Liquid-Therapy
New Member
- Jun 4, 2012
- 19
- Boat Info
- 290 Bowrider 2002
- Engines
- 496 Mercruiser w/Bravo III Drives
Getting ready to take delivery of a 2002 290 Bowrider. My first question is about the stereo system. I'm guessing I'll probably want to upgrade it. I'm looking for some general advice on how to go about doing it. 15 years ago when I was in college, I installed stereos at Best Buy, so I'm probably a little more familiar than most about car audio, but I'm completely clueless about boats. I have some general question to start off with like, Do you need to buy a head unit that is a "marine" head unit. Since it's completely enclosed and away from water, is this necessary? What about the speakers? Again, should they be marine speakers? And how about installing other components like an amp? Is it best to leave it to a professional installer?
This boat is coming without a swim platform. The boat broker we bought it from said it is pretty expensive to get one from Sea Ray and recommended buying a custom fitted aftermarket one. Has anyone here done that? Do you have a recommendation? Is it possible to get an aftermarket one with teak board? I really like that look.
Thanks everyone!
This boat is coming without a swim platform. The boat broker we bought it from said it is pretty expensive to get one from Sea Ray and recommended buying a custom fitted aftermarket one. Has anyone here done that? Do you have a recommendation? Is it possible to get an aftermarket one with teak board? I really like that look.
Thanks everyone!