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Post by Fogg on Apr 5, 2023 11:06:40 GMT 12
Years ago I replaced the standard car-style stereo system in my boat with a Fusion unit. I remember having to rewire everything but I can’t recall if the Fusion unit fitted into the same slot or if I did some light carpentry to get it in.
Anyone know the answer on the latest Fusion head units?
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Post by sabre on Apr 5, 2023 12:36:06 GMT 12
Most of the new ones seem to be narrower and taller? I would expect to do some carpentry to fit it in a car stereo slot...
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Post by ComfortZone on Apr 5, 2023 19:56:17 GMT 12
Years ago I replaced the standard car-style stereo system in my boat with a Fusion unit. I remember having to rewire everything but I can’t recall if the Fusion unit fitted into the same slot or if I did some light carpentry to get it in. Anyone know the answer on the latest Fusion head units? Going thru the same process myself, ie ancient Pioneer car stereo to Fusion RA70 These are taller and narrower than your atypical car stereo, designed for a DIN size slot, spec sheet says dimension is 50 h x 100 w, I thing the opening is a little smaller |
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Post by Fogg on Apr 5, 2023 20:53:04 GMT 12
Oh well I guess I’ll find out this weekend - which might be a stereo installation effort rather than sailing judging by the latest forecast. Picked up a MS-RA70 and will offer it up to the existing slot and see how much reshaping & rewiring is required. The strange thing is that the boat was a ‘Black Label’ model from new, meaning it had every option ticked including a Bose sound system including tweeters and sub-woofer under the saloon seats. It sounds great but I just wanted a modernised head unit with Bluetooth connectivity. So I can’t understand why the boat has a Pioneer head unit - maybe the previous owner removed the Bose before I bought it…   |
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Post by dutyfree on Apr 6, 2023 8:37:54 GMT 12
pretty sure it is a direct swap - Fusion site says seamlessly swap. Had mine done last year (not by me  ) dont believe they did anything extra |
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Post by sabre on Apr 6, 2023 12:57:40 GMT 12
Maybe you will get lucky but I wouldn't bet on it.. Mounting Options: The Fusion MS-RA70i marine receiver requires a rectangular cutout in bulkhead of your boat, vessel, or watercraft. Four screws (supplied) fasten the receiver's faceplate and gasket against the mounting surface on either side of the cutout opening to secure the unit in place. You can even remove the receiver's pre-installed trim-ring and flush mount the receiver for a stunning glass helm finish. If your boat already has a cutout opening for a "DIN-sized" radio, then the Fusion MS-RA70DC mounting sleeve (sold separately) is required to mount the unit. Chassis or Cutout Width = 6.375" Chassis or Cutout Height = 1.9375" Cutout Depth = 4.0" Nose Width = 7.4375" Nose Height = 2.375" Nose Depth = 1.0" Screw Hole Spacing = 6.8125" (w) x 1.5625" (h) Note: This unit will not fit in standard automotive "single-DIN" installations because it lacks required hardware and its front-panel (face-plate) is too large. www.crutchfield.com/p_917RA70I/Fusion-MS-RA70.html |
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Post by dutyfree on Apr 6, 2023 15:35:55 GMT 12
you just need the face plate
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Post by dutyfree on Apr 6, 2023 15:38:57 GMT 12
box says it comes with a DIN mounting plate
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Post by Fogg on Apr 6, 2023 16:37:37 GMT 12
Hah! All will be revealed when I get to Fogg at the weekend!
It would certainly make sense if Fusion made their units fit a standard stereo slot to reduce hurdles to purchase. But that doesn’t like a priority for them!
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Post by Fogg on Apr 9, 2023 11:28:22 GMT 12
The good news is that it looks like the Fusion will slot straight into the same hole if I can remove the existing unit and leave the aluminium surrounding frame in place. Anyone remind me how to pull the black bit out? I seem to recall these stereos came with little tools for slotting down the sides to release it and pull out but of course I don’t have those to hand. Any suggestions what would work?   |
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Post by Fogg on Apr 9, 2023 12:04:00 GMT 12
Success! Until I realised the wiring loom is way beyond my basic abilities… 😳  |
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Post by dutyfree on Apr 9, 2023 12:39:22 GMT 12
thats why i paid someone |
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Post by Fogg on Apr 9, 2023 13:21:52 GMT 12
That’s my usual approach. But occasionally I fool myself into thinking I can do it myself - at least this time I stopped before I even started to avoid creating an even more expensive mess for someone else to fix.
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Post by sabre on Apr 9, 2023 15:06:30 GMT 12
Sorry DF and Fogg but I'm gonna have to ask you to grab your 'Man card' out of your purse's and hand them over...
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Post by ComfortZone on Apr 9, 2023 18:43:52 GMT 12
The good news is that it looks like the Fusion will slot straight into the same hole if I can remove the existing unit and leave the aluminium surrounding frame in place. View AttachmentView Attachmentunfortunately you are going to find the Fusion set has different cutout, c.f the unit you have pulled out. |
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) dont believe they did anything extra
