[C38] cockpit speakers

D. R. Strong drstrong at ucdavis.edu
Mon May 24 14:29:48 EDT 2010


White object, just to the right of the radar pole and above wheel. 
Mounted on pushpit railing. West Marine, water resist, on sale, $59. 
They blast.



Jay Sorensen wrote:
>
> Yes, we agree that that is a very clean way to have cockpit speakers 
> when we want them and that is what we are leaning toward.  Dorothy 
> likes function over form and when we are daysailing and cruising I 
> don't mind that, but when we are racing I don't like the extra stuff 
> in the pit. 
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> Thanks!.................Jay
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steve Smolinske
> *Sent:* Monday, May 24, 2010 11:07 AM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Stereo Insatllation
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>  
>
> Jay, you may think about running wire out the cowl vents for the 
> blower, with male/female plugs and then hang speakers off the rail 
> when you want them and then remove them when you dont.  That way the 
> wire is hidden in the vent and you dont have to drill any holes.   
>
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>
> Steve
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Jay Sorensen
> *Sent:* Monday, May 24, 2010 11:05 AM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Stereo Insatllation
>
> Thanks everyone for your recommendations and pics regarding stereo 
> installation.  I really appreciate it.  It looks like a previous owner 
> had mounted and removed a bracket afore the instrument panel for a 
> stereo or other piece of electronics and because there is easy access 
> to wiring I think we'll start there.  Dorothy likes the idea of not 
> cutting holes for flush mount speakers in the cockpit but I have not 
> found any small enclosed speakers that will fit in the cubby holes.  
> Has anyone found micro speakers that fit in the cubby's or have you 
> mounted speakers to the railing?  Seems a bit bulky for the C-38's 
> pinched (but beautiful) stern.
>
>  
>
> Jay
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steve Smolinske
> *Sent:* Monday, May 24, 2010 9:48 AM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Stereo Insatllation
>
>  
>
> Jay,
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>
> Yes it does but with a caveat,  My IPhone plugs into the unit, I can 
> play back songs through the radio but It will not charge the phone or 
> ipod when plugged into the unit.    A screen warning comes up "not 
> supported or something to that effect"  but it still works.   If you 
> go with the Jensen (available at West Marine) be aware that the LED 
> backlight is blue and it is very bright, I had originally mounted it  
> on the face of the electrical panel, but moved it to the bulkhead 
> location because the blue light was a big distraction in the cockpit 
> at night.   Also since the control unit is very flat and surface 
> mounts it only requires a cable behind it that attaches to wherever 
> you mount the receiver.   
>
>  
>
> Steve
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Jay Sorensen
> *Sent:* Friday, May 21, 2010 3:09 PM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Stereo Insatllation
>
> Hi Steve,
>
>  
>
> Thanks for the comments (and the furler!).  And congrats on the ORR!  
> It's great to see these good old boats get out there and compete!
>
>  
>
> Does your Jensen unit have an MP3 input?  With all four of us having 
> separate iPods and playlists it's critical that whatever unit we get 
> have a 3mm cable or USB input.  I like your idea of opening up the nav 
> station bulkhead forward of the electrical panel.  I was concerned 
> about clearance around all the wiring back there but it must fit!
>
>  
>
> BTW, got low profile track blocks, fiddle blocks and misc. shackles 
> for running spinny guys and sheets from Garhauer based on price and 
> they are a relatively local company.  Still need foreguy hardware and 
> heavy sheet lines but we should be ready to fly a chute by summer!
>
>  
>
> Jay
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Steve Smolinske
> *Sent:* Friday, May 21, 2010 2:45 PM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Stereo Insatllation
>
>  
>
>    1. Jay, the system I put in is a Jensen satellite unit, it comes in
>       two pieces the control panel and then the receiver.   I mounted
>       the control panel on the forward nav station bulkhead so that it
>       is accessible from the settee and the receiver is mounted in the
>       starboard cabinet forward of the chain plates.   I have located
>       the antenna in several locations and none seems any better than
>       in the same location with the receiver.  It did come with a
>       small "portable" antenna that when reception is bad with the
>       main antenna, I uncoil it run it through the small port light up
>       top and it works fine on anchor. 
>
>         If your mounting cockpit speakers the best way is to cut a 
> hole for a deck plate, mount the speakers inside and keep them closed 
> when not in use.  The typical installation with speakers showing to 
> weather could potentially allow 100s of gallons into your boat in the 
> wrong conditions if a wave took one or both of them out.  I don't have 
> any speakers in the cockpit yet, but plan on running wire and fixing 
> something where I can plug the speakers in when needed possibly 
> hanging them from the rail and then removing them when not in use.   
>
>  
>
> Steve  
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> *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Jay Sorensen
> *Sent:* Friday, May 21, 2010 2:27 PM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* [C38] Stereo Insatllation
>
> Good Afternoon Fellow C-38 Shepard's,
>
>  
>
> It's time to install a stereo system in Broad Reach.  I'd like to ask 
> for your experiences.  We have the original electrical panel (c. 1985) 
> with the little used shelfs under the panel and I was wondering if 
> that is the best location and if so what type of faceplate/panel you 
> used.  Or did you install somewhere else in the salon?
>
>  
>
> I'm used to working with fiberglass, SS, etc., but never teak!  Any 
> assistance would be greatly appreciated, especially photos of clean 
> installations regardless of location.
>
>  
>
> Thanks!...........Jay
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>  
>
> Jay& Dorothy Sorensen
>
> C-38, #311 Broad Reach
>
> San Diego, CA
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Donald R. Strong
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