Dual Battery Box ?

[roscoe]

Seems finding a battery box that will hold 2, group 24 batteries, is like trying to build a fusion reactor.

Years ago I was able to use a tool box, with an 8" x 23" interior. That went with the boat when I sold it.

In the next boat, I managed to locate a box with a 14" x 12" interior.

Now trying to find something for my current project.
Tool boxes have changed. All sorts of irregular shapes. In order
to get the needed interior space, I now would need a 28" by 12.5" tool box. And the hinged lid now requires it to be 3" away from gunnel.

Camco makes a long narrow battery box, but there are more bad reviews than good.
Amazon even puts out a warning that it is a frequently returned item. Very common complaint is that 2 group 24 batteries will not fit inside.

Anyone else find a solution for this?
The boat is a 16' with floor, rod storage, and live well. No storage compartments the
will work, and not even enough room under the splash well.

 

[redneck joe]

build one

 

[Scott Danforth]

look for a 4D or 8D industrial battery box. I have one in my boat to hold the fuel pump, oil filter head and extra oil filters, a some auto chemicals, etc.

 

[roscoe]

look for a 4D or 8D industrial battery box. I have one in my boat to hold the fuel pump, oil filter head and extra oil filters, a some auto chemicals, etc.

It looks like thats what I had in previous boat.
I just didn't know what it was, because i stumbled across it at a garage sale.

Thanks for the info.
Now to pick one out.

 

[roscoe]

So after hours of searching over the past week, tonight it pops right up in a simple search.

So this is what I had in previous boat, and will be in this boat.
Solid and strong enough to stand on.
And 2 group 24 batteries fit.

https://www.amazon.com/Moeller-Roto-Molded-Marine-Standard-Batteries/dp/B07QQVJ9MD/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1QAWJ55YHZ80K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NOrDoSeUotnmTABjDMDpkswIHTVq6EGnA9hsW6yTF2TAXUKA_jPMpzWoQkC6v8aRDgDKLlFr879qUfMpIV6zoJpzrmNQFYKRo_9jj3AjOlqNv8jGt7ApNwnNYyjmoC6xPYkKAxouugK_QZxihr2kV3LGHasOj28UUwkYa861Ktw7eEdLCanpEG9t2iULzLVT9OFO6v6pE0V3pcceYvGdDluonsxiEzJncjhCHYw-3VAiI8shfisj5I90l9_4XuRXFss9jj6tsReqV6q4mSwJLWj_RENSNFUbhqGPFeRwP_Y.dv2U2IXRSNdHVnz-m_w-89xh0oe1BAG2WtO3axQWVqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Moeller+battery+box&qid=1722402855&sprefix=moeller+battery+box%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-9