Re: Battery placment on a micro?
" oops! I have a 6 gallon tank, will need to move it more to port!
djost
3 gallon gas tank mounted
djost
3 gallon gas tank mounted
> just forward of the mizzen mast ;-)
> Sincerely,
> Peter .................
>
>
>
> --- In bolger@y..., "dnjost" <djost@m...> wrote:
> > coes the boat trim level with the battery off to the port side?
> >
> > David Jost
> > "still waiting for a rain free day to paint"
> >
Of course it does David,as it is off-set by the weight of the
starboard location of the mizzen AND the 3 gallon gas tank mounted
just forward of the mizzen mast ;-)
Sincerely,
Peter .................
starboard location of the mizzen AND the 3 gallon gas tank mounted
just forward of the mizzen mast ;-)
Sincerely,
Peter .................
--- In bolger@y..., "dnjost" <djost@m...> wrote:
> coes the boat trim level with the battery off to the port side?
>
> David Jost
> "still waiting for a rain free day to paint"
>
coes the boat trim level with the battery off to the port side?
David Jost
"still waiting for a rain free day to paint"
--- In bolger@y..., "ellengaestboatbuildingcom" <ellengaest@b...>
wrote:
David Jost
"still waiting for a rain free day to paint"
--- In bolger@y..., "ellengaestboatbuildingcom" <ellengaest@b...>
wrote:
> Todd,panel
> I built a small shelf/platform on the aft face of the half
> bulkhead at the foot of the port berth flat and mounted a fuse
> on the forward face with switches for cabin lights,running lightsand
> masthead light.The battery is secured with nylon webbing to theon
> shelf/platform and to the bulkhead.
> I find this arrangement practical in that it does not intrude
>
Todd,
I built a small shelf/platform on the aft face of the half
bulkhead at the foot of the port berth flat and mounted a fuse panel
on the forward face with switches for cabin lights,running lights and
masthead light.The battery is secured with nylon webbing to the
shelf/platform and to the bulkhead.
I find this arrangement practical in that it does not intrude on
the "living" space and the panels shaded postion allows one to see
quickly,in broad daylight, if any switches are on(they each have a
small red light next to the switch).
Also,with a bit of practice,you may well develope the necessary
dexterity of toes to casually flick on a light or two without having
to leave the warm comfort of your sleeping bag.....it works for me!
Choice of battery? Check out the other postings as they are full
of good advice/links.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,Micro LESTAT,from the shores of the
St.Lawrence..........
I built a small shelf/platform on the aft face of the half
bulkhead at the foot of the port berth flat and mounted a fuse panel
on the forward face with switches for cabin lights,running lights and
masthead light.The battery is secured with nylon webbing to the
shelf/platform and to the bulkhead.
I find this arrangement practical in that it does not intrude on
the "living" space and the panels shaded postion allows one to see
quickly,in broad daylight, if any switches are on(they each have a
small red light next to the switch).
Also,with a bit of practice,you may well develope the necessary
dexterity of toes to casually flick on a light or two without having
to leave the warm comfort of your sleeping bag.....it works for me!
Choice of battery? Check out the other postings as they are full
of good advice/links.
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,Micro LESTAT,from the shores of the
St.Lawrence..........
--- In bolger@y..., "ntsrfer" <ktsrfer@m...> wrote:
> What is the safest battery to buy and where to put it on a micro?
> I was thinking of putting a battery just under the companion way in
> the center in some sort of box or cover of some kind along with a
> switch and small fused circuit board panel for running lights and
> interior lighting. Thinking I could also use a small solar panel on
> the hatch cover to keep the battery charged.
>
> Todd
> What is the safest battery to buy and where to put it on a micro?I can only help with the part that you probably don't need help with.
The battery on my Capri 22 stays in place through serious gyrations.
There is a molded pan an inch or two deep laminated to the hull
bottom. The battery sits in plastic battery box, such as you buy at
West Marine, and a web strap that is strongly attached to the
underlying pan straps around to keep the plastic lid in place.
So, whereever you decide to put it, I recommend a strong pan (could
be plywood), a plastic box, and web strap.
PHV
www.batterystuff.com
http://www.westcobattery.com/
http://www.westcobattery.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "dickpilz" <dickpilz@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 3:54 PM
Subject: [bolger] Re: Battery placment on a micro?
> Todd,
>
> Keeping in mind that you said "safest" and not "least expensive", I
> would go with an AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery of appropriate
> amperage. It will operate in any position and won't leak even if it
> is shot with a bullet (which is why the F-117 "Black Hawk" stealth
> fighter uses them). They cost about 80 cents (US) an amp-hour and
> abot 2.50 dollars per pound.
>
> Next in cost, and almost as safe, are the gel type. You find these on
> motorcycles, for example, which occasionally lie on their side.
>
> I would definitely NOT go with the "flooded cell" type, even if they
> do say "deep cycle" - the others do too. Flooded cell is what you
> find in your car and less expensive RVs. They leak
>
> Dick
>
> --- In bolger@y..., "ntsrfer" <ktsrfer@m...> wrote:
> > What is the safest battery to buy and where to put it on a micro?
> > I was thinking of putting a battery just under the companion way in
> > the center in some sort of box or cover of some kind along with a
> > switch and small fused circuit board panel for running lights and
> > interior lighting. Thinking I could also use a small solar panel on
> > the hatch cover to keep the battery charged.
> >
> > Todd
>
>
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Todd,
Keeping in mind that you said "safest" and not "least expensive", I
would go with an AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery of appropriate
amperage. It will operate in any position and won't leak even if it
is shot with a bullet (which is why the F-117 "Black Hawk" stealth
fighter uses them). They cost about 80 cents (US) an amp-hour and
abot 2.50 dollars per pound.
Next in cost, and almost as safe, are the gel type. You find these on
motorcycles, for example, which occasionally lie on their side.
I would definitely NOT go with the "flooded cell" type, even if they
do say "deep cycle" - the others do too. Flooded cell is what you
find in your car and less expensive RVs. They leak
Dick
Keeping in mind that you said "safest" and not "least expensive", I
would go with an AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery of appropriate
amperage. It will operate in any position and won't leak even if it
is shot with a bullet (which is why the F-117 "Black Hawk" stealth
fighter uses them). They cost about 80 cents (US) an amp-hour and
abot 2.50 dollars per pound.
Next in cost, and almost as safe, are the gel type. You find these on
motorcycles, for example, which occasionally lie on their side.
I would definitely NOT go with the "flooded cell" type, even if they
do say "deep cycle" - the others do too. Flooded cell is what you
find in your car and less expensive RVs. They leak
Dick
--- In bolger@y..., "ntsrfer" <ktsrfer@m...> wrote:
> What is the safest battery to buy and where to put it on a micro?
> I was thinking of putting a battery just under the companion way in
> the center in some sort of box or cover of some kind along with a
> switch and small fused circuit board panel for running lights and
> interior lighting. Thinking I could also use a small solar panel on
> the hatch cover to keep the battery charged.
>
> Todd
What is the safest battery to buy and where to put it on a micro?
I was thinking of putting a battery just under the companion way in
the center in some sort of box or cover of some kind along with a
switch and small fused circuit board panel for running lights and
interior lighting. Thinking I could also use a small solar panel on
the hatch cover to keep the battery charged.
Todd
I was thinking of putting a battery just under the companion way in
the center in some sort of box or cover of some kind along with a
switch and small fused circuit board panel for running lights and
interior lighting. Thinking I could also use a small solar panel on
the hatch cover to keep the battery charged.
Todd