At present the engine battery on Tanimara is located under the cabin sole close to the transome. The reason for this location was to allow a larger 130 Ah Battery, to be fitted in the yachts original battery box. There is a large storage locker under the navigation station seat, so this will be the new battery location. The battery is made from 18 mm external plywood, and made to allow a 75 Ah battery to fit inside.
Battery Box.
The box sides and bottom was glued and screwed together, also a top was made which fits on top. The box was painted with an undercoat primer and finished with three coats of polyurathane paint. The box is supported on teak blocks and fastened to the side of the locker with large washers and bolts. A 25 mm hole was drilled in the locker side to allow the power cable and charging cable to come into the new location. The cables were cut to length and battery connections fitted. A adjustable strap is fitted around the box and cover to secure the battery.
Fitted Battery Box.