The effect of the batteries in boat balance will largely depend on exactly where they are stowed relative to the centerline of the boat, and what gear is on the opposite side. You'll have to decide that by seeing how she sits in the water. Two batteries are a good idea if you are going anywhere far from home.
Rich > On Nov 25, 2013, at 13:37, Tommy Holmes <[email protected]> wrote: > > Greetings! > > I purchased 1981 C&C 25 here in the western Chesapeake this fall. It's now in > dry storage. The previous owner had two deep-cycle marine batteries on board, > both stowed in the port cockpit locker. Considering the weight of these > batteries, does it affect handling to have both batteries on the same side of > the boat? Or is this boat so big itself, it doesn't matter? > > They are only used to power lights and an occasional device, such as a GPS, > so I may not even need both on board. > > Also, the gas tank for the outboard was stowed in the same compartment as the > batteries when the boat was docked. I was wondering if this is literally > playing with fire, that is, couldn't a spark from a battery spell disaster? > Or am I just paranoid as the new owner? > > Thanks, > Tommy > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
