I have just "closed" on my new 2000 Hunter 270 and don't she (Escape Velocity or "L'il E.V." for short) look pretty! Now the basic commissioning will be done before final delivery. But one of the additionas I was planning on was adding a second deep cycle battery and a battery switch. I know that in the 260/270 the battery is placed behind the starboard rear bulkhead. Query: where do you (can you) put a second battery? My port rear bulkhead holds my waste holding tank. Any suggestions from the group?
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Dave Condon
#2 battery
Build shelf below galley in storage area for the second battery. Run cables back to Battery selector using minimum #6 or a 4/2 cable size. Experienced. Crazy Dave
Build shelf below galley in storage area for the second battery. Run cables back to Battery selector using minimum #6 or a 4/2 cable size. Experienced. Crazy Dave
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Ron Mehringer
My batter is to port
On my H26, my only battery is to port, behind the rear bulkhead. Do others have the same batt location in their 26's? Makes for a long run between the outboard and battery. As a matter of fact on my boat the wires are stretched too tight, limiting the turning angle of the outboard. I've got to look into extendng the wires. Any suggestions? s/v Hydro-Therapy
On my H26, my only battery is to port, behind the rear bulkhead. Do others have the same batt location in their 26's? Makes for a long run between the outboard and battery. As a matter of fact on my boat the wires are stretched too tight, limiting the turning angle of the outboard. I've got to look into extendng the wires. Any suggestions? s/v Hydro-Therapy
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Tom
Our solution...
Richard, Congrats on the new 260! We are taking delivery (I hope, for the third time) the 22nd. What our dealer has done is to place the two (both) batteries on the center line, aft of the water tank under the V-berth. Access is through the lid under the setee, I just have to figure out something to make the forward of the two batteries a little more accessable for checking the fluid level etc. maybe some kind of lazy susan thing that locks in position...? There is also a battery switch in that compartment. The wiring is lead back through that PVC pipe on the starboard side towards the stern where it goes to the panel and aft to connect to the OB for the alternator. I like this setup cause it gets some major weight forward on the centerline and frees up that aft starboard compartment where the original battery was located. Good Sailing Tom s/v Oasis (?)
Richard, Congrats on the new 260! We are taking delivery (I hope, for the third time) the 22nd. What our dealer has done is to place the two (both) batteries on the center line, aft of the water tank under the V-berth. Access is through the lid under the setee, I just have to figure out something to make the forward of the two batteries a little more accessable for checking the fluid level etc. maybe some kind of lazy susan thing that locks in position...? There is also a battery switch in that compartment. The wiring is lead back through that PVC pipe on the starboard side towards the stern where it goes to the panel and aft to connect to the OB for the alternator. I like this setup cause it gets some major weight forward on the centerline and frees up that aft starboard compartment where the original battery was located. Good Sailing Tom s/v Oasis (?)
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Ralph C. Regar
Second Battery
Our dealer installed the second battery in the galley storage as described below by Crazy Dave. The battery switch is on the aft bulkhead in the quarterberth, safely out of the weather. The only drawback (?) to this arrangement is that, with both batteries and the outboard on the same side of the boat, there is a constant five-degree list to starboard. Also, I think that I read somewhere that there are battery switches that allow the batteries to be switched while the engine is running. You may want to check into this type of switch. Happy sailing on your new boat! Ralph C. Regar S/V Shambala
Our dealer installed the second battery in the galley storage as described below by Crazy Dave. The battery switch is on the aft bulkhead in the quarterberth, safely out of the weather. The only drawback (?) to this arrangement is that, with both batteries and the outboard on the same side of the boat, there is a constant five-degree list to starboard. Also, I think that I read somewhere that there are battery switches that allow the batteries to be switched while the engine is running. You may want to check into this type of switch. Happy sailing on your new boat! Ralph C. Regar S/V Shambala
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Dave Condon
Battery selector
For those who get a second batterym make sure the installer uses a quick field disconnect type battery selector which will help prevent messing up the alternator in the motor or something in that area if switching batteries while the engine is running. I always tell everyhone not to switch batteries while the engine is running. Crazy Dave
For those who get a second batterym make sure the installer uses a quick field disconnect type battery selector which will help prevent messing up the alternator in the motor or something in that area if switching batteries while the engine is running. I always tell everyhone not to switch batteries while the engine is running. Crazy Dave
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Bernie LaScala
Not much space back aft with the holding tank
I have just installed a separate battery for starting my 4 stroke 9.9HP outboard (because it is electric start and has an emergency pull cord that requires you to disassemble the motor to use but no easy manual pull cord). I have also installed two six-volt 220 AmpHr golf cart batteries (in series) for the house loads on my new 260. I fiberglassed-in a wooden shelf on the port aft locker to support the 124 lbs of golf cart batteries. My starting battery was placed on the shelf on the starboard aft side. Having recently spent a lot of time in those aft compartments, I don't think you have enough room back there for a second battery if you already have a holding tank in the starboard locker. Sounds like the galley or a forward storage area may be your only choice. By the way, I have decided to not use a battery switch. Rather, I have installed a battery combiner to allow the outboard's 10 amp alternator to charge all the batteries. In addition, I have installed a four stage multi-bank 20 amp charger. If you are wondering why I have so much battery power - it's to keep my wife happy. She wants to have those 110 volt loads like a microwave so I have installed a 1000 watt inverter and purchased a quiet 1000 watt generator so that she enjoys the boat as much as I know I will. I would be glad to provide any further information about my electrical installation if that is a help to you. - Bernie
I have just installed a separate battery for starting my 4 stroke 9.9HP outboard (because it is electric start and has an emergency pull cord that requires you to disassemble the motor to use but no easy manual pull cord). I have also installed two six-volt 220 AmpHr golf cart batteries (in series) for the house loads on my new 260. I fiberglassed-in a wooden shelf on the port aft locker to support the 124 lbs of golf cart batteries. My starting battery was placed on the shelf on the starboard aft side. Having recently spent a lot of time in those aft compartments, I don't think you have enough room back there for a second battery if you already have a holding tank in the starboard locker. Sounds like the galley or a forward storage area may be your only choice. By the way, I have decided to not use a battery switch. Rather, I have installed a battery combiner to allow the outboard's 10 amp alternator to charge all the batteries. In addition, I have installed a four stage multi-bank 20 amp charger. If you are wondering why I have so much battery power - it's to keep my wife happy. She wants to have those 110 volt loads like a microwave so I have installed a 1000 watt inverter and purchased a quiet 1000 watt generator so that she enjoys the boat as much as I know I will. I would be glad to provide any further information about my electrical installation if that is a help to you. - Bernie
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