Marine Radio

Marine Radio: Tunes for the River, Lake, or Coastal Waters

There's nothing quite like spending a day out on the water. Whether you live along the coast and travel over choppy waves or cruise along in a pontoon boat, it's the universal sign of a summer day well spent. But unless you're going on a silent fishing trip, you're going to want the ability to play some tunes (the right way). That's where marine radio set-ups come into play. These high-tech but low-maintenance marine audio interfaces allow captains and guests to take control of their environment. You'll have access to your favorite tunes and local radio stations, as well as customized playlists with Bluetooth® enabled models. Set up a gentle oldies playlist for happy hour with the family, or pick energizing favorites if you're tubing over rocky waves. Just connect to your audio system and turn on your watercraft—it's time to have fun in the sun.

New Ways to Connect

If you've inherited an older boat, you might be unenthused by its sonic capabilities. One or two speakers and a broken tuner probably aren't going to cut it for the modern boater. And even if your old sonic gear has been maintained in perfect condition, you might not be able to pick up on every radio station—and it certainly won't play nice with modern technology like cell phones or even CDs. Instead of wasting your time fiddling with tuners from the '90s when you should be coasting over the waves, find a next-gen marine radio from Abt. And make sure you pick one that will connect to your device in as many ways as possible to keep your boat future-proof. Look for Bluetooth® connectivity, an AUX cable, and a USB 2.0 connection if possible. That way, if your phone's wireless connection fails or your headphone jack becomes obsolete, you'll still be able to play your tunes.

Durable Through Storm, Sun, and Surf

Unlike a tinny portable speaker, Abt's collection of marine radios are built to weather the storm. Just about any storm, actually. Whether a thunderstorm breaks as you're waterskiing across the lake or it begins to snow early before you've got your speedboat correctly winterized for the season, these devices are ready for it. They're designed to resist the power of the elements—some models are built with UV resistance in mind, while others can handle splashing from both fresh and saltwater. Make sure you double-check that your radio is rated for the type of activity you'll be doing, too. Don't forget to complete your set-up with other water-resistant audio gear like speakers and subwoofers.

Not Sure Which One's For You?

If you're having a hard time picking a model that's right for your yacht, speedboat, or pontoon, know that you don't have to go it alone. Get some help from our Mobile Install team instead. Our team of marine mechanics has years of experience helping to customize audio for boats of all shapes and sizes. Pick up your audio equipment and install it yourself, or drop your watercraft off at the store for professional installation you can trust. You'll be back out on the lake in no time.