just how simple installing a marine stereo can be.

An entry-level marine stereo may be equipped with holes in the sides for ventilation and a mylar plastic film to keep it dry. Plastic cases around the stereo will protect it from corrosion but it will also shorten its life span because of the heat building up inside the case. Higher quality stereos have better features to protect itself from corrosion.

Materials:

Drill
3/16" drill bit
Jigsaw
Masking tape
Wrench

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	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Find a location for the stereo and speakers where they would be flush with the boat once installed.

2. Mask off an area that is larger than the template provided by the manufacturer. The tape will protect the fiberglass from spider cracking.

3. Using a drill with a 3/16" drill bit, drill a hole into the fiberglass where the template indicates.

4. Cut around the outline of the stereo with a jigsaw (figure A).

5. Place the stereo into the cut out to do a dry fit.

6. Mark out the holes for the mounting hardware.

7. Use flat washers and nylock nuts on the backsides of the bolt threads, and then tighten everything up with a wrench.

8. Once the chasse is mounted, put on the cover face (figure B) to hide the mounting hardware.