battery placement

[phatdaddy]

Not speaking for twisted or jv, but I envisioned a cleat attached to the stringer on either side with a shelf spanning the void. Very similar to the shelf in the stern.

As far as the weight, I believe others who have mounted trolling motors on the bow have set the batteries in the step down

[Slightly_Twisted]

thanks for all the advice guys.

The plan was NEVER to have the batteries sitting on the hull it's self. At first i was going to build a large dispersion shelf that sat on the hull, but after reading what you all have said i'm going to change it up a bit.

in the photo i'm going to glass in a platform for the battery to sit on.
One side attached to the stringer, one side attached to the bulkhead, and the third side to the side of the set down. the photo is NOT correct because I don't have a photo with one of the bulkhead in it, but you guys get the idea.

This will make sure there is no weight on the hull skin.

[jvitiel]

Originally Posted by Slightly_Twisted

thanks for all the advice guys.

The plan was NEVER to have the batteries sitting on the hull it's self. At first i was going to build a large dispersion shelf that sat on the hull, but after reading what you all have said i'm going to change it up a bit.

in the photo i'm going to glass in a platform for the battery to sit on.
One side attached to the stringer, one side attached to the bulkhead, and the third side to the side of the set down. the photo is NOT correct because I don't have a photo with one of the bulkhead in it, but you guys get the idea.

This will make sure there is no weight on the hull skin.

Looks like a good plan. Will be very interested in seeing updates. Thanks for all the pics..