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Battery Boxes: What Do You Use?
My 1977 V20 only came with one battery connection. I want to add a second, and get them into a battery box(es). My idea is a single tall 8D box (holding 2 batteries) that straddles the bilge sump. I was thinking this, rather that 2 separate boxes in either corner of the stern to save on extra wiring. I know it's not that much extra, but extra it is.
Thoughts? Pictures? Different location? I'm up for ideas.
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07-23-2014, 05:25 AM
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I prefer the hold down trays over the boxes.
There may be a few differences in the "75's and "77's but this is what I did, maybe it will give you some ideas. Start on page 19. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...attery&page=19 Also see this one. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...hlight=Battery
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07-23-2014, 12:31 PM
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That is similar to what I want to do. In the second thread, I'd be afraid to drop them right in the sump like that. Maybe there's no problem with it, I'm always leery of water and electricity. I spent 20 years as a millwright, if I can't see how it works, it's voodoo. :)
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08-06-2014, 05:55 AM
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Cant fall down when they are at the bottom!
I have mine in trays on either side of the bilge pit. I run two bilge pumps, not sure there's room for 2 batteries. In very heavy seas I've had my boxes & straps come loose & found the batteries piled up in the bilge, not good. Hopefully I have it right this time.
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08-08-2014, 02:16 PM
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Quote:
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-Steve "Oar Chasm!" 1977 Wellcraft V20 Step OB cuddy. 1971 1350 Merc "Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk." - Sir Francis Chichester
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08-21-2014, 04:48 PM
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If you go the tray route be advised the USCG Auxillary failed to give me a clean bill of health for not having a proper insulator over the terminals on my V-20. They want to see the little rubber boot, one of the men actually said a tennis ball cut to fit over the terminals would be OK. It is a good idea so that you don't short across the terminals..
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08-21-2014, 09:19 PM
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RidgeRunner, thanks for the heads up!
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12-22-2014, 04:36 PM
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I have mine in trays but nothing over the top. Never had em tip or move once and Ive put that hull through some crap....
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