GnrlPatton
Well-Known Member
- Jul 12, 2010
- 724
- Boat Info
- Current: 1998 370 Express Cruiser
Sold:1988 230 Weekender
- Engines
- Twin Cat 3116T
I'm starting a project to redo my stereo - out with the old Clarion M5170 and M635 CD Changer, and in with a new Clarion M608. I want Bluetooth and USB/iPod connectivity. I also am looking to replace the old remote helm control with the new MW1. Given that the cables aren't compatible between the new and old remotes, I need to pull the new cable from the stereo control in the galley up to the helm. The electronics cabinet in a 370EC (where the stereo is) is on the port side, just forward of the head, whereas the helm is on the starboard and aft of the head. That means the existing cabling routes from the cabinet over about 6-7 feet, and then turns 90 degrees to the stern and continues for another 5-6 feet before it comes out a hole behind the radar display.
I can access either end pretty easily, and I had a fiberglass wire snake to try to fish the lines through, but it's the 90 degree bend that is killing me. I spent several hours yesterday with no luck, I even had a USB endoscope that I taped to the wire fish to try to see my way through it, but that didn't work. I'm not sure if it's possible to do this, or if I need to start looking at taking some of the interior headliner down. Anyone had success at this? If I do have to take the headliner down, any ideas on how to do that? I didn't see any obvious screws or clips, it seems like it's attached up there pretty solidly.
Thanks,
Kevin
I can access either end pretty easily, and I had a fiberglass wire snake to try to fish the lines through, but it's the 90 degree bend that is killing me. I spent several hours yesterday with no luck, I even had a USB endoscope that I taped to the wire fish to try to see my way through it, but that didn't work. I'm not sure if it's possible to do this, or if I need to start looking at taking some of the interior headliner down. Anyone had success at this? If I do have to take the headliner down, any ideas on how to do that? I didn't see any obvious screws or clips, it seems like it's attached up there pretty solidly.
Thanks,
Kevin