electronics box project - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

MrHunters · 03-03-2007, 07:38 PM

Couple weeks ago I asked about electronics box materials... cutting ect ect.

Here is the start of the project. This will be mounted on the top of the center console. and the box will hopefully have a few tackle drawers in it...Gotta make the most out of every nook and cranny on this boat.

the workshop

.... like i said.... we have a small apartment.

I used a 3 inch hole saw to cut the speaker holes.... Worked like a charm.... Way less risk in snapping the plexi glass.

2nd hole

all cuts and holes drilled. Radio/2 speakers/ gps/ff

got lazy with taking pictures... so we jump to final product

backside

now on to the box. this should be interesting.

MTC · 03-03-2007, 09:59 PM

Will those speakers affect your compass

MrHunters · 03-03-2007, 10:35 PM

they are shielded...

taJon · 03-04-2007, 07:13 AM

why would you use a compass these days

JK it was actually a really good ? that most wouldn't think of. even if they did affect it, it could either be recallibrated with the interference or just shut them off if you need to use the compass.

fish4striper · 03-04-2007, 08:16 AM

looking good so far!

MrHunters · 03-04-2007, 08:18 AM

the only place the compass is effected is if i put it directly behind the speaker. above and below i can sit the compass right on the box....

thats why i chose to put the casing back on instead of just mounting the speaker to the glass.

beamie · 03-04-2007, 08:56 AM

Thank You sir, that will be 5 Marine Units!

1 Marine Unit = $100

Looks nice...

thefishingfreak · 03-04-2007, 09:11 AM

lookin good.

keeperreaper · 03-04-2007, 09:45 AM

Looks sweet.

Raider Ronnie · 03-04-2007, 09:57 AM

Looks good !
What are you going to make the box out of ?

MrHunters · 03-04-2007, 10:12 AM

probably luan since i have a ton of it kicking around and then cover it with fiberglass... was suggested felt is a good fiberglass alternative and is typically used in subwoofer boxes which i just learned as well..... open to suggestions though... its all going to be trial by fire, figure it out as i go.

still coughing up plexiglass from yesterday... man that stuff makes a mess... not only do you have to deal with shavings but you have to fight static electricity too!

taJon · 03-04-2007, 10:59 AM

what happened to the storage area?

taJon · 03-04-2007, 11:00 AM

where did you get the radio? I have an extra if you want to bring that one back? Just a thought.

Looks really good. cant wait to see the enclosure.

MrHunters · 03-04-2007, 11:05 AM

storage area is going underneath. so figure another 6 to 8 inches below the bottom of the glass.

taJon · 03-04-2007, 11:39 AM

cool. good luck.

thefishingfreak · 03-04-2007, 12:55 PM

i got a ton of stuff you can have.
come down and pick thru it.
luan.
large sheets of okume' plywood

glass matt.
resin.
marine ply.
all that stuff come get it.

Christian · 03-04-2007, 01:53 PM

oh man, sweetness!
looks awsome.

blaruffa · 03-05-2007, 07:48 AM

MrHunters. That looks awesome!!! Makes me think I might want to flush mount my equipment in the Electronics box on my boat instead of having it behind a door.

Van · 03-05-2007, 07:38 PM

Nothing like the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

Speedy Too · 03-06-2007, 07:38 AM

Looks great.....I did something similiar on my last boat. If I were to do it again I would put something under the radio to support it because my would loosen up after a rough trip.

MTC · 03-11-2007, 08:55 PM

photo day at the shop

taJon · 03-12-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MTC

photo day at the shop

very nice indeed

The only suggestion I have is to paint the screw heads black too.

Again nice work

MTC · 03-12-2007, 07:23 PM

The black heads are a good Idea. The local hardware store is going out of business and they have some I'll pick up...

MrHunters · 03-12-2007, 10:58 AM

MTC that looks great!

Do you have any tricks or ideas on how to add a cover to the electronics?

i was thinking to reases (sp?) the front panel somehow so I can attach a cover to an outer frame of the box... but that might get a little complicated.

trying to decide if I should glass the box directly to the console or just bolt it on. All tough to do with the wrap still on

taJon · 03-13-2007, 09:00 AM

does the cover for the raymarine still fit on there ok?

MTC · 03-13-2007, 10:20 AM

No problem... the cover pops right on... When the boat is underway you could put it in the white compartment the right to hold your cell and ipod. There is a connector there for the ipod...

MrHunters · 05-14-2008, 06:11 PM

resurecting an old thread. finished. (second box) first one not so good.

pretty much done... i made this way harder than it should have been and probably used double the money. slightly better than good enough

MTC · 05-14-2008, 09:36 PM

looks great

thefishingfreak · 05-15-2008, 06:42 AM

you should move that vhf antenna away from your head.
Take a 2' flourescent bulb and slide it up the antenna with the mic keyed up and you'll know why.
the bulb will light from some sort of radiation.

plus a little higher will get some more range out of it.

MrHunters · 05-15-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefishingfreak

you should move that vhf antenna away from your head.
Take a 2' flourescent bulb and slide it up the antenna with the mic keyed up and you'll know why.
the bulb will light from some sort of radiation.

plus a little higher will get some more range out of it.

i was thinking the same thing to get a little more range (range eats it right now) but not so much for the radiation... who knew?? that explains the buldge protruding from the right side of my head.

the grab rail seems to be a bit wider in diameter than standard or else i would buy a rail mount... just cant seem to find one that fits.