Texas Stereo Sunsation Dominator Project

(factorykitted) · (factorykitted) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 04-20-2011, 6:52 PM

I know this a bit off topic but I think its worth posting as there has been quite a bit of discussion lately on big stereo and innovative installs.

I present to you the Texas Stereo Sunsation 36 Dominator SSR Project...

These pictures show a small fraction of the amount of custom lexan, LED, trim, speaker enclosure work, etc, etc, etc. For those who have seen the original Texas Stereo Project, its on the same level just 13 feet longer and about 800 more HP.

I plan on doing a full photoshoot of the boat over Memorial Day weekend.

W7's will fit nicely in here. 3/4'' starboard - who uses MDF these days anyway?

Lexan

Lexan & LED's around all gauges.

(jonyb) · (jonyb) **Join Date: Nov 2008** 04-20-2011, 8:48 PM

Awesome work Brian!

(hogger) · (hogger) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 04-20-2011, 8:56 PM

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

Nice work!

(factorykitted) · (factorykitted) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 04-20-2011, 8:59 PM

Few others..

(factorykitted) · (factorykitted) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 04-20-2011, 9:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jonyb

Awesome work Brian!

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

(alindquist) · (alindquist) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 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) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 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) · (factorykitted) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 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) · (mike3500) **Join Date: Jun 2008** 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) · (wotan) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 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) · (bendow) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 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) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 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)

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Originally Posted by murphy_smith

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) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 04-21-2011, 10:10 AM

Because it is HUGE money!

(factorykitted)

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) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 04-21-2011, 11:19 AM

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

(UNvisible) · (UNvisible) **Join Date: May 2010** 04-21-2011, 12:03 PM

no 30k in stereo, no care

(factorykitted)

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) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 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) · (david_e_m) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 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)

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) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 04-21-2011, 1:16 PM

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

(bruizza) · (bruizza) **Join Date: May 2009** 04-21-2011, 1:34 PM

Very sweet boat and install.

(factorykitted) · (factorykitted) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 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) · (murphy_smith) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 04-21-2011, 2:12 PM

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

(factorykitted) · (factorykitted) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 04-21-2011, 2:17 PM

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Originally Posted by murphy_smith

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

yessir

(factorykitted)

Here a few new shots....more to come

Boat has two giant alternators - no need for crazy amp hours in this boat.

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 04-22-2011, 1:11 PM

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

(norcalrider) · (norcalrider) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 04-22-2011, 3:31 PM

What inverter did you use for the TV?

(bendow) · (bendow) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 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