New Electronics - Installation

JointVenture · 03-10-2010, 04:15 PM

I just purchased all new electronics (gps, fishfinder, vhf, and stereo) for my CC and was curious who's the best in town as far as installation goes w/ reasonable rates. I'll need the transom mount transducer installed, two shakespere antennas mounted on t-top, and all wires run. Attached is a current pic of the console (preinstallation). I plan to install the new stereo in the slot that the old occupied on the left and want the right comparment to look identical to the left but will house the gps/fishfinder & vhf instead, both flush mounted. I originally wanted to remove those compartments and have the square holes fiberglassed in and flush mount everything but was told that this would be extremely expensive to do. This boat is stored in a warehouseand all electronics are water/splash-proof.

Any ideas....suggestions??

JoeZ · 03-10-2010, 04:46 PM

In no particular order: George's Marine Electronics (850-456-4553) or Capt. Tony Blanton at Edgewater Marine (PM Voodoo Lounge on the forum).

Both very well-known and very good at what they do.

ul412al · 03-10-2010, 05:24 PM

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JoeZ (3/10/2010)In no particular order: George's Marine Electronics (850-456-4553) or Capt. Tony Blanton at Edgewater Marine (PM Voodoo Lounge on the forum).

Both very well-known and very good at what they do.

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X-Shark · 03-10-2010, 06:16 PM

What did you buy?

Why 2 "Shakespears" antenna's?

1 - 529VW or 529VB Digital brand would have been better.

Why are you wanting a transom mount? The Airmar B-60 or B164 has been leading the pack for some time now.

Do you have a E-box? That is where the VHF and AM/FM radio belong.

Yes I do a fair amount of installs also.

JointVenture · 03-11-2010, 12:47 PM

Ipicked upthe A70D and Ray45 by RayMarine and a Rockford Fosgate RFX9500 head unit for the stereo. I wanted to go w/ the widescreens but the smallest one was a little over 12in wide and those compartments are about 11in wide. No, I haven't looked into an e-box because I figured that I could fit everything comfortably on the console. Also, no particular reason for shakespeare, don't really know much about the market to be honest...I've been around boats my whole life but recently purchased my first boat.

Thanks for the suggestions!!

The Maintenance Shoppe · 03-11-2010, 12:56 PM

We do installs as well, take a look at our web site, or stop by the shoppe.

strike two · 03-11-2010, 07:13 PM

Check with Steve at Offshore Electronics. He does great work and very reliable. He has some pictures of his work on his website too, check it out.

http://www.offshoreelectronics.us

03-10-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
JointVenture Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 116	New Electronics - Installation I just purchased all new electronics (gps, fishfinder, vhf, and stereo) for my CC and was curious who's the best in town as far as installation goes w/ reasonable rates. I'll need the transom mount transducer installed, two shakespere antennas mounted on t-top, and all wires run. Attached is a current pic of the console (preinstallation). I plan to install the new stereo in the slot that the old occupied on the left and want the right comparment to look identical to the left but will house the gps/fishfinder & vhf instead, both flush mounted. I originally wanted to remove those compartments and have the square holes fiberglassed in and flush mount everything but was told that this would be extremely expensive to do. This boat is stored in a warehouseand all electronics are water/splash-proof. Any ideas....suggestions?? __________________ '21 Contender BludogDesigns.com - Affordable, Professional Web Design. Request a quote to unlock your online potential today!

03-10-2010, 04:46 PM	#2
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,444	RE: New Electronics - Installation In no particular order: George's Marine Electronics (850-456-4553) or Capt. Tony Blanton at Edgewater Marine (PM Voodoo Lounge on the forum). Both very well-known and very good at what they do.

03-10-2010, 06:16 PM	#4
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: New Electronics - Installation What did you buy? Why 2 "Shakespears" antenna's? 1 - 529VW or 529VB Digital brand would have been better. Why are you wanting a transom mount? The Airmar B-60 or B164 has been leading the pack for some time now. Do you have a E-box? That is where the VHF and AM/FM radio belong. Yes I do a fair amount of installs also.

03-11-2010, 12:47 PM	#5
JointVenture Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 116	RE: New Electronics - Installation Ipicked upthe A70D and Ray45 by RayMarine and a Rockford Fosgate RFX9500 head unit for the stereo. I wanted to go w/ the widescreens but the smallest one was a little over 12in wide and those compartments are about 11in wide. No, I haven't looked into an e-box because I figured that I could fit everything comfortably on the console. Also, no particular reason for shakespeare, don't really know much about the market to be honest...I've been around boats my whole life but recently purchased my first boat. Thanks for the suggestions!! __________________ '21 Contender BludogDesigns.com - Affordable, Professional Web Design. Request a quote to unlock your online potential today!

03-11-2010, 12:56 PM	#6
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 582	RE: New Electronics - Installation We do installs as well, take a look at our web site, or stop by the shoppe. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

03-11-2010, 07:13 PM	#7
strike two Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2009 Location: Navarre Posts: 117	RE: New Electronics - Installation Check with Steve at Offshore Electronics. He does great work and very reliable. He has some pictures of his work on his website too, check it out. http://www.offshoreelectronics.us __________________ Rob Onslow Bay 23T Twin 300 Verado's http://www.striketwofishingteam.com http://www.onslowbay.net

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