Moving Swim deck stereo....how to cover previous location.

[OperationROL]

A few months we sold our home a little quicker than expected (a little less than 24 hours) which put us in a hotel for a month before our move to TN. Well in that month, with no house work to do, COVID closures and simply going bat crazy in a 1 room hotel room with my wife, one of our boys and the dog, I took the opportunity to finally install my ballast system after 5 years of saying "soon". Thanks to my wife and @Lawman25 for helping out. Apparently folks my size can't crawl or wedge into tiny spaces.

Anyhow, now that I am finally surfing behind my own boat, I am concerned about the stereo being submerged the entire time the boat is ballasted. I am going to move the swim deck unit from the bottom platform to the top platform next to the speaker. I am looking for ideas to cover the old location or use for some other purpose. I don't want it to look like an abandoned location or some odd patch. Please give you suggestions. Thx!

 

[JWExperience]

Table mount?

 

[anmut]

Is it a Fusion? Mine is drenched anytime we surf. As long as you have it sealed around the edges so the back of the unit isn't getting wet, I'd say don't worry about it.

 

[OperationROL]

Table mount?

I considered this and need to take some measurements. My concern is not having enough fiberglass to properly attach the mount.

 

[OperationROL]

Is it a Fusion? Mine is drenched anytime we surf. As long as you have it sealed around the edges so the back of the unit isn't getting wet, I'd say don't worry about it.

I have the Polk Audio PA450UM. I use to say the same thing about it being sealed but now even that makes me nervous, since we all know that seals can fail. Mine is welll sealed right now though but I still cringe to see it.

 

[anmut]

I have the Polk Audio PA450UM. I use to say the same thing about it being sealed but now even that makes me nervous, since we all know that seals can fail. Mine is welll sealed right now though but I still cringe to see it.

I would almost use it to fail and replace it, or replace it now with a better unit and seal it up. Otherwise you could move it and put a wash down port there, another pair of speakers, or fiberglass it and cover it with a sticker... all sounds at least as big as a PITA (or more) than just replacing the head unit if/when it fails.

 

[OperationROL]

I would almost use it to fail and replace it, or replace it now with a better unit and seal it up. Otherwise you could move it and put a wash down port there, another pair of speakers, or fiberglass it and cover it with a sticker... all sounds at least as big as a PITA (or more) than just replacing the head unit if/when it fails.

At $450 I want to prevent failure. I replaced it once before. I remember thinking "ouch"! That's when I learned that was not a remote, but actually the head unit. Also, I actually just ripped out our washdown system to install ballast. But I totally agree, any option seams like a pain.

 

[sunbyrned]

Check out #11 in this thread. May not be ideal because its still electrical, but may give you some ideas. This was cut with a 3D printer so if you have a round remote, you can create a round one. Some guys install an inflator tube to blow up rafts also.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/accessory-cigarette-plug.27857/#post-458527

 

[OperationROL]

Check out #11 in this thread. May not be ideal because its still electrical, but may give you some ideas. This was cut with a 3D printer so if you have a round remote, you can create a round one. Some guys install an inflator tube to blow up rafts also.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/accessory-cigarette-plug.27857/#post-458527

Not a bad idea. I have an adapter in the wet storage already, but I like the plate idea even if I don't add a component.

 

[sunbyrned]

Not a bad idea. I have an adapter in the wet storage already, but I like the plate idea even if I don't add a component.

So I contacted @Beachbummer about this possibility. Here's an excerpt of what he sent me:

"No problem. I used a program called OpenScad which has some complexity to it, but there is one called Tinkercad geared for kids, but we are all kids at heart right? Anyway, if you like, feel free to experiment there at tinkercad.com (it's web based, so nothing to install) and you can design the plate you need."

From there, you can take your design to a 3d printer. Hope this helps!

 

[OperationROL]

So I contacted @Beachbummer about this possibility. Here's an excerpt of what he sent me:

"No problem. I used a program called OpenScad which has some complexity to it, but there is one called Tinkercad geared for kids, but we are all kids at heart right? Anyway, if you like, feel free to experiment there at tinkercad.com (it's web based, so nothing to install) and you can design the plate you need."

From there, you can take your design to a 3d printer. Hope this helps!

Cool. Thx!

 

[nydave]

if you decide to design something and need help printing i have 3d printers. all you need to do is cover cost of filament and shipping and ill print for you.

 

[OperationROL]

if you decide to design something and need help printing i have 3d printers. all you need to do is cover cost of filament and shipping and ill print for you.

Awesome. Thx!

 

[Cambo]

The table support works great it has a backer plate and the fiberglass is thick just don't plan to have people dancing on the table . I did use some plywood to fill the hole during the install

 

[OperationROL]

Very nice! Where did you get that remote? I showed it to my wife and she must have seen the sparkle in my eye, because she immediately told me I don't need another remote. Lol. Did you have a post on this mod?

 

[ChrisM]

I have the Polk Audio PA450UM. I use to say the same thing about it being sealed but now even that makes me nervous, since we all know that seals can fail. Mine is welll sealed right now though but I still cringe to see it.

I have the same system, my matching Polk transom remote was replaced twice in the first year, (despite they're supposed to be water resistant/proof) due to condensed moisture behind the display front. Been good ever since, so maybe a couple bad ones.

 

[ChrisM]

That's actually the main Polk head unit above. Here is the matching remote.

 

[InmyElement]

I would go with something like this giving me access...

Sites-WestMarine-Site

West Marine

www.westmarine.com

 

[Cambo]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/wired-remote-for-factory-radio.16343/page-2#post-392821

the Marc200 remote . My 2005 had a push button remote that continually was swapped with salt water and still worked 12 years later when the boart was sold .

 

[OperationROL]

I would go with something like this giving me access...

Sites-WestMarine-Site

West Marine

www.westmarine.com

That will not fit the space well. So far I'm thinking another table mount.