Next message: David B: "Re: [world-cruising] Has anyone had experience with "not marine" car stereo in a boat?"
gsym2002 wrote:
> Has anyone used a normal car stereo or even a boom box in this
> application? Do the units last, or does the salt air destroy the
> electronics? Is there any reason to go "marine grade" if I don't
> plan on mounting the unit on deck? I'm especially concerned about
> the mechanical parts of a typical CD player.
I have used car stereos before. Every new boat builder I'm aware of uses
car stereos as well. No significant problems. I did have one CD changer
fail a few years ago, but I'm certain the failure was not from marine
corrosion/environment...just a bad component.
FWIW, I installed a new stereo last year because I wanted satellite radio
capability. I've since subscribed to Sirius <http://sirius.com>, and am
delighted. Almost completely eliminates the need for CDs.
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Best,
Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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