Battery under V-Berth?

GrRex@aol.com
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 20:36:06 EDT


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Hello,

Well, I just finished putting my P19 away for the winter this afternoon, but
already I'm thinking about things to do for next spring...

I've been thinking about moving my battery (along with a new second reserve)
to a spot underneath the seat between the V-berth. I figure I'll open up the
seat and the space above it to make room for easy battery installation and
removal. I'd put two battery trays in that space, with a battery gauge to
switch between the two when needed.

In the right cabinet, where the battery used to be, I'd make some shelves and
generally try to maximize all that storage room under there. (Right now the
battery consumes the entire space.)

Has anyone done this, and is there anything I need to consider before trying
this? Seems like it would be okay as long as I can keep the batteries a
little bit off the floor since there is the potential for some water
accumulation there.

Anything I'm missing?

Thanks,

Dave Rein
P19 #991
BBS Belle Isle
Rochester, MN