I’m trying to come up with an inexpensive, compact mount for a stereo head unit. There are plenty of commercial products on the market, but they tend to be bulky, in my opinion. On my small boat, I want the entertainment electronics to occupy as little physical and visual volume as necessary.
So this weekend I cobbled together this mock-up using some scrap lumber, my miniature Micro-Mark table saw, and an 18-gauge air nailer.
The little nook on the right is for an iPod or cell phone, since this unit can charge either via USB. I’ve gone to a bit of extra work to recess the stereo about 1/2”. I’m using 1/2” material for the two primary verticals, and 1/4” material everywhere else.
The plan is to take this over to Paul at BrighterWorks (who I met at the boat show) and have him fabricate the final version out of Seaboard HDPE lumber, which is available in 1/2” and 1/4” (as well as 3/4” and 1”) thicknesses, and three colors.
So if any of my Navagear friends have suggestions, NOW is the time to let me know! I think the nook needs to be wider, to accept the largest Blackberry/iPhone/iPod products on the market. Otherwise, what else should I take into consideration? Thanks!
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How about a cover, for rough conditions? Coming into the cabin, shedding wet foulies, flinging salt water everywhere……