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  1. PeterS

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    #1 PeterS, Aug 16, 2008
    After skiing for the first time in 15 years (Which I had a blast!) three weeks ago, I picked up a ski boat today. The only thing I need to replace is the speakers that are mounted on the overhead. DANG! $200 - $400 (eBay)! WTF? I'm no high-end audio type that needs to have everyone on the lake dancing to my stereo, so what can I get away with? Would a pair at fifty bucks do the job or should I pony up and pop a few hundred? If so, why?
     
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    #2 Gilles27, Aug 16, 2008
    Are they exposed our integrated?
     
  3. PeterS

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    #3 PeterS, Aug 16, 2008
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    #4 Gilles27, Aug 16, 2008
    I'd look for all-weather speakers, like for a deck. Wiring is universal, and if they don't have to fit into a particular cutout, your options should be expanded.
     
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    #6 Gershwin, Aug 16, 2008
    these speakers are obnoxious and a nucance on the water. Take a boom-box - you'll be happier and so will your fella captains.

    all the best,
     
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    #7 Dcup, Aug 18, 2008
    dear cheap pete, Im not sure if you have West Marine Stores out their in hooterville or not, but you can also shop on line there. I just bought a Sony marine stereo and 2 speakers included for 145 bucks. Also has a cd player.

    ps. has a detachable face, so you can take it with you.
     
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    #8 darth550, Aug 18, 2008
    Nice purchase, Pete. Great Cheap entertainment that shouldn't cost more than about $100 per week of disposable funds.....
     
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    #9 PeterS, Aug 19, 2008
    A marine store here? BWAAAAAAAAAAA! If you can't get your boating supplies at Wal-Mart, it's a 60 mile drive! I went cheaper than that today. Went for a pair of 'Acoustic 151' (whatever the hell they are). They look OK and were about $45 delivered / ebay. They will probably fall apart on the first wake I cross.......then I'll have detachable face speakers!
     
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    #10 Dcup, Aug 19, 2008
    ohhhhhhhgeeeeeeeeeeez.................... lets see the boat !!
     
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    #11 PAP 348, Aug 19, 2008

    You're a good man Lamour.........:D:D
     
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    #12 kizdan, Aug 19, 2008
    I wouldn't mount them on the tower, no need for that.

    What kind of boat did you get?
     

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