Marine Audio & Video - Boat Outfitting - Poly-planar Mrr-5 Wired Remote Control F Mr-50 Or Mr-40

Marine Audio Installation Tips

1) We know you won't :) but please read the instruction manuals that come with each component BEFORE installation.

2) Gather the following tools: drill, screw bit, a small saw or jigsaw with a fine blade, Phillips screwdriver, waterproof crimps, silicone, tie wrap, C-clamps, power and ground cable, speaker wire, RCA cables, solder gun, solder, 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch stainless steel screws, XTC baffles, a circuit breaker, fuses and terminals - most of which can be purchased here at Blue Lake Tackle in the Marine Electrical Components category.

3) Pull power and ground directly from the second battery.

4) Solder all your wire connections and use the stainless steel screws and silicone to mount components securely.

5) Mount marine audio speakers directly to wood. Use an XTC baffle behind the speakers to give them a proper air environment. Put silicone on the speaker grilles to ensure a secure mount.

6) Take special care to route wires cleanly. Signal wires should go on one side of the boat and power wires on the other side. You can use tie wrap to gather the wires neatly together and secure the wires under the panels with the C-clamps.

7) Now get ready to rock, country, or even jazz out with your new marine audio system. Just remember we all share the lake, so keep it reasonable around other boaters.

Marine Audio Equipment VS Standard Car Audio

Unlike car audio and video gear which are protected from the weather inside of your vehicle, marine audio and video equipment has to be able to stand up to the elements. The same elements water, salt, and sun that make boating so enjoyable can also cause major damage to your audio and video electrical gear. Make certain your boat stereo and other electrical components can withstand this sort of abuse or they won't even last a single summer on the water.. Marine Audio and Video gear offers superior weather protection versus standard audio systems. Marine grade audio typically offers many of the the following advantages:

Water resistance (Read NOT Water Proof) These devices are built to handle splashes and light rain, but not built to handle full water submersion. The levels of resistance can vary by manufacturer.
UV resistance This is a must for you sun-lovers. These exposed parts are designed to withstand sun damage. Can be found on receiver faceplates, speaker cones and marine speaker grilles.
Waterproof Able to be fully submerged, This can include some specially designed underwater cameras but for the most part don't include normal audio and video. Waterproof claims usually specify depths and the amount of time underwater.
Anti-corrosion All true Marine-Grade Audio as well as Marine-Grade Video are specifically designed to resist rust and the corrosive effects of salt water. Corrosion resistant components can include coated circuit boards, plated connections, and a rust-resistant chassis.