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  1. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Got it wired up to the amps without the WS420 so I could test the speakers. Definitely need to tweak the amps because the tweeters, only thing connected to the head unit, are louder then the new speakers. Good news is they all work. I'm chalking that up as a win! Off to Vegas next week and...
  2. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Thanks guys. I'm in the middle ow trying to wire up the board in the mouse hole that I don't fit in! Lol I'll let you know how they sound. Won't get to the 420 today but want to get the amps powered and label the speaker wires now that I cut off the labeled ends. That was another brilliant step.
  3. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Quick question: the stock head unit has RCA outs for front (L/R) and rear (L/R). I'm running to a WS420 for level control with outputs from the WS420 to my 2 amps. For the input to the WS420, does it matter if I connect to either the front or rear outs from the head unit, or do I need to...
  4. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Thank you @Mainah. Any issue running the main power and ground back to the amps along the same bundle as the speaker wire? I saw several posts with people running them through the fuel tank compartment but it seems easier to run them through the engine compartment to the starboard rear seat...
  5. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Additional photos of the install so far
  6. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    I'm knee deep into upgrade and ran all speaker wires yesterday, except I'm about 3ft short for my last tower speaker. More speaker wire on order. Today I'm running the power cables and hopefully mounting the amp board. Two quick questions regarding the amp power run from the house battery...
  7. SierraWhiskey

    Has any one moved the post on the Shorland'r trailer?

    @Minh Nguyen i was glad to see the photo you posted. I have a weighsafe hitch as well and assumed the scale was way off because I'm only reading about 300 lbs with the trailer level. The boat seems to tow well but I assumed the scale was reading light. I certainly didn't want to move the bow...
  8. SierraWhiskey

    Detailed 2016 242 LS $1k Audio Upgrade

    @Markk , your putting these on backside of the fiberglass, not as a space Ron the frontside? If so, are they difficult to feed through some other opening and hold in place while attaching speaker?
  9. SierraWhiskey

    Detailed 2016 242 LS $1k Audio Upgrade

    @Mainah , do you remember your final amp board dimensions? I know you bought 36" x 24" hdpe starboard. I don't have the boat at my house at the moment and am thinking my board is too large to fit. Perfect timing to check "after" I mounted the amps.
  10. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Apparently it is mdf covered in automotive carpet. I guess I shouldn't use this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013NWD0S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I may be able to cut off the bottom portion of the HDPE board I'm using for the amp mounting and use it.
  11. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Yes they are and will let you know. I'm not sure how long it will take me to install everything. I'm a little nervous about it because it will be my first time and don't want to start tearing into the boat without being able to finish before putting it back in storage. I routered the edges of...
  12. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    I bought a space ring that I planned on using on the inside as a backer plate. I hope that will reinforce it enough.
  13. SierraWhiskey

    2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S Speaker Upgrade

    Have everything except mounting hardware and money to pay my next mortgage payment!
  14. SierraWhiskey

    Miles per season you trailer your boat

    We live in Northern Kentucky and the few lakes around us kind of suck. My boat will never touch the Ohio River, so we trailer quite a ways. We love Lake Cumberland in southern Ky and Norris Lake near Knoxville, TN and don't mind trailering 3-4 hours each way for a great day out. We also only...
  15. SierraWhiskey

    Detailed 2016 242 LS $1k Audio Upgrade

    @Markk , as @Mainah and @Nick Hughes said, I bought the DBLink fuses also, however check each amp (assuming you have 2 amps or you wouldn't need the audiopipe distribution block) to see what the rating is and buy the size each amp is rated for. As an example, I bought the JL Audio M800/8 (80 amp...
  16. SierraWhiskey

    Amplifier Mounting Boards

    @Chip F. thank you for the offer. I finally found one on Amazon that didn't cost more to ship then the board itself. It should arrive tomorrow I'm hoping. I appreciate it though. It will be interesting to figure out how I'll get my big ass in there to mount it. I guess I'll start eating salads...
  17. SierraWhiskey

    Amplifier Mounting Boards

    Another good idea and allows some decorative freedom.
  18. SierraWhiskey

    Amplifier Mounting Boards

    That's a good idea as well as less expensive for the same Material!
  19. SierraWhiskey

    Amplifier Mounting Boards

    No issue with it flexing at 1/2" thick Matt?
  20. SierraWhiskey

    Amplifier Mounting Boards

    You do not need to install on a board. I have multiple amps and want a clean install is all. It's truly your preference
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