Stereo install on our 33 Outlaw

[eddie]

HiTech and I spent the day tearing out the interior of the 33 to add a few speakers. It's going to end up with 8 Diamond 661i's and two Alpine PDX amps and two 10" subs.

Thanks to PBC for the shop space [smilie=042.gif]

[eddie]

Bob making some marks and now adding a little color.

We did the outside of the speakers in red and the grills white.

[eddie]

It's going to look great [smilie=071.gif] I need to get it done before next week before it heads over for the fiberglass repair.

old amp :lol:

ready for us to come back [smilie=050.gif]

[cfaller]

Schweet! Here comes Charlie Roll, Jr.!!! :mrgreen:

[Baja Tender]

Looks great Eddie and Bob. [smilie=1074.gif]

[CUBLUJAY]

Sooooo Bob, do I have to book you six weeks in advance? [smilie=071.gif] Looks great guys, I don't think mine will be that in depth.

[HiTechRedNeck]

Eddie did some work.

[HiTechRedNeck]

It started out looking easy.

[HiTechRedNeck]

Then we started getting ideas.

[HiTechRedNeck]

What the hell is this?

[HiTechRedNeck]

Dammit, Where is that beer?

[HiTechRedNeck]

Then it started looking confusing. I hope someone knows how to put this back together.

[BigDaddy]

looks like fun :mrgreen:

[caravelle260]

WOAAA...been busy!!!

It is gonna sound aswesome...

Sorry...but I would still rather roll up in the cruiser...more room for the chicks [smilie=eck02.gif]

LOOKS GREAT GUYS!!!!! GOOD LUCK!

[eddie]

WOAAA...been busy!!!

Sorry...but I would still rather roll up in the cruiser...more room for the chicks [smilie=eck02.gif]

Me too - and who knows if I'll still have it in the spring :twisted: :twisted: :lol:

There has been a few questions on systems the last few months, I figured I'd take the pics to show what all goes into the install. Baja mounted speakers so close and low to the bolsters we had to remove them to get them out. We spent the better part of the am taking the boat apart, removing the old system and laying out the new one.

[caravelle260]

Me too - and who knows if I'll still have it in the spring



this explains LK's avatar...."33 Outlaw for now"

[eddie]

Making more holes :shock:

[eddie]

test fit on the speakers - now the side panels have to be modified to fit the new speakers. The old holes with the stock Clarion speakers all had be opened up to 5.75" so the new Diamond speakers would fit.

Still waiting for the amps and four speakers to show up.

[Barry]

Very cool, Eddie. I need some new amps; what led you to the Alpine's?

[eddie]

Very cool, Eddie. I need some new amps; what led you to the Alpine's?

We put them in Charlie's 44 Sea Ray and they rocked the house [smilie=rocker] they also have a small footprint. They put out very clean power.

Here are a few from yesterday.

[Shaner44]

Looks great Eddie & Bobby!!!

[Jkgstuff]

That looks great, Id be interested to see how all that sounds when you finish it.

[cherryCobalt272]

Very cool, Eddie. I need some new amps; what led you to the Alpine's?

Those Alpines are incredible, they are stackable and put out no heat. They also put out 150 watts RMS ! :shock: There definitely is a difference in Amp quality. :mrgreen:

[Christian]

I looked at them very seriously to swap out the RF power series I have in mine, my biggest road block was the $$$$$ ( I needed 4 of the .1000 monos and 2 of the 4 of the .450 4 channels :shock: ) but they are kick a$$ amp and have a ton of installtion possibilites

[dbetler]

It's going to look great [smilie=071.gif] I need to get it done before next week before it heads over for the fiberglass repair.

old amp :lol:

ready for us to come back [smilie=050.gif]

The new owner will love the detail you and Bob put into that! [smilie=071.gif]

[eddie]

It's going to look great [smilie=071.gif] I need to get it done before next week before it heads over for the fiberglass repair.

old amp :lol:

ready for us to come back [smilie=050.gif]

The new owner will love the detail you and Bob put into that! [smilie=071.gif]

I hope so !!!!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Amps showed up today - should have more parts tomorrow and be able to start installing.

