Those Darn Custom Speakers and Covers

[Nick/Goliard]

I own a 97 Hunter 310 with the fiberglass arch. It has the stereo speakers inserted on both sides. These speakers appear to have been custom made for the arch. (They aren't round) I contacted Seaworthy and they say that they do not have spares. I can no longer find replacement speakers or speaker covers (that rot out way to fast, become brittle and break into small pieces). Has anyone else had this problem? What solutions are there out there?ThanksNick/Goliard

 

[Allan Frey]

seaworthy speakers

>speaker covers (that rot out way to fast, become brittle and break into small pieces). Has anyone else had this problem? What solutions are there out there? <I've seen this problem with seaworthy speakers.I would not buy them for a boat. The company seems to consider it normal and one can not even buy replacement covers from them. If they would change the plastic they use, their customers would not have this problem. They have apparently chosen not to change to a more suitable plastic even though they seem to know of the problem.Allan

 

[Nick]

An Odd Shape

I agree that the covers are brittle and of poor plastic. However, the real issue is the SHAPE of them. They are an odd shape and they were (apparently) designed for that 210 arch that also has the same cut out. So, without any replacements, you are stuck with an arch with a design that does not accomodate any speaker shape that I am aware.Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Glenn G]

How About A Wire Mesh

Look at some of the automotive speaker covers and you'll get an idea of what I'm talking about. Perhaps Home Depot might have a small sheet you could cut to fit with a pair of tin snips. They'd let the sound out and if you get the right material they shouldn't rust too quickly.