mntnresq58
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- Yamaha
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- 2005
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- SX
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Hey All,
I've had my new to me 2005 SX230 for about a month and a half, and in six outings have found I'm really pretty happy with it, though there are many little tweaks/projects/customizations yet to come, (and others already done I'll mention elsewhere).
One thing that didn't thrill me was the stock JVC head unit and such. I run most everything music wise in my life off my phone, and obviously, there isn't bluetooth on those ancient things. Add that my removeable face kept self-removing, I was ready to punt.
There are of course still a lot of options for DIN style head units out there, but even with a remote, that would mean getting into the glovebox more than I wanted to. I also wanted zone control, and the option to add cameras to the system, if I decide to go that route instead of a mirror or whatever for tow sports.
Lots of options there too. But did I mention I'm cheap? I don't need a $10k system in my boat. My crew can never agree on what kind of music to be played, so it's often played at a barely audible level anyway. So, I found a nice, inexpensive media receiver with a wired remote for the stern which rang all the bells (Rockville RGHR45 - $175, Amazon.com).
Next, I wanted it to be accessible from the Capt's position, and the first place I looked was where the JVC remote was. The Rockville is obviously bigger than the JVC, so time to break out the tape measure, calipers, CAD Software and 3D printer. 4-5 versions later, I found a workable solution. The space available there is BARELY big enough, but it does fit. It did require a tiny bit of trimming on the back panel to fit the circuit breakers for the blowers, but no big deal. The limited space also meant changing the factory blower switch for something smaller, but I kind of intended to do that anyway. Future plans involve getting rid of all the individual switches alltogether, and adding an 8-12 gang remote circuit control panel for all the "ancillary circuits", and move the No Wake Mode switches to the blank switch positions on the throttle control, so the different style switches doesn't bother me for now.
The attached images are the V5 beta piece. I am printing a new "final" version now which should be a perfect fit in the space. The beta is also printed on black PLA that I had laying around. The final will be a grey PETG which is a closer match to the color of the original panel, and more heat resistant (black PLA in 100deg sun for the afternoon doesn't fair well... ). I also still need to print a filler/block off plate to install the swim deck remote. The new one is just a 2" round, and have to fill the hole from the original JVC .
Future plans will include a Sub, some slightly upgraded speakers, and a sound bar on the yet to be added tower (I HATE bazooka speakers on a tower, can't tell you how many times I've hit my head on other people's).
Anyway, thought I'd pass it along. I'll try to get some more pics as I do the final version. Haven't seen too many folks changing the layout of their OE systems just to accomodate what they want, so seemed worth sharing.
I've had my new to me 2005 SX230 for about a month and a half, and in six outings have found I'm really pretty happy with it, though there are many little tweaks/projects/customizations yet to come, (and others already done I'll mention elsewhere).
One thing that didn't thrill me was the stock JVC head unit and such. I run most everything music wise in my life off my phone, and obviously, there isn't bluetooth on those ancient things. Add that my removeable face kept self-removing, I was ready to punt.
There are of course still a lot of options for DIN style head units out there, but even with a remote, that would mean getting into the glovebox more than I wanted to. I also wanted zone control, and the option to add cameras to the system, if I decide to go that route instead of a mirror or whatever for tow sports.
Lots of options there too. But did I mention I'm cheap? I don't need a $10k system in my boat. My crew can never agree on what kind of music to be played, so it's often played at a barely audible level anyway. So, I found a nice, inexpensive media receiver with a wired remote for the stern which rang all the bells (Rockville RGHR45 - $175, Amazon.com).
Next, I wanted it to be accessible from the Capt's position, and the first place I looked was where the JVC remote was. The Rockville is obviously bigger than the JVC, so time to break out the tape measure, calipers, CAD Software and 3D printer. 4-5 versions later, I found a workable solution. The space available there is BARELY big enough, but it does fit. It did require a tiny bit of trimming on the back panel to fit the circuit breakers for the blowers, but no big deal. The limited space also meant changing the factory blower switch for something smaller, but I kind of intended to do that anyway. Future plans involve getting rid of all the individual switches alltogether, and adding an 8-12 gang remote circuit control panel for all the "ancillary circuits", and move the No Wake Mode switches to the blank switch positions on the throttle control, so the different style switches doesn't bother me for now.
The attached images are the V5 beta piece. I am printing a new "final" version now which should be a perfect fit in the space. The beta is also printed on black PLA that I had laying around. The final will be a grey PETG which is a closer match to the color of the original panel, and more heat resistant (black PLA in 100deg sun for the afternoon doesn't fair well... ). I also still need to print a filler/block off plate to install the swim deck remote. The new one is just a 2" round, and have to fill the hole from the original JVC .
Future plans will include a Sub, some slightly upgraded speakers, and a sound bar on the yet to be added tower (I HATE bazooka speakers on a tower, can't tell you how many times I've hit my head on other people's).
Anyway, thought I'd pass it along. I'll try to get some more pics as I do the final version. Haven't seen too many folks changing the layout of their OE systems just to accomodate what they want, so seemed worth sharing.
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