Hunter 430 Battery Layout

Aug 7, 2022
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Hunter 430 Hua Hin
Hello group. We've just bought a '95 430, and we're replacing all of the wiring and batteries. I'm wondering if anyone has this boat, that has changed the location of the batteries? Cheers
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Welcome to the forum!!

I upgraded the electrical cables on my Hunter 46. PM me and I can provide the details. My batteries are locted in the center of the boat in a civity under the floor. Your batteries are also located in the center of your boat forward of your engine under the floor Hunter_430_88252914.pdf (sailboatowners.com) as shown in the diagram below. If you decide to relocate them, look for a suitable location in the center of the boat so the boat does not list.

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Jun 1, 2009
1,845
Hunter 49 toronto
Welcome to the forum!!

I upgraded the electrical cables on my Hunter 46. PM me and I can provide the details. My batteries are locted in the center of the boat in a civity under the floor. Your batteries are also located in the center of your boat forward of your engine under the floor Hunter_430_88252914.pdf (sailboatowners.com) as shown in the diagram below. If you decide to relocate them, look for a suitable location in the center of the boat so the boat does not list.

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May I suggest 6v AGM???
This is a very viable solution
 
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JamesG161

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Feb 14, 2014
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Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
Not me on AGM

You should not relocate the House Batteries, because it is vented to prevent Hydrogen Gas build up.
Other reason is easy access and boat Center of Balance.
Also short Runs of DC power cables to your ground Buss

Your Selector Switches are intended to Isolate them from the Start Battery until you start your Engine.
Jim...
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Agree with JamesG161.....on not locating batteries and because the manufacturer designed the boat's battery location for center of balance, ease of maintenance access and short cable runs. Suggest purchasing batteries with the highest Ah rating you can fit there.