2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

[buddylee17]

I'm looking at replacing the stereo that came with the boat, but can't find any kits that look like they might fit. I've done a few installs on cars, but it's usually pretty easy to find a custom kit. The old stereo is an Audiovox MS 160 and about half of the controls work (volume is cranked and stuck). There is a slot cut out below it for a cd changer, which is going to limit how big the kit can be.

Any ideas about where to find a stereo kit for this? I'm considering looking for a car kit if it will work.

 

[Quit It]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

http://www.iboats.com/Marine-Stereo...4259582--session_id.100034755--view_id.803662

Did you see that?

 

[buddylee17]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

Thanks. I've looked at several of these and all I've found are 4" or more in height. The problem I have is that there is a slot cut out below the stereo where a cd changer goes. This basically means my kit options are max 3" in height.

Surely someone else has ran into this before?

 

[buddylee17]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

Here is a pic so you can see what I'm referring to. Anyone have suggestions?

 

[NYBo]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

Welcome to iboats!

Most marine stereos are single DIN size, and I believe your current stereo is also. Therefore, you should be able to slip the new mounting sleeve into the current opening. A picture of your dash would help.

EDIT: I see you posted a picture while I was writing my reply. The dash opening should be single DIN, so unless you need a weatherproof cover, you should be good to go with a single DIN replacement.

 

[buddylee17]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

Here's the dash, NYBo:



The radio is inside the glove box on the left.

Also, the current stereo has no sleeve. It's secured with 4 screws in the front (2 on left and 2 on right). Whatever kit I get to trim the stereo out will have to cover up the screw holes. There is also a metal rod connected to the back of the radio which keeps it from moving vertically.

 

[NYBo]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

What is the spacing of the screw holes and the size of the opening for the stereo?

 

[delirious]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

go to your local stereo shop and ask for "din trim" plate or make your own out of plexi

Here's the dash, NYBo:

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The radio is inside the glove box on the left.

Also, the current stereo has no sleeve. It's secured with 4 screws in the front (2 on left and 2 on right). Whatever kit I get to trim the stereo out will have to cover up the screw holes. There is also a metal rod connected to the back of the radio which keeps it from moving vertically.

 

[JoLin]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

I've done the stereo replacement on 2 boats (my current boat just last week) and never had an issue fitting a standard DIN-sized stereo in place of the old one. I did run into an issue with the multi-disc CD changer on the current boat, tho (a setup like the OP's)...

The old stereo and CD-changer were both Kenwoods. Soon as I took my new Pioneer receiver out of the package, it was obvious that the proprietary plug between the CD-changer and the old Kenwood receiver, wasn't going to work with the new unit. Pulled out the changer, and took it and the new receiver to a local car stereo store, where I was told that, 'no way, no how' could I interface the Pioneer receiver to the Kenwood CD-changer.

Apparently, multi CD changers are now dinosaurs. The major manufacturers don't even make them anymore, as the stereo receivers are now built to interface with Ipods, instead. I now have an empty hole in the cabin where the CD changer was. I plan to make a glovebox to fit in the hole.

My .02

 

[dingdongs]

Re: 2005 Bayliner 185 - Replace Stereo

i just popped a sony with ipod and usb capability and an inbuilt cd player but will probably go with the ipod and usb as cds take up too much space.could always make a blank space with a waterproof flap to store mobiles in.normally all mine go in a waterproof container.had more trouble getting larger speakers to fit as the originals were *%$p

 

[stxman4]

Buddylee, what kind of mount did you end up going with? I have the same boat and same issues with trying to install a new stereo.