New Owner
 

Picking up our new to us 1996 Shabah 18' with 4.3l Mercruiser. This is our first big family boat and we are quite excited to start the kids into the water sports this summer. I'm looking for a new stereo for it, it currently has an old Jensen Am/Fm/Cassette deck in it. I'm looking to replace it with something that plays back CD's and MP3s. Does anyone have any suggestions? Looking to spend under $150 for the receiver.

Thanks for any help!

Kelvin

Re: New Owner
 

Welcome aboard! Go with a Pioneer deck. They seem to be able to handle the pounding a little better than most other brands.

Re: New Owner
 

Clarion makes great marine radios. I have a cmd5 double din unit that is great! I just installed a Kenwood KMR-440U and really like it although the Clarion is built better using stainless to cover everything. The clarions are a little more expensive but they do have a single din unit that is close to your price range. The Kenwood has a USB and an aux jack right on the front to play anything from off brand mp3 players, Ipods/Iphones, and straight jump drives. The Kenwood is a brand new design as well where some others are 2-3 years old in design.

Re: New Owner
 

Ask 5 people about what their favorite stereo brand is and you will likely get 5 different answers..... :)

Re: New Owner
 

That is probably true. I love my Clarion but with it being a 2 din I didnt have room or want to go through the expense of having the panel custom fabricated to hold it. This boat had a Sony in it which I have been using up till this point but wanted to change it out this season. Really the only thing I dont like about the Kenwood is it is not a stainless chassis like the Clarion and their wired remotes are crap. All my other components are Memphis Audio. 6 1/2's, 10" Sub, 5 channel Memphis Marine Belle amp.

Re: New Owner
 

I to am a kenwood fan but thinking of putting in a sony DSX-MS60.

Crutchfield is a great place to research but $$

Sony DSX-MS60 Marine digital media receiver at Crutchfield.com

If you fine something you like google the model number and im sure you can find it cheaper.