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Ok, I appreciate the info. But, I still have a few questions. 1. Does anybody know where exactly the rear speakers should be mounted? 2. How much clearance for speakers do you have (Barchetta model)? 3. How do you remove the side panels? I can only find the screws on the upper part. 4. If I can not remove the panels, what is the easiest way to cut the holes without making a horrible mess. Fiberglass dust sucks.
If anybody has any words of wisdom, I sure would appreciate it. I don't mean to be an ignoramus, I just do not want to mess up my boat. Please help!

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I have the reach bench seat. I removed the panels on each side of the bench (very easy to do) and took them to a stereo shop and had them cut the hole and mount the speakers.

I didn't want to take a chance of screwing up.....

All I had to do is reinstall the panels and hook up the speakers to the wiring already in place.

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Dredd - What did you use to cut the metal bracket out where the knobs went through?

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It was actually all plastic and I used a 4" hand grinder :| then cleaned up the edges on a bench grinder. It was a little nerve racking but it came out good. Ideally I would have used a Dremel like WW suggested.

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Thanks dredd and wetwilly.. Good info. i have an old knob stereo that I'm so tired of and want out.. This spring I'm changing it all head unit and speakers. If you guys come across a good deal please post or email me..

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Just an update....the stereo I bought was installed very easily. Sadly I wasn't able to get installation pics, but my buddy had it done in about an hour.

He had to enlarge the opening i the dash to fit the new head unit and surrounding weather protector thing in, but other than that, it was quick, painless and SOUNDS GREAT!!!!