I just wired my M-15 from scratch using two small walmart car batteries ($29 each +$5 core charge). Placed one on the port and starboard under the berths just under the access cover. Wired them to a three way battery switch and fused panel (westmarine.com $24 each). Worked great and balanced the weight, also weight is down low. Now have running lights, interior lite and lit compass. For charging I used a 1 amp trickle charger attached one to each battery and just charge night before use on the trailer without having to remove them. (also walmart $17 each, comes with an adaptor for direct battey hookup). If you only use one battery and charger it cuts down the cost and the weight but placement more crirical for balance. If I can provide info or photos of installation if it will help. . David and Paula, no6m@hotmail.com M-15 #318 "Tiny Dancer"

>From: Sandyal55@aol.com

>Reply-To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com

>To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com

>Subject: Re: M_Boats: Lights for a juiceless M15

>Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 18:41:54 EDT

>Connie;

> Your motorcycle battery sounds like a good lightweight plan with only

>one drawback. A good MC battery is 80-100 bucks. My Honda 1100 Shadow's is

>around $90. A SMALL car battery is maybe $40 and only weighs 25lbs (a

>guess). The amp hours will also be a lot longer for the car battery.

> Another post mentioned not needing lights on a 15. True, for a true

>sailboat, but if you have an engine mounted, lights are required for night

>sailing and motoring.

> Have you ever sailed to Manhasset Bay and stayed at the Riviera

>Marina. I was raised on a boat there in the '60's. We had a 1929 50' Elco

>Flattop. It was a good life.

>Sandy