Been reading all of the mail about putting more weight in the front of the P19.
Been considering moving the battery forward, primarily yo make room under the
starboard cupboard. Helen and I went sailing today, light winds, lots of
windshifts. Started playing around with weight to the front. Heaviest thing
around is me (about 170#-ugh). Had Helen man the tiller, she really doesn't like
to do that, and ewent forward. After she or four evolutions we decided that she
definitely sailed faster with me forward.
GUESS WHERE I AM GOING TO PUT MY BATTERY? Then I can put groceries in the
starboard cabinet where we can see whats there. The port cabinet has a rubber
water tank and I stow papertowels and light stuff in there. Might add a liftable
shelf in each side. Hope I can get it and some other things done this winter.
Last year didn't get anything done.
Ted
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> Hello,
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> 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