Sorry for asking again , no response last time , thinking of fitting cockpit speakers , but dont seem to see anywhere obvious , easy to fit them , apart from steering binnacle , originally thought could site port and starboard , but on inspection find a lot of wiring & cabling starboard side below hatch , wondered about putting as far apart (which aint far ! ) in upper forward facing section , speakers prob will be 4" fusions or similar ,
Elsewhere I cant see a flat surface thats suitable , dont want to put into cockpit fwd face , cockpit locker fronts would be prone to damage and cockpit sides in front and aft , doubled skinned , .
any advice based on experience in this version of the boat would be most appreciated , or if you have factory fitted units , where ????
ps dont fancy fitting a hatch garage to mount them in
many thanks in anticipation .
I fitted a 4inch single speaker next to the vents under the rear seat. Only mono but works ok if you do not want hi-fi . Binnacle could give you problems with the compass.
the speakers i intend to use are described as magnetically shielded, for what thats worth ????
after googling for ages saw a similar boat with speakers in consol low down port and starboard so praps I can do that , really would like stereo .
I have a 2003 Bav 38 and the speakers for the radio/ cd player are located on eitherside of the cockpit on the backrests just behind the cockpit locker lids. I did not fit them they were on the boat when I bought her. the radio lets me fade the sound between the saloon and the cockpit and the sound is good enough to play classical music. I, m going back to the boat in two weeks, if you want I can take pics and send them to you.
Steve
Hi Steve , a picture may inspire :), though I wonder if this would stick in your back , or worse my son put his foot through one when well heeled , he's managed vents and teak slatted seat on previous boats !
many thanks
I've managed to find a picture of the speakers . as I thought they are just to the rear of the locker lids and access to them is via the locker when lid is open. there is a protecting cover in the locker to prevent damage to the back of the speaker. They are nearly flush and do not obtrude into the cockpit. I think you would have to be quite determined to cause them damage.
Still trying to work out how to send the pic as an attachment. will do so if I succeed.
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The speakers on my Bav 38 are either side of the Binnacle .Seems to work OK
My Bav 38 2003 has both cockpit speakers in the lower part of the steering pedestal/binnacle either side. No problem at all. I expect same place as Stardust.
guess thats where im going too , just have to be careful not to cut anything when drilling through , whilst I blame my son for previous careless footing , i have been known to stand on seat backs when well heeled especially when passing round binnacle , Ive seen speaks on other boats where foot has gone through, also save me cutting holes in main structure of the boat , which im always wary off . plus added bonus of less uv as for most of the time speakers will be covered by wheel cover , many thanks to all for input .
do you know what sort of speakers you have fitted .