My 2019 242 Limited SE audio build and modifications thread

[redthumper9]

I bet. I remember how stressful it was cutting those holes. I may pick up a Moomba soon with base stereo and have dealer upgrade the audio through a local audio shop they partner with. Not sure if I can go through that whole process again!

Moomba..... Nice! Believe it or not, about a month before I bought the new Yamaha, a buddy of mine that owns a boat dealership let me know he just took a 2015 G25 Super Air Coastal edition on trade. You would freak if I told you what he offered it to me for. The amount of draft on those boats just won't work for what we do..... And we do a lot of cruising. He ended up selling it to a wholesaler.

 

[MattFX4]

Moomba..... Nice! Believe it or not, about a month before I bought the new Yamaha, a buddy of mine that owns a boat dealership let me know he just took a 2015 G25 Super Air Coastal edition on trade. You would freak if I told you what he offered it to me for. The amount of draft on those boats just won't work for what we do..... And we do a lot of cruising. He ended up selling it to a wholesaler.

wow those are nice. G25 is big too. Way bigger than I would want. I’m looking at the Kaiyen which is 21.5’. Also looking at used Supra SA’s but not sure I want to go with a 3-4 year old boat or a new one.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Really excited to see this done. I have a 2019 212x and I’m going to try to fix the audio in it this spring. I’m hoping just changing amps will give me a lot better wound. My truck has more bass than this boat with a 10” sub.

 

[shar]

Nice work! and thank you.... this confirms that the JL M6-650X speakers will fit in that exact mid-cabin location Looks like the revo's have a top mount depth of 3-9/16" vs the JL's at 3-1/16" (for anyone else/future reference)

 

[redthumper9]

**I forgot to add** in case you didn't know.... if you use a 5" hole saw for your 6.5" speakers, drill a small pilot hole in the center. Then, as soon as the arbor bit on the hole saw passes through, switch the drill to reverse and cut the entire hole in reverse. A 5" hole saw will have a tenancy to "catch" in forward. Only took about 15 seconds to drill the entire thing in reverse.

 

[Hoyt]

Looking good my man. I'm eager to get your reaction to the dual IB 10" subs versus your old 12" ported. IB just looks better imo, and a space saver

 

[Cleveland Steamer]

Can you please post a link to the anchor and bag you got?

 

[redthumper9]

@Cleveland Steamer

Fortress Marine Anchor

Shop Fortress Marine Anchors, engineered for optimal performance and durability, ensuring secure mooring for your vessel.

www.wholesalemarine.com

and.....
Amazon.com : AnchorSuit Boat Anchor Storage Bag, fits Danforth & Fortress Fluke-Style Anchors : Sports & Outdoors
Anchor Suit size medium

 

[redthumper9]

Work over the last few afternoons....

DSVR mod done with extra battery added and onboard charger installed. Yes, I know my house consist of two "cranking" batteries, but I'm just going to go with it for a while til I need to replace with 29 deep cycles. Thanks to @Mainah for the details on how to do the DSVR mod and finding the purple wire. Also removed OEM Wetsounds amp and mounted the amp board. May get the amps mounted tomorrow. 1/0 gauge has also been run to battery compartment.

 

[redthumper9]

Amps mounted on board. Probably all I'll have time for today. Hope to get RCA's run from stern remote this week as well as the tower speakers mounted. Then, next weekend will be spent running wire and making connections.

 

[redthumper9]

Made the connections at the head unit (stern remote) and fished the wires into the starboard storage. Purchased the alternate harness that some of you have used prior to me doing this.
Harness was ordered from here:

Fusion Marine Speakers | Entertainment Systems

Wholesale Marine carries the best selection of Fusion Marine products including Fusion Marine speakers and entertainment systems. Order today!

www.wholesalemarine.com

 

[Hoyt]

Made the connections at the head unit (stern remote) and fished the wires into the starboard storage. Purchased the alternate harness that some of you have used prior to me doing this. View attachment 107607

Where did you order it from? I think I'm going to replace my splice job with this part, and new rca cables

 

[redthumper9]

Where did you order it from? I think I'm going to replace my splice job with this part, and new rca cables

Just edited post to include harness

 

[mrmeaniemeateaterman]

I missed you getting a new boat. Really like that color and that grey interior looks really sharp. Audio system looks well done.

 

[redthumper9]

I missed you getting a new boat. Really like that color and that grey interior looks really sharp. Audio system looks well done.

Thank you @mrmeaniemeateaterman

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Made the connections at the head unit (stern remote) and fished the wires into the starboard storage. Purchased the alternate harness that some of you have used prior to me doing this. View attachment 107607
Harness was ordered from here:

Fusion Marine Speakers | Entertainment Systems

Wholesale Marine carries the best selection of Fusion Marine products including Fusion Marine speakers and entertainment systems. Order today!

www.wholesalemarine.com

Have you checked to see if the harness actually worked? I see many saying it doesn't work and they had to replace the head unit. Assuming yours is a fusion also?

 

[redthumper9]

Have you checked to see if the harness actually worked? I see many saying it doesn't work and they had to replace the head unit. Assuming yours is a fusion also?

Yes it is a Fusion. I haven't heard about it not working, can you link me with some of this info? I have not tried it yet but was helping to have it fired up by Saturday evening. I guess I'll know then. Also, I know most people didn't have a blue remote wire off the back of their Fusion. Mine did.

 

[shar]

@redthumper9 can you share any details on how you mounted and secured the amp board? I'd like to mount mine in the same location...

 

[Buckeye Fan]

Yes it is a Fusion. I haven't heard about it not working, can you link me with some of this info? I have not tried it yet but was helping to have it fired up by Saturday evening. I guess I'll know then. Also, I know most people didn't have a blue remote wire off the back of their Fusion. Mine did.

It was on facebook (Yamaha Jet Boaters) and I thought on here but I can't seem to find it anymore.

 

[redthumper9]

@redthumper9 can you share any details on how you mounted and secured the amp board? I'd like to mount mine in the same location...

Sure. I don't know about your boat, but mine had four areas of thickened fiberglass where I mounted this board. I simply took measurements and pre-drilled holes in the starboard and countersunk stainless screws. I think I used a total of 11 screws in the three locations. If you look closely, you can see where my measurement was off in one area and I had to relocate the screws. I will probably fabricate something to give it a little more support on the bottom edge. On my previous boat, a 2010 ar240, it did not have the thickened areas. In that case I removed the bow cushion and simply through bolted the amp board to that area. My amp board is 24"x 31"