By the way.. theses pictures were taken right before I sold the boat, not when I first installed the batteries. So you can see there was no acid leakage.
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By the way.. theses pictures were taken right before I sold the boat, not when I first installed the batteries. So you can see there was no acid leakage.
Thanks, ibcamn,Quote:
Originally Posted by ibcamn
I can't get much better testimony than that. And that's exactly where I thought I might put the batteries. I'm guessing that relocating the 100# plus or minus will help bring the deck down to a more level state and be more comfortable to fish from.
I am considering doing this when my TM battery dies. I have a Tracker Pro Team 16.5 and I can't get the larger series battery in the existing space under the back deck, plus it is a pain to get to when I check the water level. Only issue is I have a 2 bank charger also and it connects to both batteries. I am thinking I could use new wiring up front and use the existing wiring from the back to extend the charger leads to the front deck.
I would have to place mine in the front deck storage area.
I may go with a gel cell and not have to worry about the acid leaking or getting low.
You are correct sir. I also installed a MinnKota 3 bank charger in front of drivers console. So it really helped the balance of the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by DOFC
Be sure it is a vented storage area. Battery gas and spark equal explosion.:yikes
Is that an issue with the sealed gel batteries also, or just the acid fill ones??Quote:
Originally Posted by ripnlips
Since you can turn the sealed ones sideways I had assumed that would not be a problem??
I've moved my trolling batteries up front after having some porpoising issues. I've never had a problem, works great just make sure they are strapped down good.
I'd check the existing battery area for how that's vented, and copy that in the front storage area. I doubt you'll find any venting...but I could be wrong. Tight connections, tight tie downs, correct wiring....no worries.
Did it .....no drama what so ever.
Pretty simple to drill out a couple holes and install snap in vents just in case. As with my boat my gas tank is in the front and fumes from a problem there could also cause problems. Not saying you have to just thinking what if. Better to error on the side of caution think it was last year a guy died from an explosion at the boat ramp.
Had batteries upfront on my alumacraft for 12 years. no problems. make sure they are tied down well. I did vent mine. Have a war eagle predator now. batteries in the back. Not a problem with this boat as it is wide and deep and can take lots of weight in the back and still stay high and dry.