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factorykitted

04-20-2011 6:52 PM

Texas Stereo Sunsation Dominator Project

jonyb

04-20-2011 8:48 PM

Awesome work Brian!

hogger

04-20-2011 8:56 PM

All that extra weight, it probably only does 106mph now...

Nice work!

factorykitted

04-20-2011 8:59 PM

Few others..

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/...9a933cf2_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5303/...860b2a76_z.jpg

factorykitted

04-20-2011 9:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonyb (Post 1673496)

Awesome work Brian!

Im just the messenger, all compliments go to Tom Buist! This thing is has some serious man hours in it.

alindquist

04-21-2011 4:58 AM

Awesome boat and install... I got a chance to look at a 36 a few months back and Sunsation has really stepped it up. What power did this one have?

murphy_smith

04-21-2011 7:58 AM

Great install - Tom really does some nice work.

Does building the sub enclosure our of King Starboard cause any issues with sound quality. I would imagine that the density is greater than or similar to that of MDF.

factorykitted

04-21-2011 8:18 AM

I dont believe so but what i do know is MDF will turn into sponge board in a marine enviroment real fast.

mike3500

04-21-2011 8:37 AM

Nice boat and install.

This is very off topic, but what is up with the drywall on that top layer? Call me a freak, but I would love to know what's behind that wall to result in using so many randomly cut pieces of drywall. I kinda like the look!

wotan

04-21-2011 8:46 AM

I've always thought there should be a better material to use than MDF. My last sub box was MDF... granted it lasted for 8 years but then it turned to dust!

The only place I've seen starboard it's like $400/sheet, though!!!

bendow

04-21-2011 8:51 AM

Is that your boat Brian?

I've never even considered or thought of using starboard to build a subwoofer box. I wouldn't think it'd be all that strong?

murphy_smith

04-21-2011 9:03 AM

Yes MDF will turn into sponge board. MDF with an epoxy resin or rhino liner material that is elevated off the floor - will not.

factorykitted

04-21-2011 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphy_smith (Post 1673556)

Yes MDF will turn into sponge board. MDF with an epoxy resin or rhino liner material that is elevated off the floor - will not.

Why not just use starboard?

hatepain

04-21-2011 10:10 AM

Because it is HUGE money!

factorykitted

04-21-2011 10:16 AM

I think its a small price to pay when considering a new wake boat is near $100k or a go fast that's $500k. Its usually cheaper to do it once than twice.

murphy_smith

04-21-2011 11:19 AM

Of course it is a small price to pay when you spend 30k plus on your stereo.

UNvisible

04-21-2011 12:03 PM

no 30k in stereo, no care

factorykitted

04-21-2011 12:10 PM

i dont think one or two woofer boxes made out of starboard is going break anyone considering the cost of everything else folks are putting in their boats these days.

murphy_smith

04-21-2011 12:18 PM

Brian - take a look closer at those pictures. That subwoofer looks to be made out of wood and the smaller speaker boxes are king starboard.

What is he using to bond the King Starboard?

david_e_m

04-21-2011 12:34 PM

While brutally expensive, KingStarboard is some tough stuff. Totally impervious to UV and salt water. Very dense as compared to HDPE so you can polish the edges to a gloss finish if you want. I wouldn't hesitate to use it to build an enclosure if its thick enough. We limit its applications because its an oily polymer and we can't find any adhesives for it. Even polymer dyes rub off. If anyone has found a glue that will bond K.S. then please share the info.

David
Earmark Marine

factorykitted

04-21-2011 12:41 PM

Murphy - he told me the subs and smaller boxes were star - maybe I misunderstood? I'll ask him again. Not sure what he's using to bond material to it with...iI'll have to ask him. I'll work on getting some more pictures as well. The engine bay has a bunch of really cool lexan work.

murphy_smith

04-21-2011 1:16 PM

No worries - it is a sweet setup and I am sure that it will rock.

bruizza

04-21-2011 1:34 PM

Very sweet boat and install.

factorykitted

04-21-2011 2:04 PM

Murphy - The woofer boxes are indeed starboard. He assembles the boxes by screwing it together unlike MDF boxes. He uses Plexus adhesive to bond the corners even though its been screwed together.

murphy_smith

04-21-2011 2:12 PM

So the W-7 box is Starboard...man that is cool!!!

factorykitted

04-21-2011 2:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphy_smith (Post 1673650)

So the W-7 box is Starboard...man that is cool!!!

yessir

factorykitted

04-21-2011 11:17 PM

grant_west

04-22-2011 1:11 PM

This looks Awesome great job. I like the great and carbon vinyl.

norcalrider

04-22-2011 3:31 PM

What inverter did you use for the TV?

bendow

04-23-2011 6:54 AM

The starboard is a cool idea...I wonder if it would sound different than MDF. I'm sure it's a hell of a lot lighter. Baltic Birch is also lighter than MDF and much stronger. I'm still confused why everyone wants to put W7's on their boat when power consumption can be an issue...they're inefficient current sucking subs, but they do say JL on them

factorykitted

04-23-2011 7:49 AM

stang_killa_ss

04-23-2011 7:57 AM

incredible work.
is the dash factory? or custom molded fiberglass?

UNvisible

04-23-2011 8:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stang_killa_ss (Post 1673978)

incredible work.
is the dash factory? or custom molded fiberglass?

You think this boat will be good for scaring some ducks?

alans

04-23-2011 10:43 AM

Engine Pics PLEASE!! :)

factorykitted

04-24-2011 10:57 AM

05mobiuslsv

04-24-2011 12:35 PM

That thing is extreme, love it!

chucktronics

04-24-2011 4:05 PM

Brian -Looks Great!

I think I need glasses, where is the W7 located ? was that the pic of just the lighted circle ?

factorykitted

04-25-2011 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chucktronics (Post 1674166)

Brian -Looks Great!

I think I need glasses, where is the W7 located ? was that the pic of just the lighted circle ?

Near the optimas under the bench seat firing to the side and channeled into the cockpit via the open gunwale cavitites.

UNvisible

04-25-2011 2:04 PM

http://i55.tinypic.com/8xj8l0.jpg

murphy_smith

04-26-2011 6:14 PM

Silver Oak - nice stuff.

Got a couple bottles of 2003 Alexander Valley in the celler - can't wait to open them up someday

UNvisible

04-26-2011 8:39 PM

silver oak every day aboard the texas stereo boat

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