CD Player install

[phatdaddy]

blue, there is a fill on the port side at the rear of the tube. I was going to put a fill pipe on the gunnell rail, bur decided to just put a pvc cap on a stand pipe. to access I just lift the transom hatch and fill. it flows to both sides equally. on the cap toward the bow end of the tube i put a vent hose. it works great, both sides draw down equally so balance is not a problem

this is the fill

the 3" pvc fits snug between the liner and outer hull on the deck supports. I did take some plumbers strapping(thin metal straps with holes) and tied it to the liner inside the rod boxes. I also put a piece of carpet where the tube touches the outer hull to keep it from rubbing. hard to explain, next time the rod boxes are out i'll take a pic.

[Blue_Runner]

Ok, thread revival here - two questions:

Say I want to use my Cellphone SD card to play mp3's in the boat. *

1) Do I need to get one of these radios like stink shows with the slot for the sd card? How much do they cost and is there a cheaper alternative?

2) Where the heck should I mount speakers? *The rod boxes are the only place I can think of that would be easy to cut out a hole and mount speakers.

Suggestions from our V-20 systems analysts? Wifey wants tunes - gotta give her tunes!

[Stinky_Hooker]

"Say I want to use my Cell phone SD card to play mp3's in the boat."


It depends on your cell phone. Most phones use the MINI SD and wont. I have a Treo 650 which uses a reg. SD and mine will interchange with my radio, cameras, etc... *

"1) Do I need to get one of these radios like stink shows with the slot for the SD card? How much do they cost and is there a cheaper alternative?"

Way cheaper than anything you have priced I promise. Its hard to get a decent CD player (even a Pioneer or equivalent) for under 120 bucks

The radio I pictured above is only 79.00!!!

Here is the link:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4744710


Now they even have one with Blue tooth for 150!! Sweet!

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5645793


I know the price is low and I was skeptical at first too because these are the people (Virtual Reality Sound) *who actually bought out the "Road master" name. They were POS electronics for sure. Not the VR folks and here is why:

I decided to try it for the $$ though and after owning all the big names in stereo equipment (Pioneer, JVC, Sony, Clarion, *etc...) I have to say I am VERY impressed with it. I have had one in my truck for over a year now and I want one for the boat next. Very nice !!

BTW the POINEER cd player will come out for one of these to go in. ;)

[Airslot]

Stinky, your info is spot on with one exception. The Micro SD card will work in any device. When you by one it comes with the adapter. The Micro SD slides into an adapter that is a regular size SD card.....plugs right into anything ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Originally Posted by Airslot

Stinky, your info is spot on with one exception. *The Micro SD card will work in any device. *When you by one it comes with the adapter. *The Micro SD slides into an adapter that is a regular size SD card.....plugs right into anything ;D

SWEET!! Didn't know that because Ive never owned one. Thanks for the correction AS! ;)


There ya go...one more reason to go with my stereo! 8)

[phatdaddy]

i could help you with 8 track or maybe cassette.........

[Blue_Runner]

Ok, I got a 1 gig micro sd card with an adapter yesterday. Been toying around with my new cell phone a bit. Thanks for the link Stink. I might seriously do that.

Now where should I mount speaker? Rod boxes? Bad idea or good idea?

[Stinky_Hooker]

I got some 6x9s in my rod boxes and love em there. 8)

[Mac_Attack]

BR here where they are on my boat.

[Blue_Runner]

Thanks Mac and Stink *;)

(better than Mac and Cheeze)