Installing Electronics

[Tygh]

Any special fasteners needed for installation of electronics for my new 170cc? I am putting in a flush mount radio, 8ft antenna, GPS/Fish Finder. I am used to fiberglass boats, so this is a new situation for me

Also putting smart tabs on the boat, so any hints on fasteners there would be appreciated. I plan on using self-tapping screws and Rule to seal everything.

[cagrove]

Tygh,
Just remember to not overtighten the screws or they will strip out. Just get them snug, use lots of rule and you will be fine. Enjoy your new boat.

[suitekids]

Hello again TYGH, Here is what I did for mounting my flush mount stereo, your radio should have come with a water proof hinged cover that supports all the radio gear and provides the seal, i thru bolted all the holes in the cover with
8/32 x 1" flat head s/s machine screws with #8 s/s washers and the nuts are
nylocks which will never back off while pounding the blue waters, mounted speakers in the same manner, a little more expense, but they won't come out or rattle loose or strip, IMHO