Boat Stereo
Submitted by Simo_ on Fri, 2012-03-02 22:20
Looking at replacing my boat stereo as its stuffed.
Saw some GME ones at my local boat shop today that looked good, just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions.
The current one is bracket mounted so will be looking for the same.
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wombat78
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go fusion mate we used these
go fusion mate we used these underground on some rigs & a few surface rigs. A couple of mates have got them on boats as well they can handle a bit of a beating & handle the salt water mist & spay you get i went through two gme sterioes on last boat they are rubbish pull them appart no circuit boards are covered or dipped where the fusions are well thats my opinion everything ive ever owend gme has brocken & there warrantie sux
wadetolley
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Fusion
Fusion all the way for me as well. Put the $250 special from Whitworths in the new tub, great sound for the money!
Oracle
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Again fusion
I've done the GME several times before I just paid a few more $$$ and never looked back
strike_zone
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fusion
x 1000
Muppet
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fusion
the ipod dock is great.
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Rig
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Fusion
Fusion
Colt_Striker
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Fusion Ipod dock, no
Fusion Ipod dock, no substitutes
Adam Gallash
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x2
x2 for fusion ipod dock x 2 gme speakers (cheaper to replace if water spoilt, but put out good sound n no problems so far)
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Simo_
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Sounds like fusion is way to
Sounds like fusion is way to go. What's the best shop for price and service?
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thesupervisor
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i have the sony and its great
i have the sony and its great but the alpine has some good reviews too
stay far away from gme it really is just crap that wont last
getting the bottom line final answer from a bunch of blokes that use false names and put smiley faces at the end of paragraphs is not the best place in the world to get the information you seek.
whipasswaverunner
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Fusion all the way but....
I have the Fusion MS-IP600 which is flush mounted. It was in the boat so I don't know if it comes with bracket. Most people have recommened the Fusion Stereos but do they come with mounting bracket as stated in Simo's thread?
https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=114&item=69586&intAbsolutePage=1
Simo_
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I might do flush mounting if
I might do flush mounting if its better, the bracket one ive got now is under the cabin and is annoying to get to.
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strike_zone
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wired remote
you can buy a wired remote for the fusion i have my head unit mounted away inside a hatch and have the wired remote mounted in the dash being a centre console i thought it was the best option and it doesnt take up as much space either
pale ale
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yep, GME only last 12
yep, GME only last 12 months. Fusion is top quality!
Simo_
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So is Whitworths the best
So is Whitworths the best shop to go to? Will they install it too? Im thinking about getting it flush mounted.
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pale ale
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I got a fusion off ebay for
I got a fusion off ebay for about $220. Seller was a marine dealer in Tassie
Colt_Striker
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Have a chat to the boy's at
Have a chat to the boy's at Chivers marine in Bibra lake, suppliers & installers, will generally match any realistic internet price, obviously not ebay actuions.
Simo_
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Cheers guys will check out
Cheers guys
will check out online then go to Chivers as thats closer to my place.
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Simo_
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Anyone got this one?
Anyone got this one? https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=114&item=69582&intAbsolutePage=1&LinkedItem=69586&search123=
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Bodie
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picked up a fusion 600 ipod /
picked up a fusion 600 ipod / iphone myself on the weekend.....dead screen out of the box$@#%@#$%@#$^#$%
And what's more of a piss off, is the boat shop I bought the unit from did not just replace the unit, rather send it away for an 'advanced replacement' which I think is BS.
Not one for bagging oyt local businesses, but a mate and I went into this NOR boat shop chasing a stereo on Saturday, only to have the most average customer service I've seen in a long time. Pretty ordinary considering we spent over a grand in the shop!
So my girlfriend went back to the shop today with the faulty unit, only to be told it had to be sent away.... Well I did see 4 or 5 other units on the shelf on Saturday. They were closed Sunday and Monday so the chances they sold them all is remote
Needless to say I won't be going back to that shop again.
big john
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That's crap
If it was faulty out of the box, it should be exchanged with a profuse apology from the dealer IMO.
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kane
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I'm curious where bodie
Was in a boat shop nor today and was not stoked with the service either...some would say it was "challenging" ;-O
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Simo_
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I dont stand for bad
I dont stand for bad service!!!!
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Bodie
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Bad service as in rude, not
Bad service as in rude, not interested in a sale, lack of knowledge on the products
sea-kem
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Agree. So i've just found the
Agree. So i've just found the new toy to install on the boat
. And no bloody pod talk at work Simo ;)
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Simo_
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Haha
Haha
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Tomcat
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Yes
No wonder people buy on net if that's how they treat you try and ring the agents for them had no trouble with mine and don't think they want to get bad name
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electrical warranty
one of the issues the suppliers have is if you dont see the item work in the shop they tend to avoid replacement warranty when you take an electrical item home and have a go at wiring it your self,, most people get it right ,some dont power it up right or reverse polarity which can damage the electronic cards especially with stereos with amps and additional speakers being interconnected , much like having a mobile for a week and it stops working ( water ingress is the standard response ) even though most phones are direct replacement warranty under 30 days , but your dealer would rather send i away to have it checked out
sea-kem
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So does everyone have their
So does everyone have their stereo blaring while fishing? Just thinking of the soundwaves scaring off the fishies.
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Rob H
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doubt it would worry them,
doubt it would worry them, have you ever swum under your boat when the sounder is on?
Try it-its not all that pleasant but obviously doesnt seem to worry fish!
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Yes, Elvis Presley might
Yes, Elvis Presley might have left the building but sure is a winner on my boat.
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Clarion car stereo and Ipod with Fusion inbuilds and some wakeboard type doof doof boxes hanging of the roof!
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harro
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lowrance
I have the lowrance version ipod dock, its an awesome unit, controlled through the hds , and the bass on this is going to raise some marlin,
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