Hanse 348 Speaker Installation

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   Good evening everyone,

I've been lurking on the forum for a while but this is my first post.  I finally taken the plunge and taken delivery of a Hanse 348 (having been lusting after one for years )

I'm looking to install a stereo in the saloon as one of my first projects.  I've found the location pre-routed cut outs for both the stereo head unit and the port-side speaker.  I can see from the stock photos that the starboard side speaker is on the end of the locker at the outboard end of the galley unit, facing forward.  However I can't seem to find out how that panel is secured and more importantly how to access it so that I see where the pre-cut is.  Can anyone guide me to either a technical drawing of where the cut out is, or preferable tell me how to remove that panel?

On that note, any hints on how to detach the panel on which the VHF is mounted from within the locker.  Any clues would be most gratefully received.

Thanks in advance

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AMHurre11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 10 April 2025 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote AMHurre11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hanse 348 Speaker Installation Posted: 24 November 2025 at 21:44
	Good evening everyone, I've been lurking on the forum for a while but this is my first post. I finally taken the plunge and taken delivery of a Hanse 348 (having been lusting after one for years ) I'm looking to install a stereo in the saloon as one of my first projects. I've found the location pre-routed cut outs for both the stereo head unit and the port-side speaker. I can see from the stock photos that the starboard side speaker is on the end of the locker at the outboard end of the galley unit, facing forward. However I can't seem to find out how that panel is secured and more importantly how to access it so that I see where the pre-cut is. Can anyone guide me to either a technical drawing of where the cut out is, or preferable tell me how to remove that panel? On that note, any hints on how to detach the panel on which the VHF is mounted from within the locker. Any clues would be most gratefully received. Thanks in advance

32mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 26 March 2020 Location: FLorida, US Status: Offline Points: 453	Post Options Post Reply Quote 32mike Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 25 November 2025 at 11:45
	Here’s something to try. Some of the vertical flat wooden panels on my boat are held on by clips, such as the panels that cover the holding tanks in the heads. These panels can be removed by using the suction cup provided with your boat. Attach the cup to the panel and start pulling it away from the wall. The clips are usually one on each side midway from top to bottom. Just try and see if if you can feel any give as you try and pull the panel back. If it has the clips, you will start to hear them work free as the panel starts to come away. Sorry I don’t have any pictures. Don’t know what your particular setup is on the 348 but my VHF panel is just attached with four screws on the corners. Good luck.
	Mike S/V Dulces Sueños 458 #087 Tampa, FL

32mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 26 March 2020 Location: FLorida, US Status: Offline Points: 453	Post Options Post Reply Quote 32mike Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 27 November 2025 at 20:47
	Here’s a couple pics:
	Mike S/V Dulces Sueños 458 #087 Tampa, FL

AMHurre11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 10 April 2025 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote AMHurre11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 November 2025 at 21:47
	Hi Mike - thanks for your responses. I'll be back onboard this weekend so will let you know how I get on. Hopefully with some photos to illustrate success (or failure ) Really appreciate you taking an interest Best wishes Andrew

Gale Force Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 26 June 2018 Location: Sri Lanka Status: Offline Points: 398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gale Force Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 November 2025 at 07:11
	A couple of Sonos powered speakers and an iPhone will give you great sound. Just a thought!! Duncan

AMHurre11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 10 April 2025 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote AMHurre11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 November 2025 at 23:48
	Hi All - follow up as promised. Firstly thanks to Mike for the suggestion to use the plunger. Whilst that didn't work for the starboard panels for the speaker, it certainly did for the panel that houses the VHF and (eventually) the stereo. That's solved half my problem. OK - to return to the starboard speaker position I've seen the Hanse Stock photos show a speaker install in the panel marked with the blue arrow. This is covered in a type of fabric so the plunger for panel removal doesn't hold vacuum to allow its removal that way. It seems really secure there. Similarly the panel marked with a red arrow is equally secure (and has a trim strip from the galley in front of it). The magic question is therefore - how do I get into the space behind the blue arrow panel to see whether there are any pre-machined speaker positions (as there are on the port side locker) Thanks again for everyone's interest. PS - Thanks for the comment about Sonos Duncan - we have those at home so I'm a convert to their systems already. However I already have the fusion radio and speakers (just need to get them installed )

marsella Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 21 June 2022 Location: Antigua Jolly H Status: Offline Points: 592	Post Options Post Reply Quote marsella Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 December 2025 at 00:54
	You can try get to this space from the bottom. Even if there might be a wood panel there you can drill some access hole to let the wires in. Nobody will be able to see it anyway

32mike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 26 March 2020 Location: FLorida, US Status: Offline Points: 453	Post Options Post Reply Quote 32mike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 December 2025 at 01:19
	Maybe the panel above the red arrow panel comes off?
	Mike S/V Dulces Sueños 458 #087 Tampa, FL

AMHurre11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 10 April 2025 Location: Dorset Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote AMHurre11 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 December 2025 at 21:05
	Dear All - @marsella, sadly the panel above the red arrowed one is fixed solid too @Mike As for access from underneath, I did have a look. In the space immediately behind the seatback cushion there is one of the bits of battery charging kit (completely forget which one now - sorry. Drill up would be somewhat tricksy with this in the way but I'll have a dig around next time I'm onboard to see how easy this would be to temporarily move out of the way Thanks again everyone - really value your input

marsella Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 21 June 2022 Location: Antigua Jolly H Status: Offline Points: 592	Post Options Post Reply Quote marsella Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 December 2025 at 22:40
	You may not even need actual access to this void, decide where you want to hang your speaker and where exactly the wiring goes inside the void, drill a small hole for the wiring, then take endoscope camera, insert into the hole and see if you can pass the wiring thru the void to your desired location of your radio.



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