Running without a Battery Switch

[Lance Pearson]

As of the moment I plan to run one Deka 800/1000 group 24m7 starting battery without a switch and an emergency portable battery starter aboard in case I need to start with a second source. I don't plan to put a switch on the battery but will probably disconnect one side of it when it's not in use. Keeping it as absolutely simple as I can...actually, found a very simple battery post switch that you just turn a knob on to disconnect the negative side and turn it back down again to make contact...easy to do when you leave the boat. Have one to try.

[jrisapirate]

I just got into this yesterday. Went from changing the switch to running to the depot for starboard. Tried to mount the switch from from behind and it didn;t look as good as a photo i saw. Added a knife sheath for up to 9' blade.

[bradford]

I like that knife sheath idea.

[bgreene]

I suppose the best set up would be 2 batteries.......one for engine, one for all accessories.
Set up on on/off switch so both batteries can be
1. charged by outboard
2. can switch to " both " in case starting battery is weakened.
Accessory battery located up front, inside cuddy for weight distribution.

That said, my V21 is one battery, no on/off switch and all good.
Just don't leave switches on as posters have said !