[C320-list] Trojan battery installation

[Utility Comcast]

I didn’t have any problems fitting them into our 2007 C320 MK II.  See my installation photos on our C320IA website.  Look up the photos for S/V Emily Ann, 2007 C320MKII, No. 1107.

Dave


David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
LEED AP/F. SEI
Structural Engineer
(425) 508-7971 mobile
kswanson123 at comcast.net



> On Jan 4, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> I have a question for anyone who has installed Trojan T105 golf cart batteries on their 320s.
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> I have a 1998 model. With the factory battery case removed, I have just more than 11 inches of room between the battery platform and the wooden hatch that covers the battery area under the starboard settee. 
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> So Trojan says a T105 is 11.1 inches tall. I’m not sure whether that is to the top of the case or the top of the battery post. (Trojan dealer is closed today …) I don’t want to drive 30 miles to pick them up, then have to return them.
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> My question is: Did you have problems fitting the T105s into the space? I plan on orienting the batteries port-starboard inside individual battery cases strapped down in the compartment.
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> I also have the option of golf cart batteries from a local manufacturer that are less expensive and only 9.5 inches tall, but I would rather have the quality of Trojan if I can.
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> Thanks in advance.
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> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay
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