[Alberg30] Relocate batteries

[Bruce MacDonald]

on 4/25/02 10:03 AM, C.B. Currier at cbcurrier at spinrx.com wrote:

> Yeah ... when I play with the stuffing box I inevitably end up leaving the
> dripp go
> too good and find every year or 3 that the next day the batteries have been
> awash.
> So I never worry about my batteries getting old.
> However that is - I believe the BEST place for the batteries.(The Cabin
> bilge compartments)
> But be sure to monitor your stuffing box drip!
> 
> C.B. Currier
> Infinity #57
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: public-list-admin at alberg30.org
>> [mailto:public-list-admin at alberg30.org]On Behalf Of greg
>> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 9:08 AM
>> To: public-list at alberg30.org
>> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Relocate batteries
>> 
>> 
>> Chris... I think the starboard locker is generally the location
>> of the fuel
>> tank. Our 10/11 gal tank sites in a box under the bridge deck. Our
>> batteries are located in the aft 2 compartments under the floor.  The port
>> locker is closer to the battery selector switch and may have been a reason
>> for choosing that  location.
>> 
>> Kindest Regards- Greg
>> 
>> chrishardy wrote:
>> 
>>> My boat had the batteries located in the port cockpit locker. As I am
>>> finishing my rewiring I have moved them about 24" lower into the bilge I
>>> believe where they were originally. I think moving this 100#'s or so
>>> down there should help with her sail carrying ability? Has anyone had
>>> any trouble with the batteries in the bilge? I plan to get agm's this
>>> summer at some point so leakage should not be an issue.  Also he fuel
>>> tank is in the stbd locker was it on the centerline under the cockpit
>>> originally? I also would like a description of the masthead arraignment
>>> for jib and spinn halyards as mine are cobbed up there with chewing gum
>>> and wire ties (high tech bailing wire)
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I have my batteries on shelves, one in the forward part of each cockpit
locker. Fuel tank is just under the cabin sole, beneath the last
companionway step which flips up to read fuel level. A nifty, dry, and well
balanced arrangement.

All best,
Bruce MacDonald

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