OFN - I need your opinions!

[DRIFTER_016]

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.

[Terry]

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

[scugpg]

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.

[LucG]

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.