Marine AM/FM/CD PLAYER DO you need marine grade?

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  1. heyblmyers
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    heyblmyers New Member

    I have been loking to replace my radio in my 1997 sea ray 190 bowrider. The radio is installed in the dash. I was wondering if I need to go with the "marine grade" or can I INSTALL a quality car grade radio? What is the differnce? Also on the 6.5" speakers should I go marine grade or reg non paper speakers? any help is appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Brian
     
    heyblmyers, Jul 2, 2007
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  2. longliner45
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    longliner45 Senior Member

    I used car grade on the fishing boat for years ,,the only problem we had was guys would change tapes or radio stations with fish juju hands,,,,,,I see no problems ,especially for the money,,,,,longliner
     
    longliner45, Jul 2, 2007
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  3. redtech
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    redtech Senior Member

    i've been working on boat for some time now i've seen???? many very many automotive stereos if mounted in propper place go for it but as a tech i did not say that. i could argue both sides of the fence
     
    redtech, Jul 7, 2007
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