Adding speakers to rear Gunnel area (245 weekender )

[threejays]

I want to add speaker to the rear gunnel area on my 2000 245 weekender, has anybody ever done this before? I'm concerned about cutting in this area..

Thanks

 

[Lazy Daze]

What type of concerns do you have?

 

[Wylie_Tunes]

Is that a coaming pad or fiberglass.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Coaming pad, with some glass behind it. If memory serves, the opening is larger than what is pictured with some of the opening extending behind the pad.

 

[Wylie_Tunes]

Best way, remove the panel, remove the around the work area. If the foam is think, you are best to recess the speaker into the foam, rather then compress the foam and vinyl with the speaker mounting screws.

What ever you do, DO NOT cut a round hole out of the vinyl. As you try and mount the speaker, the vinyl will creep out from under the speaker.