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Post by dkota1968 on Jan 5, 2022 13:43:34 GMT -5
When I first bought my 2007 218 this summer the auto bilge setting wasn't working. So I went to the stern and realized there really isn't much room going on back there with the damn batteries and tray going across the back between the main stringers. As a DIY for a lot of things this just seems like a PIA to me to deal with. The wiring is a complete disaster so thinking of jumping right in at it. My idea at the moment is move both batteries to the console and start fresh from there. Boat has a portta potty which I dont use, but a bucket will take its place for the emergencys and ladies when needed. I'd rather leave the floor open. They are group 24 batteries so not crazy big. There is a shelf on the starboard side and then the bump out where the cup holder is as you enter the console port side. Battery trays look to fit these locations. Also thinking bigger access door for the helm and they may fit where the bomb out where you put your feet on the console. Need to do some measuring. Anyone else have any ideas? The bigger door will help anyways getting to electronics so there's that. Lmk what you all think
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mack
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Post by mack on Jan 6, 2022 14:14:07 GMT -5
As food for thought for mounting batteries in a 218 console, attached are pix of a pair of group 31-size batteries installed in the forward compartment inside the console. The second picture is rotated sideways and third pix is upside down so hopefully it can be rotated for clarity. This specific installation is for powering a GPS anchor trolling motor, but shows they can fit in the compartment and keep the center console clear for other stuff. Mounting the battery trays required some contortion, but installing the batteries was not as difficult as anticipated. I removed the hatch / frame assembly and used some short sections of 4x4's and 1x10's to make a temporary frame level with the battery shelf and bridge the bilge "gap" into the console area. Then I set each battery on the frame and slid it into place. The dedicated battery charger is mounted on a piece of starboard secured over the bilge gap. Note I do not recommend this for lead-acid batteries due to gas venting and also there is inadequate room to check and add water, but for AGM and some of the newer-tech Li batteries it may work for your needs. Hope this is helpful.
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Post by dkota1968 on Jan 8, 2022 10:11:07 GMT -5
As food for thought for mounting batteries in a 218 console, attached are pix of a pair of group 31-size batteries installed in the forward compartment inside the console. The second picture is rotated sideways and third pix is upside down so hopefully it can be rotated for clarity. This specific installation is for powering a GPS anchor trolling motor, but shows they can fit in the compartment and keep the center console clear for other stuff. Mounting the battery trays required some contortion, but installing the batteries was not as difficult as anticipated. I removed the hatch / frame assembly and used some short sections of 4x4's and 1x10's to make a temporary frame level with the battery shelf and bridge the bilge "gap" into the console area. Then I set each battery on the frame and slid it into place. The dedicated battery charger is mounted on a piece of starboard secured over the bilge gap. Note I do not recommend this for lead-acid batteries due to gas venting and also there is inadequate room to check and add water, but for AGM and some of the newer-tech Li batteries it may work for your needs. Hope this is helpful. View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentClean install, I have definitely considered this spot. Was just concerned with also being back in the bilge as a boat on a mooring for 4 months. I'm probably over thinking it but I like how easy the install can be for the location. Also thinking a solar panel mounted to the t top for charging.
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