Battery attaching

[jaba]

Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1989 bayliner and Im going to fasten the battery. The battery box is under the rear seat. Any advices on how to fasten the straps that keep the battery still? If with screws, should I drill a hole before fitting the screws?<br /><br />Just bored of thinking that the battery goes around if the weather goes bad..<br /><br />Thanks for advices,<br /><br />-Jaba-

 

[Link]

Re: Battery attaching

It is always a good idea to drill a pilot hole first to keep the wood and fiberglass from splitting. Another thought would be to fiberglass in a 1/2 to 3/4 inch piece of plywood where the battery is then screw the strap holders to it.<br /><br />Link

 

[jaba]

Re: Battery attaching

Thanks Link!<br /><br />Will try those!

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Battery attaching

Check <br /> http://www.biltema.fi/ <br /><br />Part no. 25-623, 25-624 or 25-625.<br /><br />Depending on what you want to fix it to, either glue or screws (pre drill) will work fine.

 

[ThomWV]

Re: Battery attaching

If you go to a Lowe's or Home Depot and head for the secton where they keep fasteners (screws) you will find a neat little display that has aluminum and steel bars, straps, and tubing for sale. They will sell you a chunk of aluminum that is 1/8" thick, about three feet long, and 3/4" wide for a couple of bucks. Buy one of them, some stainless #10 screws, and some #12 stainless washers, and bring them on home. When you get home cut off two chunks that are about 2" long. Drill a hole (3/16"), centered, and near the ends of each piece. Now, using two or three of the stainless washers on each end as spacers, go screw down one end of one of the plates parallel to the front face of the battery, slip your tie down strap under it and then screw down the other side. Do the same where the back side of the battery will stand after its mounted. There, that's all there is to it. Total cost is about $5, but you'll have aluminum left over for the next little bracket project that pops up.<br /><br />By the way, when you get boarded for a Coast Guard inspection, which happens to everyone sooner or later if you play on the big water, one of the first things they are going to look for is a violation for unsecured batterys. They know full well that this is one that most boats can be nailed for. It runs right up there with out of date signaling devices and inaccessable fire extinguishers.<br /><br />Thom

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Battery attaching

True ThomWV,<br /><br />Jaba has better access to Biltema though, as he's in Finland Well out of reach of the Coast Guard, too!

 

[jaba]

Re: Battery attaching

Thank you for replies!<br /><br />I go with the method Thom wrote, seen the biltema attaching parts. Those were made out of thin plastic, not too sure of those holding the battery steady.<br /><br />Many thanks for replies,<br /><br />-Jaba-

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Battery attaching

Actually, those little plastic strap holders do a fine job IF the battery box is secured tightly. Any slop in the hold down strap and the boxes can bounce…then those plastic pieces see more stress than I am comfortable with.<br /><br />A quicker and free source if aluminum for strap holders is your neighbor’s lawn furniture. Just don’t get caught in their backyard with your hacksaw.

 

[jaba]

Re: Battery attaching

18rabbit,<br /><br />Try not to get caught, do you need some aluminium, they seem to have a large set of chairs and tables.. muahahahahaaa...<br /><br />