[Chillin Dee Most]

Eddie, do these run cool, mine run hot in the summer, not getting the right amount of air moving in the small area. :roll:

[Chillin Dee Most]

Is that right $449 on ebay?

[cherryCobalt272]

I looked at them very seriously to swap out the RF power series I have in mine, my biggest road block was the $$$$$ ( I needed 4 of the .1000 monos and 2 of the 4 of the .450 4 channels :shock: ) but they are kick a$$ amp and have a ton of installtion possibilites

even the Ebay way is expensive! :shock:

[Christian]

I looked at them very seriously to swap out the RF power series I have in mine, my biggest road block was the $$$$$ ( I needed 4 of the .1000 monos and 2 of the 4 of the .450 4 channels :shock: ) but they are kick a$$ amp and have a ton of installtion possibilites

even the Ebay way is expensive! :shock:

You get what you pay for :mrgreen: I was able to do 143.1db in the shootout stereo contest, and I took 3rd :shock:

Must do better next year :twisted:

[Christian]

Or this year since it is now 07 :oops:

[eddie]

Is that right $449 on ebay?

Pretty close - I wouldn't get them from Crutchfield if I was you :shock:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0epc7vKQbay/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=120&I=500PDX1100&search=Alpine+PDX

[cherryCobalt272]

I looked at them very seriously to swap out the RF power series I have in mine, my biggest road block was the $$$$$ ( I needed 4 of the .1000 monos and 2 of the 4 of the .450 4 channels :shock: ) but they are kick a$$ amp and have a ton of installtion possibilites

even the Ebay way is expensive! :shock:

You get what you pay for :mrgreen: I was able to do 143.1db in the shootout stereo contest, and I took 3rd :shock:

Must do better next year :twisted:

Tim Allen once said................. It just needs MORE POWER, that's all! :mrgreen:

[Christian]

I looked at them very seriously to swap out the RF power series I have in mine, my biggest road block was the $$$$$ ( I needed 4 of the .1000 monos and 2 of the 4 of the .450 4 channels :shock: ) but they are kick a$$ amp and have a ton of installtion possibilites

even the Ebay way is expensive! :shock:

You get what you pay for :mrgreen: I was able to do 143.1db in the shootout stereo contest, and I took 3rd :shock:

Must do better next year :twisted:

Tim Allen once said................. It just needs MORE POWER, that's all! :mrgreen:

No, in my case I need more cone area, I am at right about 8000 watts and 8 batteries, so power is not an issue, but the simple fact that 4 12s in an open cockpit can only get so loud.

Must get more subs :twisted:

[cherryCobalt272]

Is that right $449 on ebay?

Pretty close - I wouldn't get them from Crutchfield if I was you :shock:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0epc7vKQbay/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=120&I=500PDX1100&search=Alpine+PDX

I SQUEEZED Ultimate Electronics last summer pretty hard and got them down to $550. AFTER I HAD ALREADY SPENT OVER $1500 :roll: . Volume Discount I guess.. :mrgreen:

[cherryCobalt272]

All of this talk gets me pumped to put mine in on my new boat... [smilie=071.gif]

[Chillin Dee Most]

If I got two of those, my three batteries would drain more, unless I did a JImmy Baja, and put a semi battery for a battery [smilie=061.gif]

[Christian]

I have 4 group 27s dedicated for the stereo and it can last 6-8 hours at modertae volume with an efficent group of amps.

The time goes down as my volume goes up though :oops:

[HiTechRedNeck]

Do not be confused by the power rating of the Alpine PDX series amps. The go by the new CEA-2006 power rating. They put out more power then other amps that boast 2-3 times the power. I was sceptical at first, but after we put them in Charlie's crusier I wouldn't buy anything else. One of the best things is they play very hard for hours.

[cherryCobalt272]

Do not be confused by the power rating of the Alpine PDX series amps. The go by the new CEA-2006 power rating. They put out more power then other amps that boast 2-3 times the power. I was sceptical at first, but after we put them in Charlie's crusier I woulbn't but anything else. One of the best things is they play very hard for hours.

