Jeremy, Will you be cruising in sheltered waters or offshore?
How robust the battery tie down and containment system is should reflect the risk of the boat being knocked down. On Calypso, we have gel cell batteries well secured to bulkhead strength attachments. As we occasionally sail in PNW coastal conditions and from time to time make questionable sail choices while racing I expect the batteries to stay put when the boat is laid over to 90 degrees. So far we have only tested it to approx. 75 degrees. If your plans do not include adventurous sail and weather choices you have many more options for battery containment. Martin DeYoung Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle [Description: Description: cid:D1BF9853-22F7-47FB-86F2-4115CE0BAF2F] From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy Ralph via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 7:03 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jeremy Ralph Subject: Stus-List C&C 34-1 - Battery Strap Down Looking to strap down 3 batteries (2 group 27s and 1 group 24 ) under the quarter berth of a 1978 C&C 34-1 for cruising. Looks like someone has screwed into the sole there before. Not sure what I'd be screwing into and how long a screw to use. The sole looks like it may have been originally molded for 2 group 24s. Interested to hear the list's advice. Thanks, Jeremy
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