Want to get rid of the ads? Become a member by registering today.
The Mariah Owners Club

Forum Left Top

Welcome to the The Mariah Owners Club.


Anyone upgrade the stereo in a 96 Shabah 180?

Original Mariah Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-31-2012, 12:53 PM   #1
 
MW Mariah's Avatar

MW Mariah is currently offline
Posts: 92
Status: Captain
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: KC Area
Find me on the Map
My Year: 1996
My Model: Shebah 180 SE
My Engine: 4.3 V6 Volovo Penta
Gallery Images: 0


Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Send MW Mariah:
a Private Message
 
Default Anyone upgrade the stereo in a 96 Shabah 180?

So I am looking at upgrading the stereo, nothing crazy just new head unit, 4 - 6.5 in rounds and a 10 inch sub with a mild amp.

I can handle making the holes a bit larger for the front speakers but where have people installed the rears? Also anyone install bow speakers? The rear seat base is not tall enough to accommodate the speakers below the seats and I am not wild about cutting into the pads that run along the upper part of the boat. Anyone done this, any recommendations?

Lastly, good mounting spots for the amp? The sub?

Any experiences you can share, any pictures?

Thanks guys!

Last edited by mikeyt; 08-01-2012 at 09:49 PM.
Reply With Quote
  • Old 08-01-2012, 01:38 AM   #2

    Duncan is currently offline
    Posts: 5
    Status: Stowaway
    Join Date: Jul 2012
    Gallery Images: 0


    Thanks: 0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Send Duncan:
    a Private Message
     
    Default Re: Anyone upgrade the stereo 96 Shebah 180?

    I don't have answers to your specific questions about placement, but I can help you with getting the actual stereo equipment. I used to work for shop in Columbia doing car audio and I've done a couple of boats down at the lake of the ozarks. I still have a account with a distributor in Lenexa. If you want I can get you whatever you want at cost, if that helps you.

    I can get MTX, Rockford Fosgate, and Kenwood.

    Let me know
    573-289-1521
    Eric
    Reply With Quote
    Old 08-01-2012, 02:04 AM   #3

    Eastleym is currently offline
    Posts: 9
    Status: Stowaway
    Join Date: Jul 2012
    Location: Milwaukee
    Find me on the Map
    My Year: 1999
    My Model: 238 Shabah
    My Engine: 4.3LX Merc
    Gallery Images: 0


    Thanks: 1
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Send Eastleym:
    a Private Message
     
    Default Re: Anyone upgrade the stereo 96 Shebah 180?

    I just finished upgrading my stereo on my Z190 Shabah SE. I attached a few photots of the subs and speakers. I did not have photos available of the amps (mounted to the left side of the wood engine surrounding) nor do I have a photo of the extra (5 total) speaker in the center of the bow of the boat by the feet.

    Happy boating!
    Attached Images
    File Type: jpg photo 3.jpg (28.3 KB, 73 views)
    File Type: jpg photo 4.jpg (28.4 KB, 75 views)
    File Type: jpg photo 5.jpg (42.5 KB, 61 views)

    Last edited by Eastleym; 08-01-2012 at 01:47 PM.
    Reply With Quote
    Old 08-01-2012, 08:44 PM   #4
     
    MW Mariah's Avatar

    MW Mariah is currently offline
    Posts: 92
    Status: Captain
    Join Date: Jul 2012
    Location: KC Area
    Find me on the Map
    My Year: 1996
    My Model: Shebah 180 SE
    My Engine: 4.3 V6 Volovo Penta
    Gallery Images: 0


    Thanks: 0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
    Send MW Mariah:
    a Private Message
     
    Default Re: Anyone upgrade the stereo 96 Shebah 180?

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Eastleym View Post
    I just finished upgrading my stereo on my Z190 Shabah SE. I attached a few photots of the subs and speakers. I did not have photos available of the amps (mounted to the left side of the wood engine surrounding) nor do I have a photo of the extra (5 total) speaker in the center of the bow of the boat by the feet.

    Happy boating!
    WOW
    Nice set up!

    I am going a tad bit more subtle. Kenwood KMR 550U head unit, four 6.5 infinity rounds (maybe expanding to 6 someday) and one 10 in sub (undecided as yet on brand) and the MB Quart NAU 660 Amp.
    Your pics really give me some ideas though.

    Hey where does one secure "marine grade" wiring for the amp and speakers and what not?
    Reply With Quote
    Reply

    Bookmarks




    Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
     


    Similar Threads
    Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
    stereo upgrade Oregondunes Projects 13 11-23-2012 04:07 AM
    need fuel tank part # for 1996 Shebah 18 eroc37 Original Mariah Talk 0 05-17-2011 07:09 PM
    Looking to upgrade bpfirrman Mariah Boats For Sale & Wanted 4 07-01-2008 10:03 PM
    Carb upgrade loudsound Mercury MerCruiser 0 06-02-2008 03:57 AM



    Forum Right Top
    Forum Left Bottom Forum Right Bottom
     
    Right Left
    Member Login
    Forgot password?
    Forum LeftForum Right

    About the Club
    Age of the Mariah Owners Club:

    Total Members: 18,527
    Total Threads: 12,959
    Total Posts: 68,325
    Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to Mariah Owners Club on YouTube
    There are 277 users
    currently browsing forums.
    Forum LeftForum Right

    Find us on Facebook
    Forum LeftForum Right

    Club Sponsors
    Right Sponsor





    Forum LeftForum Right
    Right Right
    Right Bottom Left Right Bottom Right