150 watts RMS is pretty damned strong. I don't think their are even alot of speakers on the market that can handle that power.... [smilie=042.gif] without spending serious bookoo anyway... :mrgreen:

[JimmyBaja]

Rumor has it, it will be completed today?

[Christian]

Do not be confused by the power rating of the Alpine PDX series amps. The go by the new CEA-2006 power rating. They put out more power then other amps that boast 2-3 times the power. I was sceptical at first, but after we put them in Charlie's crusier I woulbn't but anything else. One of the best things is they play very hard for hours.

150 watts RMS is pretty damned strong. I don't think their are even alot of speakers on the market that can handle that power.... [smilie=042.gif] without spending serious bookoo anyway... :mrgreen:

Keep in mind power does not blow speakers, lack of power does, clipping is not your friend [smilie=011.gif]

Eddie I am excited to see the finished speakers, i am sure the new owners will love the install [smilie=lols] [smilie=rollinglaugh.gif]

[Little K]

Rumor has it, it will be completed today?
negative. I'm still husbandless today.... :roll:

[DoubleBlended]

Rumor has it, it will be completed today?
negative. I'm still husbandless today.... :roll:

he he!! you know when he get into those projects lost & mia til its done!! Wish i had that kind of dedication!!!

[baywatch]

Hey why did the factory put that access hole next to the co pilot/port Grab handle? I Have seen that on a couple other 33's and it didn't make much sense because there wasn't ever one on the starboard side.

[eddie]

Hey why did the factory put that access hole next to the co pilot/port Grab handle? I Have seen that on a couple other 33's and it didn't make much sense because there wasn't ever one on the starboard side.

It's some BS the USCG came up with about the gas fill :shock: we got rid of it :lol:

Thanks again to PBC for the shop space the entire weekend.

[eddie]

Even put Brett to work today :lol:

HiTech built some sweet custom sub boxes we got them put in on Saturday and today we got most of the boat put back together. [smilie=071.gif]

Brett hard at work again - BP stuck in the frig working on the amps

[Baja Tender]

Looks very nice Eddie. Did Duncan give you the idea?????? [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif] [smilie=071.gif]

[eddie]

Changed the head unit out to a XMD3, rear remote and electric anchor light :mrgreen:

sub is tucked away behind the bolster

[eddie]

Looks very nice Eddie. Did Duncan give you the idea??????

If Duncan gave me an idea I wouldn't have a boat :lol:

HighTech hard at work - and Houston we have lift off ! ! ! [smilie=071.gif]

We have a few things left to do and four speakers to install after they show up - that's what I get for ordering them off the net !

[HiTechRedNeck]

Rumor has it, it will be completed today?
negative. I'm still husbandless today.... :roll:

so was Michaela

[dang_jayhawker]

Looks great! [smilie=appl]

[caravelle260]

lookin great guys!!!

Kinda nice to see Brett hard @ it... [smilie=tongue025]

[BrettM]

I used to be a lot more handy!!!!

"yeah we have that, uhhh I have no idea where it is"

This is all I said for 4 days straight! :oops:

[JimmyBaja]

Lookin Good.............

[Reggie]

Looking great, I'll bet it will vibrate the water.
I see some of a boaters best friends on the shelves in the shop -- Sea Foam [smilie=042.gif]

[bsloop]

I was at the KC Sports Show this week and found a WATERPROOF remote to consider.

www.h20waves.com

Remote options for the center of the steering wheel or key fob with 300 ft range. Plugs into the back of certain stereos and controls most functions.

Debating between this or a ipod w/ remote.
This would control the radio functions but could not forward or pause ipod tracks. ipod remote would not be much good for controlling radio or cd, 150 ft range and i would have to use a waterproof cell phone type bag.

More toys for us boys.....................

[Cokie Blu]

That is pretty cool! I want one!

[Christian]

That is pretty cool! I want one!

PM amer3 on here, he sells them

[smilie=042.gif]

[BDiggity]

Install looks great. So what are the final system specs?

Christian- you dont like your RF Powers? i was thinkin about using them in our next ride.

