Space is a little limited, so I am trying to figure out the best place to mount the on board charger.
My question is, is there any problem with mounting it right on top on my two trolling motor batteries? My batteries have the aluminum battery trey around them. My thought is to use the bolts on it that I can, and drill new holes in the aluminum trey for the rest of the mounting points.
Just wondering if being right on top of the batteries would cause any problems??
Thanks guys!
I don't like the idea since you need regular access to your batteries to check electrolyte levels and you open up the possibility of something shorting batteries if it comes loose in rough water.
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Westtn,Catfan makes a good point. Today's chargers can be mounted in any position,verticle,horizontal or upside down. Can you mount it on the rear compartment lid?
I made these two brackets out of 1 1/2 aluminum angle. Not sure if you have clearance to do this on your boat.
2002 Basstracker Pro-Team 185xt
90 HP Tracker by Mercury
MinnKota Ulltrex 80/45
HB 858 DI @ Bow
HB 998 SI @ Console
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I just installed all new Group 31 batteries in a 200XL and put a NOCO 4 bank in the pax compartment behind the seat. Didn't take up much more room than a plano. Co fit all his stuff in there fine for a tournament. Placed two inch Velcro on it and it doesn't move and no holes to drill except for where the wires come out.
I installed my Minn Kota on its side due to the tight fit. I used industrial velcro to attach it to the wall to avaid drilling holes.
Jim
1991 17 ft Ragin Cajun
150 Evinrude Intruder
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