It looks like a GPS was an option from Searay. I added a Garmin to my sundeck and used the factory mount that was custom made by Garmin for Searay. You might want to contact Searay customer service and get the info on the GPS. On my sundeck I got my depth from my smartcarft and used the...
Make sure you replace the races in the hub. The bearings are sold and matched to the races. It will work if you do not change the races but the news ones will not last. Make sure you hand pack the new bearings. Any auto service center can change the races for you if you cannot get them out
I like the idea of making a template and using that if you want perfection. As long as you are close it will be ok. Speakers have a rather large flange.
We have some covered slips in Orange Beach, AL. The covered ones are going for 3 times the rate of the non covered and only one marina offers them. A few condos at the Grander come with covered slips.
This is more my choice if money was not an object
http://nor-techboats.com/models/390-cc/
or this
http://nor-techboats.com/models/344-gt/
with the new Merc Racing 400 outboards
Check the caps and rotor. Our Formula with twin 6.2's would stumble with a bad cap and rotor. I changed them and it ran like a champ. Cheap fix to at least give it a try.
How big is the power wire and the ground wire for the amp, On my sundeck the factory amp had a small power and ground wire I think it was size 10. When I changed my amp to a JL I ran a 4 gage wire from the amp to the battery for both power and ground. It seems to me the amp is drawing more...
Look at Key West. Great boat for the money and good build quality. We have a 219FS and it is a great boat. Yes the bay boats can get into stupid money. Look at the Yellowfin 25' about 100K
I got mine from http://www.internationalmarineservice.com. Great price and great service on the phone while tuning the amp. Might be less money then you think. Much less then the published prices on the JL site
I used a JL IB 10" sub in my center console and it sounds great. It is designed not to have an enclosure.
http://www.jlaudio.com/marine-audio-subwoofer-drivers-m-series-infinite-baffle-subwoofers
I know Wet Sounds makes one also.
Scott I would use Starboard for that process. It screws together very well and you can get it in Orange Beach. I think West Marine has some or you could try Protect Marine on Canal Road they might have some or know where you can get it.
If you have a Shurhold pole then this mount is great.
http://shurhold.com/marine/camera-adapter/pov-camera-adapter
I also use the rail mount for Time Lapse running shots.
Some people need to purchase a new boat. If they are new to large boats and have a good dealer that can service the boat and provide training on systems. Then it would make sense to purchase new.