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intense
05-27-2004, 09:12 AM
Lets see some pics of low free board systems where there is not alot of room for speakers. I need some ideas.
thanks

riverbound
05-27-2004, 12:39 PM
I dont have any pics but your ideas with the prefab boxes is usually what we would do. We just did one the other day and it sounded pretty good. If you have pics of your interior post them and I will try to help you out with some ideas.

ROZ
05-27-2004, 02:23 PM
I did the same thing to a Sanger flatty.. 2 10's and an amp on the bulkhead, and I made use of prefabbed boxes at an upward like angle mounted to the stringers and seatbase...

Jetdriver
05-27-2004, 02:25 PM
PM LvJetboy hes got a killer setup in his boat and his boat is TINY!

Jetdriver
05-27-2004, 02:34 PM
Here is a pic during his install! http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/OMG.jpg

intense
05-27-2004, 05:25 PM
Originally posted by riverbound
I dont have any pics but your ideas with the prefab boxes is usually what we would do. We just did one the other day and it sounded pretty good. If you have pics of your interior post them and I will try to help you out with some ideas.
Ok I will post some pics in the AM
Thanks

riverbound
05-27-2004, 05:26 PM
I wont be back until tuesday so I will help you out then.

intense
05-27-2004, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by riverbound
I wont be back until tuesday so I will help you out then.
What it won't be done by tomorrow?:D No problem thanks for the help:)

LVjetboy
05-28-2004, 01:35 AM
Tiny?
:)
18'6" I'm sticking to it. Low Freeboard no question...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/LowFreeboard.jpg
The front's easy, just mount amp and separates on the kick board. Tweeters in the dash. Most low freeboards can handle that...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/FrontStereo.jpg
That's fine if you party in the boat. But if the beach you need stuff facing forward. I did 6x9's on the back of the rear bench seat not good but typical low freeboard...highs muffled, the rest distored by all those weird header and battery box angles, harsh mids reflecing off fiberglass. Then I designed removable speakers mounted on poles facing forward. Better sound but too much hassle. So I finally ditched the rear seat for a custom speaker box. A compromise in pax like a vette, but the sound? Sweet!
Computer model...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/StereoModel.jpg
The box...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/RearStereo.jpg
Better unshrouded sound than many deep v's. Low freeboard actually helps here. Rear vented bass. Mids and highs up high to rock the beach. Plus space for cooler, brews, amps, cross-overs and a locking padded lid raised with monster garage air shocks triggerd by remote. Handy for laying out the spread...talking chips and dip here c'mon now.
Please ignore the vinyl trim cut on plexiglass mounting flange. Will be black felt soon.
jer

Jetdriver
05-28-2004, 05:47 AM
Hey Jer! That system is BADASS! It was good to meet you at FBC!
Shawn

intense
05-28-2004, 11:18 AM
Here are some pics
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/144P5280368-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/144P5280367-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/144P5280366-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/144P5280365-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/144P5280364-med.JPG

LVjetboy
05-28-2004, 12:45 PM
Thanks Shawn. The rear box is the first I built. If I had to do it over I'd make it a bit lighter. I went overkill on thickness, epoxy and SS screws then flow coated...weighs nearly 100 lbs with everthing in it.
Intense, seems like that engine cover would make a great place for separates with the mids and tweeters up high.
jer

Cheap Thrills
05-31-2004, 01:19 AM
Originally posted by LVjetboy
Tiny?
:)
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/LowFreeboard.jpg
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http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/FrontStereo.jpg
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Computer model...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/StereoModel.jpg
The box...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/RearStereo.jpg
jer
A Most Excellent Job, it looks Killer dude ! :cool:
C.T. :wink:

riverbound
06-01-2004, 08:56 AM
Intense,
in the front you could put the woofers down under the bow area. you could also do prefab 6x9 boxes mounted to that bulkhead up front or cut hols and mount the speakers on the bulkhead. In the rear you might be able to mount the speakers in the base of the seat (but I could not see how much room you have in the pics) If you could post more pics of the bulkhead under the bow (where your feet would be) the seat base in the open bow section and the seat base in the rear also measure the bases and see how much room you have for speakers.
If you would like to feel free to call me I will be at the shop all week (909)481-8411
Bill