Screws into floor near batteries?

[jacobv23]

2020 212x- can I screw into the floor carpeted area near recessed batteries? What’s under that area next to batteries?

 

[zipper]

Be careful drilling in that area of the "inner Hull" where it meets the outer hull. I would inspect/verify the drill depth there by pulling an existing screw and using a smaller drill bit or tooth pick (stick) to guage depth to the outer hull. Do not use screws longer than necessary to engage the FRP of the inner hull. Use a drill depth limiter, basically tape wrapped around the drill bit to limit the depth of the hole. Plenty of threads here where folks added a second battery box/tray, or other equipment in that area with better end results than this.

 

[captras]

 

[HangOutdoors]

What are

2020 212x- can I screw into the floor carpeted area near recessed batteries? What’s under that area next to batteries?

Why do you want to specfically screw there? Lot's of people have done mods for all sorts of things, that we could share.

 

[jacobv23]

I have 3 amps and I would like to change the mounting locations.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Excellent. You could mount them to starboard and then 4200/5200 the starboard in, or do what I did for additional batteries. I created a tray for extra batteries and side mounted it to the enging wall compartment with two brackets and screws. That way if I ever wanted to take it out I could just remove the screws and slide the board/tray out.

Others may have ingenious solutions that are no drill into the floor. Hope it helps.

 

[jacobv23]

What is 4200/5200?

 

[HangOutdoors]

3M Adhesive Sealant Holds fantastic. 5200 is much more permanent and stronger. For instance under my helm, I used 5200 on a piece of 3/4" starboard to glue it basically and then mounted a lot of stuff to it. Also same procedecure for fire extinguisher mount. Also use it for sealing below the waterline, and all sorts of things on our boats.

Amazon.com: 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 (06500) Permanent Bonding and Sealing for Boats and RVs Above and Below the Waterline Waterproof Repair, White, 10 fl oz Cartridge : Home & Kitchen

 

[HangOutdoors]

So basically put waterproof mounting boards where you need them and screw to them. I prefer King Starboard. Other members have used other things as well.

 

[jacobv23]

Wow thank you!

 

[zipper]

FWIW, If you use either of those, use the fast cure, unless you can wait for 7 days to cure for the regular stuff. I would use screws, where possible in addition to the adhesive if you are hanging a lot of weight on it.

 

[Inthrustwetrust]

Wow thank you!

White plastic cutting board from Walmart is much cheaper than starboard FYI.

 

[HangOutdoors]

White plastic cutting board from Walmart is much cheaper than starboard FYI. View attachment 176123

Careful with the white cutting board. Extreme heat and humidity and other factors can cause it to deteriorate, and it can be dimensionally unstable. Also some are really affected by UV.

 

[Inthrustwetrust]

Careful with the white cutting board. Extreme heat and humidity and other factors can cause it to deteriorate, and it can be dimensionally unstable. Also some are really affected by UV.

I had the same one for my old amp, held up well for 2.5 years down here in Florida. Still looked/felt new minus some rust stains from the non stainless screws I used.

 

[jacobv23]

I had the same one for my old amp, held up well for 2.5 years down here in Florida. Still looked/felt new minus some rust stains from the non stainless screws I used.

Man thank you so much for all the information! I really appreciate it. My boat is badass and bumps with all the extra stuff but I’m picky and I want it clean and more accessible. I’ll get this figured out with your tips. Gracias amigo

 

[jacobv23]

Careful with the white cutting board. Extreme heat and humidity and other factors can cause it to deteriorate, and it can be dimensionally unstable. Also some are really affected by UV.

Man thank you so much for all the information! I really appreciate it. My boat is badass and bumps with all the extra stuff but I’m picky and I want it clean and more accessible. I’ll get this figured out with your tips. Gracias amigo

 

[yjander]

check out some of these pictures. You can see the plywood is the floor of the locker and the depth between that and the inner hull.

This cutaway was at my local Yamaha dealer.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I am pretty sure they did away with the plywood at some point. I could be wrong, but I remember reading it in that area.

 

[yjander]

They might have. I have a 2014 AR-192 and it has plywood. This cutout looks at least like a 2016 based on the tower being forward swept. But who knows.

At least the stringers and actual transom are not made out of plywood like my old 1979 SeaRay. Lot easier to replace rotten non-structural wood than replacing stringers and transom

 

[Emeralddrive]

Another awesome "How Too" Thanks @Geoff Cooper !

3M Adhesive Sealant Holds fantastic. 5200 is much more permanent and stronger. For instance under my helm, I used 5200 on a piece of 3/4" starboard to glue it basically and then mounted a lot of stuff to it. Also same procedecure for fire extinguisher mount. Also use it for sealing below the waterline, and all sorts of things on our boats.

Quick newbie question: when you’re using 4200/5200, are you gluing to the carpet or lifting the carpet?