Center console
 

Where do you mount your batteries on your center console boat? Whoever had this boat pulled the battery cables when they removed the motor. It doesn't appear to have been mounted under the console. There are two thru hull fitting on the right hand side of the transom that are not connected to anything. Any ideas on what these are for. This is a 1976 model boat.

Center console
 

Where do you mount your batteries on your center console boat? Whoever had this boat pulled the battery cables when they removed the motor. It doesn't appear to have been mounted under the console. There are two thru hull fitting on the right hand side of the transom that are not connected to anything. Any ideas on what these are for. This is a 1976 model boat.

Re: Center console
 

Hey AXE...I'm not familiar enough w/ a CCto give any advice...post some pics of some possible places...and of those thru hulls and where they are... :D ...

Re: Center console
 

Hey AXE...I'm not familiar enough w/ a CCto give any advice...post some pics of some possible places...and of those thru hulls and where they are... :D ...

Re: Center console
 

if they were mounted in the rear of the boat, there should be something on the flor were they straped them down??

Were do you want to mount them?? *Do you have room in the Conole? that would be a great place for them and will center there weight.

You can mount in the rear and put in some nice boxes and strap down tight, put toghter or one on each side of the boat?

The question is not were we put thm its were would you like them to best fit your needs?

Good Luck

Re: Center console
 

if they were mounted in the rear of the boat, there should be something on the flor were they straped them down??

Were do you want to mount them?? *Do you have room in the Conole? that would be a great place for them and will center there weight.

You can mount in the rear and put in some nice boxes and strap down tight, put toghter or one on each side of the boat?

The question is not were we put thm its were would you like them to best fit your needs?

Good Luck

Re: Center console
 

I've had 1 Whaler , 1 Aquasport and 4 Mako center consoles and they were all under the console. My little Mako 17 only has one under the console but the others had two with a battery switch...Frank

Re: Center console
 

I've had 1 Whaler , 1 Aquasport and 4 Mako center consoles and they were all under the console. My little Mako 17 only has one under the console but the others had two with a battery switch...Frank

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On my 84" the battery is in the rear under the splash well. The pro to this, as everthing has pros and cons, the shorter length of cable to carry the high amps for the starter, which also means less voltage drop.

Re: Center console
 

On my 84" the battery is in the rear under the splash well. The pro to this, as everthing has pros and cons, the shorter length of cable to carry the high amps for the starter, which also means less voltage drop.

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I have the main battery in the port rear box and the back up under the console on my 74....

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I have the main battery in the port rear box and the back up under the console on my 74....

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Thanks for all of the replies. I think I will mount them towards the back to cut down on the cost and length of the cables if I were to install them under the console. Thanks.

Re: Center console
 

Thanks for all of the replies. I think I will mount them towards the back to cut down on the cost and length of the cables if I were to install them under the console. Thanks.

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Both of my batteries are located in the starboard side box at the stern, bought it that way. I do have a slight starboard list. I'd suggest NOT rigging this way. Either put one on either side or keep them closer to the center line, like in the console.

One of these days I am going to move one to the port side box.

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Both of my batteries are located in the starboard side box at the stern, bought it that way. I do have a slight starboard list. I'd suggest NOT rigging this way. Either put one on either side or keep them closer to the center line, like in the console.

One of these days I am going to move one to the port side box.

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Tin Man

My battery and oil are both in the starboard side of the transom. When I get to the helm there is a major list.

K

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Tin Man

My battery and oil are both in the starboard side of the transom. When I get to the helm there is a major list.

K

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My '74 CC is original and the batt is mounted under console-you should be able to find a couple of screw holes where the strap securing the battery box was screwed down if your's is like mine. The thru-hulls you mention are on mine-the two on the transom are the actual drains for 1) fuel over-flow from neck of fuel-fill and 2)drain for any water accumulation in depressed area around fuel fill. they are two totaly indepedent but identical drains--and there should also be 2 thru hulls on the side which are obviously "teed" into these drain lines which serve as a "breather" ( just like any house drain is plumbed)-regards
larry

Re: Center console
 

My '74 CC is original and the batt is mounted under console-you should be able to find a couple of screw holes where the strap securing the battery box was screwed down if your's is like mine. The thru-hulls you mention are on mine-the two on the transom are the actual drains for 1) fuel over-flow from neck of fuel-fill and 2)drain for any water accumulation in depressed area around fuel fill. they are two totaly indepedent but identical drains--and there should also be 2 thru hulls on the side which are obviously "teed" into these drain lines which serve as a "breather" ( just like any house drain is plumbed)-regards
larry

Re: Center console
 

Thanks that makes sense. I will check it when I get time.

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Thanks that makes sense. I will check it when I get time.

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Hi new to group I have a "77" v-20 cc and the batteries are located in the hatch in front of the transom at the motor, in battery boxes that are straped down so they don't slide around. Great Group hope to learn alot!

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Hi new to group I have a "77" v-20 cc and the batteries are located in the hatch in front of the transom at the motor, in battery boxes that are straped down so they don't slide around. Great Group hope to learn alot!

Re: Center console
 

Welcome Ray! Before Hammer get's a chance, let me be the first to say, POST PICS of your V!

Re: Center console
 

Welcome Ray! Before Hammer get's a chance, let me be the first to say, POST PICS of your V!

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Hi Tinman

Will try to fig. out how to attach pictures and do so thanks

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Hi Tinman

Will try to fig. out how to attach pictures and do so thanks

Re: Center console
 

See "How To" at top of General Section... :D ...

Re: Center console
 

See "How To" at top of General Section... :D ...