Batteries...Location??

A forum for discussing topics relating to MacGregor Powersailor Sailboats
Locked
Max
Engineer
Posts: 103
Joined: Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:34 pm
Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, Gt Britain

Batteries...Location??

Post by Max »

Hiya all.
In Britain, if you use a boat on rivers, you have to have a Boat Safety Certificate. Quite strict - the batteries on my '96 Mac are located in the space under the ice chest. Great idea - helps with stability. But, because its not really vented or sealed, it'll fail the cert - I'm pretty sure of that.
So:
Where's the best place to relocate the batteries? (hope I don't have to, 'cos there's alot of wiring to re-route (solar panels etc)
Or:
Vent the area with a hose running thru the heads up to the deck, or to the rear bulkhead?
Anybody got any ideas? Would be interested to know where people locate theirs.
Many thanks in advance!!
Regards
Max
User avatar
mike
Captain
Posts: 812
Joined: Sun Dec 28, 2003 8:06 pm
Location: MS Gulf Coast "Wind Dancer" 98 26X

Post by mike »

Why not switch to gel or AGM batteries? I'm fairly certain that these do not require any ventilation.

--Mike
Max
Engineer
Posts: 103
Joined: Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:34 pm
Location: Bewdley, Worcestershire, Gt Britain

Post by Max »

Thanks Mike,
Will look into it!
Max
Locked