Re: [world-cruising] Has anyone had experience with "not marine" car stereo in a boat?

From: S/V Aquarius (no email)
Date: Mon May 24 2004 - 12:16:56 EDT

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We have a 40 footer that we cruise 24/7. Bought a Pioneer car stereo (XM
ready) from Crutchfield with no external or added amp (draws too much
power). Have ADS bookshelf speakers (great sound) that have been on board 15
years and still going strong...five years on another boat before that.

Don't see any need for a "marine" stereo unless it is mounted in a runabout.
For cruisers, save your money and put it in a quality unit. Spend the extra
on great speakers.

In my estimation, marine stereos for cruisers are either overkill or a
marketing triumph over technology!

Mike
s/v Aquarius
Lying Mud Bay, Lopez Island
San Juan Group, WA
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Subject: [world-cruising] Has anyone had experience with "not marine" car
stereo in a boat?

> I'm looking to install an AM / FM / CD player in my 39 foot
> sailboat. I see marine stereos listed in the catalogs, but am
> wondering how necessary these are. I'm planning on mounting the unit
> in the cabin, out of the way of any wet weather.
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> 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.
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