[Alberg30] Relocate batteries

[C.B. Currier]

Yes, The batteries are located under the Cabin Sole Just forward of the
Companionway Steps/Ladder.

Depending on the age of your boat there may be direct access to the blige
through these compartments.
On my newer boat(#458) - due to liners, there is only water access to the
compartment from above.
In the Older boat(#57) there is access from everywhere. I.E. water can come
up from below in breaches/drains in the bilge or from above when water comes
in around the covers. By leaving somthing like the stuffing box on a bigger
drip cycle, wate comes in from the bottom, and if let to go long enough can
get in even through battery boxes. Actually the water in the most recent
case got up just below the bunks. Whoops, lots of cleaning w/ rags.

In the newer boats it will take the same amount of time to put water into
the boat however the water will(Should depending on the # of holes drilled)
only flood from above.

Either way a bad throughhull, or a looser stuffing box will accelerate this
problem. The loose box was caused by trying to andicipate the drip when in
gear & when sitting. Unfortunately I didn't gauge the drip right.

C.B. Currier
Infinity #57
Daybreak #458
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-admin at alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-admin at alberg30.org]On Behalf Of Dave Terrell
> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 12:52 PM
> To: public-list at alberg30.org
> Subject: RE: [Alberg30] Relocate batteries
>
>
> I have been following and participating in this conversation on
> battery location. I'm happy to find out that, based on this
> discussion, my batteries are in a "good" place.
>
> Nonetheless, as a newcomer in Albergland, I have a question. Are
> the batteries that  are awash with water located in the
> compartments under the sole? And if that is so, what route does
> the water take to get there and under what circumstances does it
> get there. I am having a hard time visualizing this - not the
> water washing around - but it getting there. Thanks for the insight.
>
> >>> sousa_stephen at emc.com 04/25/02 12:39PM >>>
> Chris,
>
> The batteries are in the compartments under the sole. I have not had any
> issues with leakage since they are in battery boxes.
>
> On the mast head issue, I made a decision when installing the ProFurl last
> year to have an entire new mast head made eliminating the number of blocks
> hanging off the old unit and installing two sheaves no longer using the
> sheave installed in the mast. The fabricator also questioned the amount of
> material entering the mast on the old unit. The new mast head
> fixture slides
> into the mast approximately 2.5 inches to ward off any stress issues.
>
> Stephen
> #114
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chrishardy [mailto:chrishardy at tds.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 9:46 PM
> To: public-list at alberg30.org
> Subject: [Alberg30] Relocate batteries
>
>
> 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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