208 Stereo install, I have couple of Qs

[jmarin2377]

Hi I was wondering if anyone in the forum with a 208 Adventure has either install or had a dealer install a stereo on that model boat. I'd like to get an idea of the location of both the speakers - 6.7" - as well as the unit. Thanks a bunch! JC

 

[plymouthgrady]

I have a 228 and did my stereo last year. I installed a Clarion deck, 6.5" JBL Marine speakers aft (see photo) and 2 3" mini box speakers on the dash tucked down by the wind shield. Awesome all around sound

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[jmarin2377]

I have a 228 and did my stereo last year. I installed a Clarion deck, 6.5" JBL Marine speakers aft (see photo) and 2 3" mini box speakers on the dash tucked down by the wind shield. Awesome all around sound

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NICE! But did you only install one 6.5 speaker? Or did you do two, but the sun reflection won't let the other be visible?

 

[plymouthgrady]

Sorry! Yes, they are matching speakers, just washed out by the sun.
I am VERY happy with the JBL's. I had aft box speakers tucked under the gunwale but like this sound/set-up better.

 

[Finest Kind]

Just be careful when mounting speakers in the helm area.
The magnets in the speakers WILL *uck up your compass if too close!

 

[plymouthgrady]

A couple things I forgot to mention, the Clarion does accept a dash mounted remote (this year $$), and for an antenna, all you need is the $10 cheap-o from BW or West. You can see in the photo the black cable that leads to the antenna which just lays in the cuddy. I do not recommend the VHF/AM-FM splitter. I also fabed a stereo box out of Starboard...I have alot of time on my hands! And most importantly, HEAT SHRINK EVERYTHING!

 

[jmarin2377]

Heatshrink for?

 

[plymouthgrady]

Heat shrink butt connects, ring/spade terminals, tubing, where ever there is a crimp. Ancor 16/14 gauge (blue package) and a lighter. Where the wiring harness comes off the back of the deck, all those wires need to be wired to it's corrosponding speaker and to a power source. (it's really easy). If you don't, the crimp will vibrate and eventually rot off. PITA!
My philosophy is do it once, do it right. It may cost a little more time and money now but you're not replacing it in 2 years.

 

[jmarin2377]

Heat shrink butt connects, ring/spade terminals, tubing, where ever there is a crimp. Ancor 16/14 gauge (blue package) and a lighter. Where the wiring harness comes off the back of the deck, all those wires need to be wired to it's corrosponding speaker and to a power source. (it's really easy). If you don't, the crimp will vibrate and eventually rot off. PITA!
My philosophy is do it once, do it right. It may cost a little more time and money now but you're not replacing it in 2 years.

Got it! Thanks for all of the info, pics and tips. JC