[Cokie Blu]

That is pretty cool! I want one!

PM amer3 on here, he sells them

[smilie=042.gif]

Does anybody use them? I could see myself getting one for the wheel and getting one for the back of the boat somewhere if they work well. I will PM amer3. Thanks Christian!

[HiTechRedNeck]

Right side finally came in! After paint.

[HiTechRedNeck]

Made a little box for holdin the speakers while we painted them.

[caravelle260]

Made a little box for holdin the speakers while we painted them.

They do not call you "HiTech" for nothing!!! [smilie=071.gif]

that holder had to make the job easier and a little less messy [smilie=050.gif]

[Christian]

looking good [smilie=appl]

i like the jig idea

[JimmyBaja]

When will it be done? [smilie=265.gif]

[GVL]

When will it be done? [smilie=265.gif]

The boats probably sold already knowing Eddie.

[eddie]

getting closer [smilie=071.gif]

some work while it's in Lincoln

more power :twisted: :twisted:

changing water pumps

[Roostr300]

so whats goin on with the swim plat form

[Slip Teez]

Lookin good! [smilie=appl] [smilie=appl] Im a boston pro kinda guy! Let us know how the Diamonds sound? How many batteries ya think you'll run ?

[eddie]

I'm going to try two batteries for the radio alone and :roll: see how it goes.

The platform was damaged in the LOTO storm and got re-powder coated.

[Slip Teez]

Ive got 6- 6.5 boston pros, 4- JL w7 subs w an alpine deck and I have to run 3 thirteen inch batteries total, two for the sterio and one to start unless I switch it to all. I have to be carefull not to get to sauced and let it play to long or I'll be staying the night if ya know what I mean! [smilie=1062.gif] [smilie=1056.gif] I'll send ya some pics when I can get back in my she from the snow we got! Looks really good eddie! [smilie=appl]

[eddie]

Finished up last night - just need to install a few batteries. Thanks to HiTech for all his help, Brett, Dan and PBC for the shop space.

The Magic Wrench for putting the water pumps on too [smilie=042.gif]

[eddie]

Even had time to change the drive oil and put drive showers on! [smilie=071.gif] Brett is still handy :lol:

These are the halo's we were talking about.

[skeeler]

Even had time to change the drive oil and put drive showers on! [smilie=071.gif] Brett is still handy :lol:

These are the halo's we were talking about.
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Kim and I are going to look so good in there! [smilie=071.gif] Nice work guys!

[cherryCobalt272]

looks good Ed, will sound even better. Cant wait to hear it. Better go with 3 batts though if u can....

[smilie=042.gif]
Scott

[caravelle260]

Looks good bro...bet it sounds even better!! Steph says she cannot wait to feel the floor thump'n... :roll:

Gonna add the flat panel too :mrgreen:

[BigDaddy]

Very nice Ed [smilie=042.gif]

[Jkgstuff]

Looks good eddie, that should sound awsome!! [smilie=rocker]

[eddie]

Update - to date I've had zero issues with the radio. This weekend I had a connector on one of my subs fail. Bad part is I might have to pull my bolster to get to the sub. I have a new connector and see what I can do this weekend, I "need" both subs working again! [smilie=headbang]

[QWKRN U]

Update - to date I've had zero issues with the radio. This weekend I had a connector on one of my subs fail. Bad part is I might have to pull my bolster to get to the sub. I have a new connector and see what I can do this weekend, I "need" both subs working again! [smilie=headbang]
If I didnt have some many projects going at once. Id be working on getting my new stereo done. but alas I have to get a few other projects finished first.:(

[SeaLegs]

What brand of Subs are you guys using for the boats. I am going to be upgrading my system over the winter and can’t seem to find a marine subs that can handle large power. I want to upgrade the 10” sub that is under my rear bench so it will potentially be exposed to some water.
Any suggestions would be great.

[Christian]

I used the Diamond D6s and they have handled the large power just fine (so far) but I am only pushing ~1200 watts per 12" subs, but the 10"s should be able to handle 800-1000 per pretty easy in the correct enclosure