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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sun Nov 22, 2015 3:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Replacing Ray215 VHF |
My Ray215 VHF finally bit the dust and I need to replace it but I am having trouble finding another VHF that is wide enough to fill the Ray215's cavity. The flush mount needs to be a width of 7.5" to cover existing holes. If I can't find a wide enough VHF, then plan B will be to buy a new instrument panel so I can cut the proper sized hole. Anyone know what those run these days  Thanks.
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
I replaced mine with a Lowrance VHF. I had to trim the hole bigger to fit.... Never thought to check the depth of the new radio. Turns out the new radio was deeper and hit my steering cable. I had to build a 1" collar to make it work. My point, watch the depth. It really sucked, and I might just get a new dash pannel and start over... I am a bit worried to look at what the cost will be. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
When I pulled out the DVD player from the electronics cabinet in the cabin (installed a new TV with built in DVD) I had a starboard panel made to cover the hole. Might look at doing a trim ring to bridge the gap? Here is where I sourced it. I'm very happy with how it turned out. http://www.boatoutfitters.com/king-star ... -size.html |
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
Thanks for the replies and this flush mount trim ring in which to seat the Uniden Oceanus 415 might do the trick. I am not too thrilled about having to go with Uniden but I only boat on a lake so the VHF doesn't need to be too reliable. 
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| Author: | rpengr [ Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
298VISTA2000 wrote: ...I am not too thrilled about having to go with Uniden but I only boat on a lake so the VHF doesn't need to be too reliable. I don't know if their quality has declined, but I've had 3 boats with Unidens over the last 35 years. Never had a problem with any of them... and I keep them a long time. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
Its a part of your safety equipment. I would not be cheap on it. |
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
Paul I. wrote: Its a part of your safety equipment. I would not be cheap on it. Yeah, after doing some thinking and research, I am going with a Standard Horizon and hope it last as long as the Ray Marine did (their prices are through the roof). I did purchase the flush mounting bracket and I am trying to find a deal on the Standard Horizon GX1200 which would ideally fit but it is an older model with a lot more bells and whistles than its replacement so they are relatively expensive. I might have to go with the newer model GX1300 and modify the flush mount so it fits (or maybe not since it will be close). Flush Mounting Bracket (says West Marine instead of Uniden)  Standard Horizon GX1200 
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Ray215 VHF |
rpengr wrote: 298VISTA2000 wrote: ...I am not too thrilled about having to go with Uniden but I only boat on a lake so the VHF doesn't need to be too reliable. I don't know if their quality has declined, but I've had 3 boats with Unidens over the last 35 years. Never had a problem with any of them... and I keep them a long time. Uniden's reviews aren't bad but the store branded model built for West Marine that fits this flush mount bracket, West Marine VHF580, is a POS according to the reviews. I don't know why the difference in quality between the two "brands" but you would think they would be about the same since both are built by Uniden (unless WM told them to cut corners for more profit). |
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