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Raleigh,
Tech Tip E08 shows the position of my battery in
the starboard settee as some have already pointed out. I found that with
the Port Lazarette full of items such as gas tank, space sheets, two-cycle oil,
etc., etc., the battery on the starboard side created a balance, albeit a little
forward of the port side load. I effectively balance the boat otherwise
with less permanent items such as parts, sails, tools, refreshments and of
course crew.
The key to position however, is to ensure you don't
invite a battery tip (particularly a non-sealed one). This is the intent
of Tech Tip E08; to tie it in place. I my case the plywood platform under
the battery has an angled base to place the battery level when the boat is at
rest.
The starboard settee is dry, out of the way and
close to my electrical panel (aft end above the starboard settee).
Electrical panel location in large measure drives this location. The other
consideration is that my motor with built in charger is on the starboard
side. The charging line is run through a plug (Bob, do you have a tip on
this innovation you showed me?) in the aft of the cockpit and then concealed
along the coaming above the quarterberth, therefor less side to side wire
transfer.
Doug Murray
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