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Unread 11-26-2017, 07:20 PM
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I moved my batteries from the stern to the fish box just aft of the cuddy bulkhead (I have an '89). Made a nice difference.

I would be most interested in your findings if you decide to drill depth holes as those would be ideal locations for my planned trolling motor batteries.
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Unread 11-27-2017, 07:42 PM
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Keep the batts in the stern and get trim tabs...
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Mine are right outside the cuddy door in a custom hatch inspired by Phatdaddy. Be sure to run 1 or 2 gauge cable. Also you can get a cheap but powerful hydralic crimper from harbor freight.
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Mine are right outside the cuddy door in a custom hatch inspired by Phatdaddy. Be sure to run 1 or 2 gauge cable. Also you can get a cheap but powerful hydraulic crimper from harbor freight.
YES on the crimper!!! Love mine. Comes with several different dies so you can crimp many different wire gages.
YES on the battery placement. When I redid my V21's deck I found this HUGE void right between the captains and mates chairs, just before the bulkhead to the cuddy in the center of the deck. It will easily fit 2 batteries plus some misc stowage. It's an easy matter to buy and install a deck hatch.
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