242L speakers

[Trm1765]

Does anyone know the size of the speakers in a 242? I thought they were 7.5" but I can't find much for replacements in that size.

 

[jawsf16]

The standard speakers, Seaworthy on the older boats and Polk on the newer models, are 6.5"

 

[Trm1765]

Cancel that question.. they are 7.5" Aquatic... not a lot of replacement options in that size...

 

[jawsf16]

Interesting, I guess the limited uses a bigger speaker. You learn something new everyday!

 

[txav8r]

My 2012 SX240 still has Seaworthy speakers, made by Prospec Electronics. They make JBL and Infinity. If the 2012 242 has Aquatic as the upgraded stuff, it isn't much better. I would double check their serial numbers, I haven't noticed any change in size from what they use, which has been 6.5" speakers since the beginning of time. If they put in the AQ-SPK7.5, it has a mounting hole of 142mm and it is a considerable improvement over the Seaworthy speaker in terms of construction and quality build...but its performance dynamics are still a 50W RMS speaker. Unless your considering a vast improvement to something like a JL 770, I don't think you will gain much. I would double check however, I don't know, you sure that they are not the AQ-SPK6.5 6.5" speaker?

 

[Trm1765]

Thanks, I will pull it again and double check when I get back to the boat. The only reason I want to change them is because they suck..lol. the 2 on the swim deck crackle so bad they are painful to listen to. Apparently the yes warranty does not cover audio equipment.

 

[txav8r]

The warranty will cover the head unit, at least the factory warranty will, not sure about the extended Y.E.S. Warranty, but I doubt either will cover speakers after a month.

 

[mgabsa]

I have a 2012 LS. I switched the speakers out and used 6.5". The switch is easy since the hole is cut. I was able to just drill new holes for the 6.5"s. I haven't had any issues. I replaced them with Polks right after I bought the boat.

 

[Trm1765]

I have a 2012 LS. I switched the speakers out and used 6.5". The switch is easy since the hole is cut. I was able to just drill new holes for the 6.5"s. I haven't had any issues. I replaced them with Polks right after I bought the boat.

The 7.5" hole isn't to big for the 6.5"?

 

[Ronnie]

I have the stock aquatics in my '10 242 LS and am hoping that adding a 6 channel amp will improve the sound quality. If it doesn't work I will upgrade the speakers.

 

[MikeyL]

I believe ALL of the 242's were equipped with 6.5."
It's a VERY standard size, to use and for the manufacture to obtain @ a reasonable cost to them.
The change to quality speakers makes a remarkable difference.
I endorse the MX-650's by JL, even knowing that for some owners, these specific speakers may be out of their price range.
However, they DO "sound" their cost in spades !
Good Luck, pls let me know if I can help further. Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
NOTE: If you decide to purchase these from an Authorized Factory dealer, like Crutchfield, they come with a 2-year warranty, which JL has a reputation of providing after the original sale, virtually no questions asked.

 

[BlacklimitedS]

I added a wetsounds 6 channel amp to the factory polks. They sound much better with more power. I installed a wetsounds powered 10" sub last week. best mod so far!

 

[Cory]

I just replaced all my aquatics with wetsounds 6.5's. Worked just fine.

 

[mgabsa]

The 7.5" hole isn't to big for the 6.5"?

No. Bigger, but still plenty of boat to drill new holes and mount securely.

 

[jetboatAg]

I know this is an old thread, but I'm hoping someone can help. I have a 2012 242 LS that came with Aquatic AV 7.5 inch speakers. Based on comments here, I got a pair of Polk DB651s. The cutout for the AVs was over 5.5 inches and the bolt circle dia on the Polks is only 5.5 inches, so no joy. I guess 6.5's ain't what they used to be...the overall dia of my Polks is only 6.25. The bolt circle on the AVs was 6.5 so even if I could secure the Polks the holes would show.

Can anyone recommend specific 6.5 models that are still "full-sized"? I've seen Polk and Wetsounds referenced in this thread but I'm open to others.

One of the AVs is coming apart and I would like to upgrade rather than a direct replacement. I'm also hoping to not have to spend the money for 7.7 JL's.

Any help greatly appreciated!

 

[captainhook]

Did you get trim rings with the DB651s? I didn’t use them on my boat as they were the right size but I think the trim rings are a little bigger?

 

[jetboatAg]

They didn't come with any trim rings, and I've had no luck locating rings or adapters that might work