Thanks to Skip, Connie and Dave for replying so fast. I should have explained the existing set up better. The boat already has a factory installed electrical system. with Group 24 battery, main switch, 8 position panel, 12V socket outlet, shore power connection with Guest 2 stage charger and AC outlet. So I was polling to see if there have been any other battery locations, other than the factory set up, which puts the battery port side. I think I know where it can go, forward. Will involve setting a new battery shelf with tie downs in thickened epoxy over the centerline forward. Will have to be able to access it for seasonal removal, or topping up. Will run new longer battery cables aft to the panel and charger. Has anyone else done this? To answer your question Dave about the pan liner. No, it does not extend forward of the aft bunk bulk head. Under the V berth is just the hull, no liner. There are plywood shelves for the battery and under the pottie hatch. We use Wag Bags so use the pottie location for other storage when cruising. Mostly my wife's storage. I have a bin down the port qberth. Bill On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 11:52 AM, W David Scobie <wdscobie@yahoo.com> wrote:
Bill:
Does the 'liner pan' under your v-berth extend forward of the spaces that hold the current battery location, compress post and the potti?
:: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com
--- On Thu, 12/6/12, Bill Wickett <billwick@gmail.com> wrote:
Asking if anyone has their battery mounted anywhere differently than the port side, just inside the bunk bulkhead on an M17? I was thinking of the possibility of moving it forward and on the centerline. Would need longer battery cables and a new fuse located close to the new location. The recent discussion on cockpit drains etc, got me thinking about shifting some weight forward, as well as away from the port side, since the main anchor is also stored on that side in the port cockpit locker. Since the boat is covered and stored, I will have to wait a few months to look this over.
Bill Makin' Time M17 #622