I rarely use the electrical system on my 1987 C-22. Outboard engine is pull start. All my running lights and cabin lights are LEDs. Each light draws about 1/10 of an amp when in use. We hardly run at night anyhow........If I do, it's for an hour or two on our local lake. If we are cruising we might use the cabin lights for an hour at most. Inside the cabin we tend to use battery powered LED stuff most of the time. We don't anchor out much when cruising, usually stay at the marina. I'd like to get rid of the battery in the back of the boat (and it's associated wiring) and put a new panel in the cabin. Thinking of replacing the panel with a more modern one. I'd like to get a medium size, rechargeable battery and mount it near the switch panel in some way. That way I can easily take the battery out when not using the boat, but reinstall it quickly. Cabella's has a pretty good deal on a battery and charger. Anyone done this yet? And any ideas on how and where to mount the battery? This should make a good winter project! I appreciate your thoughts.
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