6Scorpion7
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- Jul 6, 2017
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- Boat Info
- 2000 Sea Ray 230 bowrider Signature Select
- Engines
- Mercruiser 7.4 MPI with Bravo III
Hello All, I have a 2000 Sea ray 230 BR. I just installed a Dual stereo with a built in class D amp that is maxed at 600watts. I also installed 4 wet sounds 6.5“ speakers. While hooking the speakers up, one at a time, to get the location right(the original wiring wasn't marked, the stereo would jam, up until I hooked the last speaker up. It seems its drawing too much power, and it will cut out, momentarily at 3/4 volume or above, until you turn it down. This happens regardless if the alternator is charging, or not. I'm leaning towards the existing power and ground wire that powered the original stereo. I'm almost 100 percent sure this needs to be a heavy gauge possibly fused cable, for an amplifier. I was just looking for any other things that it could be. I was worried I would need a bigger alternator, but I read where people have way more powerful systems, on factory alternators. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Here are the items I installed.
Dual-AM505BT RMS 55x4 max 150x4 4-8ohm rated
Wet-Sounds-XS-650 RMS 6-60 not sure about max.
EDIT: You can turn the volume up, a little louder, with rpms at cruising speed.
Dual-AM505BT RMS 55x4 max 150x4 4-8ohm rated
Wet-Sounds-XS-650 RMS 6-60 not sure about max.
EDIT: You can turn the volume up, a little louder, with rpms at cruising speed.
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