Hey everyone, first time posting. I have a 2010 20sli that I am wanting to mount two 6 inch speakers on. I want to mount them to the top of the rear storage/changing area and have them facing out for when we are beached. I'm thinking just cutting the holes with a hole saw. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Will the back storage area seal it enough to give it a good sound? Any help is appreciated!
Rear outside speakers
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Michiman
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Welcome! What kind of material will you be cutting through? If it's an enclosed area it should be a pretty good place for them. There are several people on this board that have installed some pretty impressive systems so I'm sure they'll chime in with real world advice.
It's the black fencing that goes around the whole boat. Won't have to mess with the square tubing or any of that.
cwag911
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I don't think I would mount them on or in the fencing.
Because of rattles or just strength of fencing?
cwag911
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The fencing is not very strong and I believe there would be quite a bit of movement. It's not solid enough. I'm sure others will chime in. How about some pics of what you want to do.
The smaller black area on top where the square tubing goes all the way around is where I want to mount them. One on each side. I agree the fencing isn'
real strong but I could add more rivets from the fencing to the square tubing on the back to reinforce it. If it's a bad idea I won't do it just wanted to see what everyone thought. It's not a real expensive or fast boat so I hate to buy tower speakers to mount on square tubing.
real strong but I could add more rivets from the fencing to the square tubing on the back to reinforce it. If it's a bad idea I won't do it just wanted to see what everyone thought. It's not a real expensive or fast boat so I hate to buy tower speakers to mount on square tubing.
SEMPERFI8387
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SEMPERFI8387
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I think it would be fine if you use foam around the ring, and screw/rivet the fencing to the rail to minimize movement. I would be leary of a holesaw due to the thin ridged material, I’d use an air powered body saw. I’d also use baffles or enclosures to protect them.
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Spoiledrotten
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And I’m having trouble just drilling a couple of very small 1/4” holes in mine to secure the fender hardware. 
cwag911
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Center punch and a GOOD drill bit.And I’m having trouble just drilling a couple of very small 1/4” holes in mine to secure the fender hardware.
the-little-B
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If you are having trouble drilling , use a jig. Drill into another plate of steel , a block of aluminum , or a good hard board and fasten it to your rails to use as your guide.
mattb
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How about portable, floatable.
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Spoiledrotten
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What I meant was that I hate putting any holes in my boat that weren't already there. I'd sure hate to start cutting out big holes for speakers.
I'd sure hate to start cutting out big holes for speakers.
