DRIFTER_016 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Check your email LucG I sent those pics. By the way, is that front compartment on your boat used as storage or a livewell? On my boat the battery is located in that exact spot and sits in a battery box. That's the worst spot to put a battery. One of the biggest killers of batteries (besides leaving them half charged) is shock and vibration. They get the biggest pounding up front. The best location for batteries is as close to the transom as you can get. Put them back there and you can at least double the life expectancy of your batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 That's the worst spot to put a battery. One of the biggest killers of batteries (besides leaving them half charged) is shock and vibration. They get the biggest pounding up front. The best location for batteries is as close to the transom as you can get. Put them back there and you can at least double the life expectancy of your batteries. true that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I have to disagree with the 12V setup for you. I really think you should consider a 24V for your rig. Yes the 12V will push you around on a calm day for a decent amount of time. It will struggle at times and you will be running it alot harder. A 24V will keep you going all day in any condition and reasonable current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Check your email LucG I sent those pics. By the way, is that front compartment on your boat used as storage or a livewell? On my boat the battery is located in that exact spot and sits in a battery box. Thanks! The front compartment is storage. I've got one of those long narrow livewells on the left hand side of my boat. That's the worst spot to put a battery. One of the biggest killers of batteries (besides leaving them half charged) is shock and vibration. They get the biggest pounding up front. The best location for batteries is as close to the transom as you can get. Put them back there and you can at least double the life expectancy of your batteries. I was actually considering housing my battery there, but will now look at other places. Thanks. These are the tips that are truly valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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