Mr4thdimension

Looks like the cheapest one is around $355 which sucks. That is crazy expensive for a starter, hence me trying to find a way around buying an all new one.

If the tines are broken then I would say you are probably going to be better off replacing the grate because if you were able to suck up something this time then most likely it will happen again. It might be better to invest the money now instead of causing more damage and costing more money in the long run. Take it to your local dealer, have them look at the damage and give you quote on what the repair costs might be.

Yeah, I kinda planned on replacing the grate at a minimum, or could it be repaired? Also, are there fixed grates that you know of? I found the inlet grate assembly for $212 which I guess is not too bad, but if I could get one of those 11 tine stainless steal ones that are fixed I might prefer that instead of the hydrosurge one.

Anymore advice anyone?

And thanks again Kevin for your help and knowledge

Drilling fiberglass is not fun. You want to be sure to limit the amount of surface cracks that you make. I have always taped the area with painters tape, then drilled everything with the drill in reverse. Takes a little bit longer, but comes out cleaner. For round speakers, find the appropriate bi-metal hole saw and run it in reverse. I usually drill the pilot hole, then run the hole saw in reverse for a couple of minutes by hand in order to begin cutting throught the gel coat. If you use a jig saw or recip saw. Be sure to find a blade specially made for fiberglass. The higher teeth count per inch the better.

Another option is using a router, which works extreemly well. But I wouldnt suggest it without a respirator and lots of experience with "free routing"

Good Luck

Thanks for the heads up. I will be using a recip since that is all I have available to me at the moment. I will do as you reccomend and run to Lowes and get a fine tooth blade for fiberglass. Should I still mask it all off with tape?

Another member is looking to do the same thing here, http://seadoosportbo...tion-t2022.html. Maybe you guys could come up with some type of how-to between the two of you?

Like he said^ I am casually thinking about doing the same thing, and I am shooting from the hip too. What kinda gear did you get? I went with 4 Infinity Marine 6-1/2"s and an Infinity 4X75watt RMS amp to push em. Also may put in a 8" sub. I should be rockin that damn lake soon here. I am gonna have to find a place to drill 2 more holes for the extra 2 speakers, does anyone know anything in particular I should be aware of before doing so? I never cut into fiberglass before .

Hmm, that is good to know. I can't imagine me staying still for more than an hour or so . I can only go so long anyway before I have to get in another round of DESTROYING my friends on the tubes. I can't send them cartwheeling across the water while sitting still now can I?
Still, if I get some extra time, a spare battery couldn't hurt. I just need to scrounge up some know how. Sounds like a project I may take on here in a bit