JP BRESCIA
01-02-2005, 09:17 PM
For the second time I have purchased an older 18C that has been untouched with regards to adding equipment like a radio and trimtabs. The 22 came with one and the family and I really enjoyed it last season. With the other 18 I had I decided to install tabs but could never get myself to cut holes in it for a radio/speakers. Not that I am incapable of doing it but I respect these boats alot and feel guilty for being the owner that changed something. However, I also respect the fact that I put alot of effort out to be able to boat with my family and I want to have the best experience I can each and every trip. So I am determined to come up with a solution that will provided tunes as well as maintain an unmolested look.
I have thought about going the route of Sat Radio for the boat. My reception usually stinks and cd's skip quite a bit but most of all I can listen to the NASCAR races....
I came up with what I thought was a good solution. Buy the XM receiver with the small remote. Mount the receiver next to the amp both hidden under the bow and wire the remote through the back of the "glove box" cubby so it can sit inside hidden away. The set up is nice and clean. There is one major problem. Volume control..... :bonk: The XM receiver has a function called output control =/- but it did nothing to change the volume. I don't want to have to use a traditional receiver just as a slave for volume control. Plus, that means another remote to control the volume. :banghead: I could use an XM ready receiver but I have not been able to find one with a small wired remote like you can get with the XM roady and the like. I found one with a wired remote but it had to be flush mounted to the dash. I am looking for some suggestions as to SAT Radio setups or tips for discrete radio setups.
I have thought about going the route of Sat Radio for the boat. My reception usually stinks and cd's skip quite a bit but most of all I can listen to the NASCAR races....
I came up with what I thought was a good solution. Buy the XM receiver with the small remote. Mount the receiver next to the amp both hidden under the bow and wire the remote through the back of the "glove box" cubby so it can sit inside hidden away. The set up is nice and clean. There is one major problem. Volume control..... :bonk: The XM receiver has a function called output control =/- but it did nothing to change the volume. I don't want to have to use a traditional receiver just as a slave for volume control. Plus, that means another remote to control the volume. :banghead: I could use an XM ready receiver but I have not been able to find one with a small wired remote like you can get with the XM roady and the like. I found one with a wired remote but it had to be flush mounted to the dash. I am looking for some suggestions as to SAT Radio setups or tips for discrete radio setups.