4" Polk DB402 speakers in kicker housings. Powered by a 240 watt 4-channel amp with a bypass switch so the amp can be turned off when we don't need the rear speakers on.
Boat is now 3 hours from me so let me see what I can find. Did this many years ago. And sadly the amp failed but running the wires was by far the hardest part. Lots of new cuss words were invented.
Man this setup is exactly what we have been looking for for our boat. If you still have any pics of the install I would truly appreciate it. Looks pretty straightforward but just so I’m not completely out of left field on trying this. Thanks!
So I don’t have any pics. Basically the hardest part was running the speaker wire up the tube from the boat to the top of the Bimini. I drilled holes in the bottom and top of the metal pole and used plastic weed-eater line to get to the holes. I found it easier to go from top to bottom. It was a pita. Had to make the bottom hole a little larger and finally was able to grab the line with a paint can opener. Then attached the speaker wire with black tape and fished back through. The speakers had mounts that required me to use a bike tube to create resistance. After drilling I filed down the holes then inserted rubber grommets from harbor freight. Drilled a small hole in the top plate of the boat near where the Bimini tube was and ran another grommet in the fiberglass and then ran the wires around to the cubby in front of the steering wheel. For the amp I ran the main power direct to the batter but also used a toggle switch at the helm to power on and off.
Drilled a small hole in the top plate of the boat, inserted a rubber grommet, then ran it from inside the boat wall to the amp that is located in front of the steering wheel in the cubby.
How big is the tubing on your bimini? I am looking to do something similar but my bimini tube is only 1". I could probably wrap some rubber inserts around the tube to beef it up. Great install job, btw!
Charlie Kopchick It’s only 1”. I drilled a small hole near where the pole meets the boat deck and used weed-trimmer line and ran it up to where I would mount the speaker. Drilled another hole up top and then taped the speaker wire to the weed-trimmer line and pulled through. Make sure you install rubber grommets on each hole! I did the same procedure on the port side as well. Also, I used some shrink tubing from where the speaker came out of the Bimini pole (through the grommet) to the boat (about 5-6” worth). Send me a message if you want some detailed photos and more tips.
Stev Villalobos They are awesome. They clamp on and I used some loctite and they haven’t moved. The speakers came with different sized rubber inserts for your specific application. I drilled holes at the bottom of the Bimini poles and ran trimmer line up to a second hole near where I mounted the speakers. Taped speaker wire to the line and pulled it up. Drilled small holes on the boat to run the speaker wire. Used grommets on all holes. I have the speakers hooked up to a 2-channel amp and have a separate power switch so I can turn the speakers off when not in use. Pyle Hydra Marine Amplifier - Upgraded Elite Series 240 Watt 4 Channel Audio Amplifier - Waterproof, 4-8 Ohm Impendance, GAIN Level Controls, RCA Stereo Input & LED Indicator (PLMRA120) www.amazon.com/dp/B000N5UW8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9bdmBbBE6NJW0 (2) Polk Audio DB402 4" 270 Watt Marine/Boat Wakeboard Tower Speakers+Enclosures www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0S28T7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mbdmBbDSC5FPZ
