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cdreamonly
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Initially Posted - 04/19/2009 :  07:10:41  Show Profile
I have an 83 (traditional cabin layout) with 2 group 24 batteries under the starboard settee. I am thinking about moving the batteries to the port cockpit locker on a platform directly under the electrical panel & as low as possible to to the bilge. I was also thinking that a removable vented plexiglass bulkhead to protect/seperate this spot from the rest of the locker would be needed.
Advantages: 1. Short electrical run between panel, charger, & power source. 2.Frees-up a storage spot in the cabin. 3. Uses a spot that is accessible but inconvenient for items frequently needed.

Has anyone else done this? Are there any technical or safety issues to worry about if I do this?
83 tall rig w/k
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 04/19/2009 :  08:24:49  Show Profile
On the later 25s Catalina moved the batteries behind the stairs, the fiberglass tray they are in might be available from Catalina parts but it would be easy to fabricate something. Your wire runs are already there and this would simply make them shorter. The battery charger you see here worked very well in this position but it is a very expensive unit so it might not be a good location for another brand. On my '82 I put my much cheaper but just fine Guest charger in the sail locker to keep the heat out of the cabin.
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cdreamonly
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Response Posted - 04/20/2009 :  14:55:13  Show Profile
Thanks Frank, I'll take a look at the space behind the stairs. It would be easier to get them in & out from there.
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Patrice C25
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 :  05:38:13  Show Profile
Hi,

Funny, because this is exactly what I had in mind too. The battery are located under the seat, in a location that would be a lot more better for storage. And relocated the battery under the stair, in a location not easy to acces often.
I was thinking of cutting around the top of the molded bine of the battery and re-locate it under the stair ( it would look like Frank's battery box picture). Epoxy a marine plywood at the bottom of the bilge to make a level plateform to fix the cut bine. And re-install the battery.
And by cutting out the existing battery bine, it will give a larger area for the new storage area.
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skrenz
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 :  15:30:05  Show Profile
I moved my batteries in my 75 from under the starboard settee to behind the stairs. I took the existing plastic battery boxes and put them on either side of the swing keel cable "volcano". To keep them in place, I attached a 1" webbing to the bulkhead, around the battery boxes, and back to the bulkhead on the other side under the sink. The webbing strap keeps them from moving side to side and the space below the seat is just big enough up and down to accommodate the battery boxes. Much cleaner install. Shorter wire runs. Puts the weight of the batteries on center rather than off on one side and in this position they probably experience less banging around than under a settee.
If you are concerned about out gassing, you can always cut a vent and louver in the bulkhead under the sink.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 04/22/2009 :  15:42:59  Show Profile
All good points - one thing to consider is balance. Our OB is on port side, and having the batteries to starboard helps in countering the weight of the engine...
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