Speaker box for arch?

[tjf]

I have a 2003 Hunter 306. I'd like to install some speakers for the stereo in the cockpit. Any suggestions? I saw neighbors 36' that had a nice box on the underside of the arch, but a call to my dealer gives me a price of $514 for the box. Too much! I do like th idea of getting them out of the way though (we frequently sit in the cokpit with our backs to the cabin wall, so that's not a good place).

 

[JFC]

speakers

You might want to look into wakeboard boat tower speakers. The would likely mount to the arch. They are waterproof as well.

 

[Benny]

In both sides of the pedestal.

Get small 4 inch waterproof speakers and place them in the pedestal. A box under the arch will always be in the way. This way they will be out of the way totally besides being a much cheaper installation. The resonance of the cockpit will somewhat improve the sound the lower they are.

 

[Michael King]

Sorry to interupt

Nick, nice boat. I have decided I need a dodger and hate to sew. Did you add your dodger and if so do you remember the vendor?...Looks great! Thanks...Miketjf, I have the factory speaker set-up (2004/306) mounted on the arch and it looks good, works great and is out of the way. I installed a volume control on mine so I do not have to go below to adjust the volume. Might try a post in the 'Gear Wanted' section of this forum. Have a great day!

 

[tjf]

Follow-up

Just a follow-up:I considered box speakers, but decided to go with the Hunter box that mounts to the underside of the arch. Hunter sells it for $400 now and it includes speakers and an overhead light.Thanks to Nick for suggesting to call Hunter directly. My local Hunter dealer wanted $515 for the box without speakers.