[restlesswoodie]

I have a '99 Pathfinder 17t that I am constantly having trouble with the stereo. I have it mounted under the seat where I sit in the back left corner of the compartment The stereo does not get direct water just moisture, I have been through 4 marine grade units (2 different brands) and am now heading back to Bass Pro to replace another. Any suggestions for fixing this problem?

 

[cvilt]

My opinion that any boat designed to get that skinny will reject anything that makes noise like the human body pushes out splinters. Just kidding I have no advice to correct marine stereo issues but could not resist.

 

[swaddict]

how are you getting moisture in the rear hatch? It does not happen to mine, just wondering. can you put it in the console, if you have one?

 

[restlesswoodie]

I'm not sure how water is getting in there, not a lot just a small amount. I do not have a center console.

 

[MariettaMike]

There's also the possibility that the problem is caused by vibration. Not so much on the water, but during trailering. Try moving the unit to a different spot or removing while towing.

Have your trailer wheels been balanced lately?

 

[Apeacock]

I have a 99 side console 17T and I've got a stereo that was installed by the former owner. While I am a big fan of these boats(you find both camps) they are wet by nature, especially with condensation when the hatches are closed. When I first bought the boat I wasn't used to the moisture build up and I had problems with the stereo due to that moisture.

I have been able to mitigate this by propping open my hatches when in storage. I store mine indoors so rain isn't an issue with the open hatches.

Hope this helps.

 

[tarponio]

PinTail check this product out. My friend showed me this one night.

You should spray all your electronics with this stuff. They even spray Iphones with this stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ

 

[DuckNut]

Marine speakers are designed to get wet on occasion but not designed to be wet all the time, they ned time to dry out.

I suggest when you mount the new set to mover it to a new location.