amp rack

(worththewake) · (worththewake) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-20-2009, 10:13 AM

looking for help on how to build an amp rack for three amps to fit in my 2006 malibu V-ride. Thinking about putting it by the passenger's side in the storage area. Already have two batteries, going to add another, and a 12" sub. Thanks
Chris

(jmcdanie) · (jmcdanie) **Join Date: Oct 2009** 12-20-2009, 10:52 AM

I personally liked the way this one was done...

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/745478.html

(worththewake) · (worththewake) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-20-2009, 1:09 PM

Joe, thanks! I tried to search for it on the discussion board but couldn't find anything. guess i'm an idiot! wonder why the rack is curved? wonder how it is held in place?
chris

12-20-2009, 2:37 PM

The amp rack mounts against the bulkhead in the passenger compartment. If you were to look into the passenger side storage area...the amp mounts against the back wall. It is screwed into the bulkhead

The curve is for the side of the hull so that it is flush. I will post more pics later this week.

(gharvin) · (gharvin) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 12-20-2009, 6:51 PM

here is my build. i stole some ideas from Murphy. 3/4" birch with fiberglass resin to waterproof it. The nautique has a place to screw this right in, not sure about a bu.
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(worththewake) · (worththewake) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-20-2009, 7:56 PM

Murphy, thanks for the info and thanks for looking for the pics. Gary, AMAZING! What all are you powering?
chris

(ponte_06_x2) · (ponte_06_x2) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 12-20-2009, 7:59 PM

nice job gary. looks great. post picts when you get it in the boat

(jonyb) · (jonyb) **Join Date: Nov 2008** 12-21-2009, 6:12 AM

08 23LSV. Most everything was already there, I just added the amps.

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(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 12-21-2009, 6:13 AM

Here is my first stab at a boat amp rack. It was last winters project for me. I ended up using marine grade plywood. Amps are what I had and will be upgraded as needed/money allows.

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(worththewake) · (worththewake) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-21-2009, 12:23 PM

Man I can't wait to start on my amp rack now! I will post pics as I build..thanks for all the help

Chris

(razzman) · (razzman) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 12-21-2009, 1:24 PM

Here's mine. I used http://www.alucobond.com/alucobond-start.html for the rack, it's a 1/16" layer of super durable plastic sandwiched between two 1/32" layers of aluminum. The result is a super strong and stable base that when the amps were mounted does not flex at all and it's super easy to work with and is waterproof. Mounted the bottom to the floor reinforcing rib and the rubrail backing at the top, eight points in all. Covered it in oem carpet to finish.

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(gharvin) · (gharvin) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 12-21-2009, 1:49 PM

chris,
powering 6 polk cabin speakers with the syn 4, 4 bullet hollowpoints 7.7's with the syn 2 (wetsounds pro 80's do not fith the new FCT3 tower with z5 rack) powering a Treo 12 with the Syn 1 amp. I have everything hookep up minus a sub and let me say it is LOUD! still have to tune the 420 eq. I will post pics of the total build when i get it done.

(launch_sl) · (launch_sl) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 12-21-2009, 3:36 PM

Marine Plywood,extra carpet wires all thru 1200 kicker running 12' solobaric sub kicker 450 on the kicker cabin 250 on the kicker tower spks 2 blue tops

(worththewake) · (worththewake) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-21-2009, 7:00 PM

Gary, I bet your boat rocks! Would love to hear a clip from it...you tube?

(jason_b) · (jason_b) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 12-22-2009, 1:32 PM

I used acrylic and single LEDs hand soldered for the glow. Upload

(gharvin) · (gharvin) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 12-22-2009, 6:21 PM

chris,
may do it when i get it complete. i am trying to build the sub enclosure over the weekend.

(worththewake) · (worththewake) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 12-22-2009, 6:43 PM

Sound good Gary, Jason AMAZING!