[C320-list] battery compartment, box

[Joe Luciano]

I have a 2005 C-320 that came from the factory with the same battery mountings and restraints as you describe, meeting ABYC standards at that time.  I’ve never had my boat surveyed being the original owner,  but I can’t recall ever seeing 4D size batteries inside a battery box.  Unless it is a newer requirement, I’d say the surveyor is mistaken.

Joe

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> On Aug 26, 2018, at 1:06 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> From what I can find, the standards for battery storage have to do with restricting movement and protection of the pos terminals. I can find nothing specific re. containing batteries in a box.
> We have a 1994, #62, the batteries sit on a shelf with a very low lip; but, otherwise are not contained in case of a failure of the case. They are restrained by a heavy wood bar across the top secured to the settee with nut& bolt which I feel is sufficient to restrict movement per standards.
> I'm interested to know if anyone has experience with a boat survey that dealt with battery storage, especially on the older 320s.  And, what kind of battery box might be used on the older 320.
> 
> Thanks,
> Warren and Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)
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