Just bought my first, now have some questions...

[pepper1126]

I just purchased a 2007 G3 25'. I have a few questions though for you experts. Do I have to get a waterproof stereo or can i get one for a car. also, what is the attachment called that I use to connect the waterhose to the motor when I am running it at the house? Thats it for now. we are so excited.

[bgw]

Not sure about the radio but ear muffs are what you use to run the engine in the driveway..

[dockholiday]

Congrats on the new boat. Think even walmart carries the muffs. Enjoy
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[lakerunner]

I am replacing with a standard unit. We keep boat under cover and when on lake it is behind a good sealed door. There is a cup holder above it but it is one you can put a tube on to divert water or beer away from unit.

[pepper1126]

Now I just need a place on the lake to keep it, will post and see if anyone has heard of anything up here.

[WaltF]

Hey!
Congrats!!!!

[toondog]

Do I have to get a waterproof stereo or can i get one for a car.

If it is well protected, a regular car radio will do just fine. I have use walmart car stereos and a splash cover for years with no problems. I also keep a cover on the boat. If you leave it uncovered, you might benefit from a "marine" radio.

[GXPWeasel]

Do I have to get a waterproof stereo or can i get one for a car.

If it is well protected, a regular car radio will do just fine. I have use walmart car stereos and a splash cover for years with no problems. I also keep a cover on the boat. If you leave it uncovered, you might benefit from a "marine" radio.

What he said.

Oh, and let's see some pictures.

[ylojelo]

Crutchfield.com carries both Marine radios and speakers. They are not much more that a normal car radio (I have a marine radio in my Jeep, after I drowned the first non-marine one). The colors of the marine products will match a boat better as well.

[margaritaman]

Check EBay, lots of marine radios for sale.

[pepper1126]

Thanks Everyone. I found some speakers, now I need some earmuffs. Its rained everyday since I bought the damn boat, here are some pics:

[mike]

Wow, nice looking boat! Something tells me your kid is gonna have some new friends soon!

[pepper1126]

This was an 07 G3 that was a factory model and never left the facility in its life, we are the first owners. The Yamaha is 115 that has a warranty till the end of 2012.

[pepper1126]

I have found a place to keep it at a marina, they do annual contracts for a good price. what is the concensus out there on keeping your boat in the water year round? I thought about doing it quarterly but the price jumps up alot. would be nice to have it somewhere in the water all the time. what do you all think?

[curtiscapk]

If you can get a lift it'll save a lot of heart ache and your toons.

Nice lookin boat by the way I am jealous.