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CD262 wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:11 pm Hey everybody, have yet another audio question for you guys. I swapped out the factory Sony stereo and remotes in my 2011 262 for a Rockford Fosgate Punch PMX-5 Head Unit and the corresponding remotes. Since I have extra time at home, LOL, I've decided to install these myself. I have everything installed and the 10 pin wiring run, and now need to wire the head unit. Only issue is the Sony unit and the RF units wiring are quite a bit different, I am sure this is due to the fact that the old head unit is 9 years old... Anyone have any good sources to direct me to that might help me in wiring this thing? Please and Thank you!

AsLan7 wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:37 pm

CD262 wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:11 pm Hey everybody, have yet another audio question for you guys. I swapped out the factory Sony stereo and remotes in my 2011 262 for a Rockford Fosgate Punch PMX-5 Head Unit and the corresponding remotes. Since I have extra time at home, LOL, I've decided to install these myself. I have everything installed and the 10 pin wiring run, and now need to wire the head unit. Only issue is the Sony unit and the RF units wiring are quite a bit different, I am sure this is due to the fact that the old head unit is 9 years old... Anyone have any good sources to direct me to that might help me in wiring this thing? Please and Thank you!

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We did exactly what you did on our 263 in 2018 for our Phase 1 upgrade. Installer completely rewired the boat to make it work with RF head unit and RF remotes.

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CD262 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:30 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:37 pm

CD262 wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:11 pm Hey everybody, have yet another audio question for you guys. I swapped out the factory Sony stereo and remotes in my 2011 262 for a Rockford Fosgate Punch PMX-5 Head Unit and the corresponding remotes. Since I have extra time at home, LOL, I've decided to install these myself. I have everything installed and the 10 pin wiring run, and now need to wire the head unit. Only issue is the Sony unit and the RF units wiring are quite a bit different, I am sure this is due to the fact that the old head unit is 9 years old... Anyone have any good sources to direct me to that might help me in wiring this thing? Please and Thank you!

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We did exactly what you did on our 263 in 2018 for our Phase 1 upgrade. Installer completely rewired the boat to make it work with RF head unit and RF remotes.

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How do you like it? I really like the look of the remotes at the helm and the rear. Only thing I wish I could do (and I guess I could if I was really feeling adventurous) is to have the remote sunk into the dash panel like the newer model cobalts do. I may look into that, but for now it is mounted above. Getting the head unit in the glove box was a little trickier than I anticipated. My model has the head unit all the way over to the left of the glove box above the head, and the RF faceplate was considerably larger. I had to remove the whole top of the head door and glove box just to get it in, and the rear of the unit just touches the back side of the door. Talk about close!

AsLan7 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:11 pm

CD262 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:30 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:37 pm
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We did exactly what you did on our 263 in 2018. Installer completely rewired the boat to make it work with RF head unit and RF remotes.

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How do you like it? I really like the look of the remotes at the helm and the rear. Only thing I wish I could do (and I guess I could if I was really feeling adventurous) is to have the remote sunk into the dash panel like the newer model cobalts do. I may look into that, but for now it is mounted above. Getting the head unit in the glove box was a little trickier than I anticipated. My model has the head unit all the way over to the left of the glove box above the head, and the RF faceplate was considerably larger. I had to remove the whole top of the head door and glove box just to get it in, and the rear of the unit just touches the back side of the door. Talk about close!

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To answer your question CD262 we LOCE it. Music is a HUGE part of our boating. Bluetooth connection is quick during starts and stops (water sports) and the music sounds great. Like you, we really enjoy the look too.

Knowing your 262 glove box is similar in size after owning a 2002 262 ourselves, yes that would be a tight squeeze for the RF PMX-5 head unit . Nice job getting it in there!

We have our head unit mounted in the cuddy. Plenty of room and love the look and functionality.
We then went with two RF remotes...one at the helm and the other on the transom. It’s a great setup for us. Not too intrusive with fantastic versatility.

The one challenge which arose during our install was the extra depth size of the RF transom remote (really the volume knob) over the stock Sony transom remote. We actually had to fabricate a new port side piece on the transom to eliminate the hole of the old Sony remote. We then relocated the RF transom unit to the rear fascia of the engine platform. The engine platform would have crushed the extra size (volume knob sticking out) of the RF remote when the platform was FULLY raised manually into the maintenance position which is beyond the electric stop. Most folks (including our installer) forget about or didn't know about this feature on these model boats.

We also added a dedicated sub amp and 10” RF subwoofer.

That was phase one.

We are currently working on Phase two.....
Wet Sounds tower speakers bridged with WS dedicated amp along with JL A cabin and cockpit speaker upgrades with a dedicated JL A 8 channel Amp.

Phase three will be a TV in the Cuddy with Switch inputs.

Enjoy your music my friend!



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Big Block Power wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 12:07 pm Looking great!! Where is the brass washer on that volume control

AsLan7 wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 7:56 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 12:07 pm Looking great!! Where is the brass washer on that volume control

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Maybe I’ll hang a subway napkin from it too.

AsLan7 wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 8:21 am .

We also had to modify the stainless cup holder at the helm by shortening it to accommodate the 7.7" JL speaker. Won't really affect functionality as we are only shaving off 3/4" from the bottom of the cup holder and then re-fabricating it. In the meantime I have a towel stuffed in the hole so as not to lose my iPhone in it.
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We will also be replacing the two heater craft vents in the pics above since they look dated next to the speakers. They are currently being shipped.
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Now we have to get out and test those Wet Sounds tower cannons while tubing and wake-boarding. Memorial Day water was a little chilly though (62 ) so that will be a future post.
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