Dumb question... mounting batteries

[BlkGS]

Heres the dumb question of the day.... how much room is there underneath the battery compartment in my 07 sx230? I was I investigating my boat and found neither battery is actually mounted, they're in plastic holders that are not screwed to the floo. I want to fix this for my upcoming install. So how much depth do I have down there for screws? Obviously I am paranoid about hitting something vital or going into the water. What's underneath it?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Beachbummer]

If you see the screws come out under the hull....you had less room than you thought!!!!! (Sorry could not resist)

Mine seems to be attached with some sort of rivets, but I won't be there again until next weekend. I'm sure someone else will give you better info!!!

Best of Luck!

 

[the MfM]

Glue a mounting board and screw the battery trays to the mounting board. Or just glue the trays in place.

 

[Betik]

I have a 2012 240 and mine has at least 0.5 inches.
@Bruce provably knows the answer to your question; he has his ratchet starpaped for th bimini crossings

 

[Bruce]

I am trying to remember how long the screws I used were. I installed two battery boxes, cut the hooks off of ratchet straps and used stainless tie down points through the straps with likely 3/4” screws to hold them down. I also put screws through the supports under my refrigerator. The flat section is double hulled. The whole boat is.

If you use 3” deck screws it will make for a funny post followed by using epoxy and gelcoat to repair the mess.

 

[buckbuck]

Who has that infamous picture?

 

[Julian]

I used half inch SS screws....no issue......as in nothing like this:

 

[BlkGS]

That's exactly what i want to avoid, haha.

Thanks for the input. 1/2" should be plenty, may go even smaller for the amps. Or I may make them a little board for all the wiring too. Not sure yet.

 

[MissScarlet]

I used half inch SS screws....no issue......as in nothing like this:

Newbie question -- I've never attached anything to my boat. Is there a need to pre-drill for these 1/2 inch screws?

 

[Bluewater272]

Newbie question -- I've never attached anything to my boat. Is there a need to pre-drill for these 1/2 inch screws?

Predrill anything going into glass or gelcoat.

 

[MissScarlet]

Predrill anything going into glass or gelcoat.

THANKS! I was thinking that, but wanted to double check. I'll be installing a second battery, Blue Sea's "Add a battery" switch/ACR, a new stereo head unit, LEDs, and an amplified bazooka tube this weekend! Can't wait to get this thing on the water!

 

[bronze_10]

When installing this batteries... remember.. if u push the batteries close to the outside wall u have less room under them... closer to the inside is more room !