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Boat mod question..... #13363459 12/06/19 06:23 PM
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I've decided to remove the stereo and speakers from my bass boat. Lots of reasons....outdated, poor quality, speaker covered by flipping deck, etc.
I plan to use a portable radio/bluetooth speaker that I really like.
My question is this..... the radio and speakers are currently installed through fiberglass at the left of passenger seat and in the driver console on left side and front. What method and materials should I use to cover the holes left behind?
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Re: Boat mod question..... [Re: Fish2222] #13363477 12/06/19 06:34 PM
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Re: Boat mod question..... [Re: Fish2222] #13363480 12/06/19 06:36 PM
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Starboard would be the cheapest. Wouldn’t need to be thick.

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I would just rivet .040 alum over the holes and seal it with some silicone. You can paint it to match.

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Marine lumber is an option since it is tough, easy to cut and shape, and is UV protected.

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Bondo over mesh


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Personally I'd just leave them in place and not use them anymore. Unless your having the fiberglass professionally patched up.


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Re: Boat mod question..... [Re: Fish2222] #13363733 12/06/19 11:32 PM
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Black starboard to cover the speaker holes, and the same for the radio but since you have power there, I would add a LED interior light.


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Re: Boat mod question..... [Re: Fish2222] #13365638 12/08/19 11:27 PM
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Aluminum plates or Lexan over the holes and I would paint them flat black. I made some for my boat out of aluminum then covered it with a layer of graphite then shot clear coat over it. I removed a flasher in the console and covered the hole. I glued it on with clear silicone and that worked great.

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