Ok I give up,,Speaker wires behind radio inaccessable?

[justjon]

I just bought a 1998 241 w/a fm radio inside cabin cannot find speaker wires where can i access these???

[seabob4]

JJ,
Assuming the stereo is installed, pull it out and see if you can determine, through the opening, where the speaker wires head out from the unit.  The cabin speaker wires will be in the deck harness, which runs forward from the helm area.  The cockpit wires may be in the deck harness as well, heading aft, but also could be in the hull harness.  Have you pulled the speakers and reached around to see if you can locate them?

If the boat has an added aftermarket stereo and speakers, well, your guess is as good as mine...back then, chances are, the factory harnesses weren't pre-wired for stereos.

[justjon]

Thanks seabob

the wires go between the helm pod and cabin wall I pulled the
 pod off no access panel there-- only a small hole in cabin i can feel a harness in there but access it not(it appears to be factory install
 

[seabob4]

JJ,
So are there wires hooked up to the existing speakers?

Bob C

[justjon]

yes they are I just wanted to replace the stereo thought it would be simple--lol  the old radio pig tail still hooked up but no slack in iin wires to redo splice point for new radio. very frustrating  have 4 speakers 2 in cabin and 2 on deck  would pics help?

[seabob4]

Daren,
Most cabin boats we build have a bulkhead, or false wall, that closes out the area behind the helm.  Now I can't vouch for yours, as it was BB (before Bob), but there should be some visable screws with caps on them around the perimeter of this bulkhead.  Remove them, and you can get the bulkhead out of the way and have all the access you need.  Not a hard job.  If you want, take a pic of the bulkhead, preferably from all the way forward in the cabin, and let me take a look.

Bob C

[justjon]

Thanks again Bob  (sorry i spelled it backwards)

Can't seem to post pics But I see what you mean the whole wall has to come down. seems to be plywood

[seabob4]

JJ,
Bigtime my bad!  Sometimes I forget who I'm replying to!  Anyway, as far as posting pics, have you tried photobucket?  That's how I posted these pics:





No resizing necessary.  Anyway, taking the wall down is not that big of deal.  Then, not only can you see what you have behind there, you can also see how you can install a hatch to allow you access WITHOUT taking the wall down!

That's our 32 Pilot House.  Will be installing Evinrude's Electronic controls next week.  She's my little baby!

Bob C

[justjon]

I've heard of photobucket but never tried it---nice boat  wanna trade--lol

I'll let you know how I make out on Saturday

Thanks again

Jon

[seabob4]

Jon,
I'll be around.  If you run into any snags, let me know.  In the meantime...

Bob C

[justjon]

bob ---update finally got the wall down

plenty of slack in speaker wires just all twisted up

stereo is installed thanks again for your help

jon

[seabob4]

JJ,
That'll work...

Bob C

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