will i hear a stereo on a rib

[Hugh Jardon]

i am thinking of getting a stereo for the rib, it will have an opti 200, will i be able to hear the stereo on the cruise at speed? thanks to Blue Ice for inspiring me with their great vids. how many watts of power will i need for it to be reasonable, any feedback or views would be good....

[Richard B]

I err, umm, ought to mention that the soundtrack is added when editing the video!

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Richard B

I err, umm, ought to mention that the soundtrack is added when editing the video!

Bloody Loud! It's not the noise of the Opti, as most of that gets left behind ,but the music will aswell. Nice when tied up though. Can't beat a nice chilled glass of cider and the mellow sounds of Adge Cutler and the Boys.

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by Richard B

I err, umm, ought to mention that the soundtrack is added when editing the video!

oh yes i realised that but was thinking it would be nice to have a bit of good music pumping out if i can hear it, probably not good for the sailing chaps but useful for fishinging and general wellbeing

[Rodan]

If you turn the engine off....

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by Rodin

If you turn the engine off....

i think i get the idea that a pair of noise cancelling bose headphones might be the best course of action here to hear anything of use.......not sure on the street cred from that angle....

[InfBoatsMag]

I know several peope that hae stereo systems installed on their ribs of 25+feet.
I've ridden on them and while underway at 25 mph (300HP 4-stroke merc outboard engine) you can hear the music just fine- sans noise cancelling headphones.
I am not exactly sure on the wattage they have to be able to hear it
I will find out for you if your likde.

It sure makes cruising and fishing that much more fun.

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by Mollulnan

Bloody Loud! It's not the noise of the Opti, as most of that gets left behind ,but the music will aswell.

Your RIB's faster than the speed of sound then !

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by InfBoatsMag

I know several peope that hae stereo systems installed on their ribs of 25+feet.
I've ridden on them and while underway at 25 mph (300HP 4-stroke merc outboard engine) you can hear the music just fine- sans noise cancelling headphones.
I am not exactly sure on the wattage they have to be able to hear it
I will find out for you if your likde.

It sure makes cruising and fishing that much more fun.

Hi and thanks for the feedback, if they know if the system is anything special or not that would be good, if 25 w per channel is ok or if need to go much higher and use separate amps etc

cheers chris

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Hightower

Your RIB's faster than the speed of sound then !

Too right! isn't yours?!!