Battery location

[idonthaveaname]

I run a triple battery system and as you can imagine with 3 full sized batteries sitting at the transom area it adds a considerable amount of weight. I am considering moving the load towards center which would place the weight under my center console where I have plenty of room. My concern is running the battery cables about 15' through the hull tunnel. Do ya'll think that's too far of a run?

 

[Auger01]

Re: Battery location

That would be no problem at all as long as the battery cable is sized properly. Most manufacturers will specify sizes and distances for extending battery cables in thier rigging instructions or you can do the math yourself to come up with the proper size cables.

 

[alldodge]

Re: Battery location

I run a triple battery system and as you can imagine with 3 full sized batteries sitting at the transom area it adds a considerable amount of weight. I am considering moving the load towards center which would place the weight under my center console where I have plenty of room. My concern is running the battery cables about 15' through the hull tunnel. Do ya'll think that's too far of a run?

Agree with Auger and will add, the area where you want to put the batteries it needs to be well ventilated for lead acid type, no so much for AGM or Gel

 

[sam am I]

Re: Battery location

Doing the same........agree w ^^^^ not an issue gauged properly........Along with of course the standard fare of using recommended type insulation, running/securing wires properly etc.

 

[idonthaveaname]

Re: Battery location

Thanks for the answers. It looks like 2AWG will work fine and here's a link with a decent price.


2 AWG Custom Cables Ready to Install Made with Tinned Marine Battery Cable | eBay

 

[idonthaveaname]

Re: Battery location

iBoats as well.

Ancor Battery Cable Assemblies - iboats

oops...maybe not. That's an 18 inch cable. Not what I need. Dang those little " and ' marks!!!

 

[alldodge]

Re: Battery location

You may be able to find a better price but this looks pretty good, and makes it to order, with or w/o connectors

Boat Wiring Store, Low cost boat wiring products for your marine electrical project.

 

[idonthaveaname]

Re: Battery location

That's a good price AllDodge and I like the customer ordering option!

I checked with iboats and they don't stock anything other than what's on the site and those are too short.

Thanks for the new option!