[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.
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> 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,
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> Jay& Dorothy Sorensen
>
> C-38, #311 Broad Reach
>
> San Diego, CA
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Donald R. Strong
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