2003 Wakesetter 23 XTi - Bow Speaker Questions?

[Pete89Malibu]

Howdy folks...first post since picking up a 2003 Wakesetter last year. I'm changing the stereo up a bit and while I'm at it, I figured I would add bow speakers. I found the factory speaker wires behind the interior light on both sides of the bow...but...no pre-cut speaker holes in the fiberglass in the front of the bow (at least not that I could feel). I believe I read on here that only the 2005+ boats have the pre-cut holes. Couple of questions:

1) Am I correct that only 2005+ boats to have the pre-cut holes? If not, are there other holes pre-cut somewhere else in the bow?

2) If there are no pre-cut holes, I will build my own. I have built speaker boxes before so, that shouldn't be a big deal and I already have some 3/8" marine grade birch on hand. However, does anyone have any pictures of what the boat would have looked like with speakers up front from the factory? I'm kind of a stickler for keeping it as factory looking as possible.

Thanks!

-Pete

03 Wakestter 23 XTi

[Pete89Malibu]

Bump...anyone?

[bcf2003]

I could probably take some pics for you next time I'm out at the boat.

[Pete89Malibu]

I would greatly appreciate that! Thanks!

[TheHardWay]

Subscribed....I have the same year boat as you. Mine is wired with no cut outs as well.

[bcf2003]

sorry guys the weather has been crap the last two weeks so i havent taken the boat out. Im hoping for this tues or wed coming up. If it wasnt stored across town id get them for you tomorrow.

[wakesetter8796]

Ours wasn't wired either and we made a box. Sorry not the best pic.

[wakesetter8796]

Factory-found on Internet

[EchelonMike]

Are you sure there are no speakers? My 2002 XTi has speakers but you cannot see them...they are far forward under the gunnel pad. Look up under there at the front of the bow...

Edited May 28, 2013 by EchelonMike