Currently my boat has an automotive radio and marine speakers. For the most part the setup has worked since i have owned the boat and who knows how many years before me. Will the setup work for you? probably but i think if you purchased a marine radio package, in the long run, you will be happier. This winter it was time to upgrade my current tape deck to something more current and bought this http://ordercaraudio.com/PYLE-PLCD8MRKT ... 84Y9G6.htm . The jury is still out on the unit since its still sitting in a box in my garage but it certainly has to be better than whats on my boat now.