Battery Box for 6v House Bank?

PattyHamilton · 14-05-2009, 17:14

Hi Everyone,

We just brought a boat and the survey showed it needed acid proof containment for the batteries. The group 24 is easy, but what size boxes do I need to buy for the 6Vs(the boat has six as the house bank). The boat is a 4 hour drive from home so I want to buy the boxes before we head to the boat.

Thank you for your help.

Patty

truant · 14-05-2009, 17:26

Our boat came with 4D batteries, and when I upgraded the battery capacity to 6v golf cart batteries, I was able to fit 2-6v batteries in one of the plastic boxes that housed the 4D. I now have 6 - 6v batteries.

btrayfors · 14-05-2009, 18:32

One of the best solutions for golf-cart size batteries -- other than a custom box -- is the Blue Sea Systems battery box which holds two golf-cart size batteries. It is a bit pricey, but very well built; I have four of them on my boat, and one at home.

Here's one source:
Blue Sea 4021 Battery Box 2X Golf Cart Gray - Only $82.59 - Current Stock 20 - Largest Inventory and Lowest Price on the Internet! - Blue Sea Systems Part # BSS4021 Product # BSS4021

Before you buy one, however, you'll want to be sure that there's enough room on the boat for them. Otherwise, you may need to construct a custom box.

Bill

**Pblais** · 14-05-2009, 19:54

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Before you buy one, however, you'll want to be sure that there's enough room on the boat for them. Otherwise, you may need to construct a custom box.

Pretty much, it gets to parts of an inch pretty quick. Containment is advised but it has to fit too. Height - widthand depth all matter. Do you know what brand they are?

PattyHamilton · 15-05-2009, 05:37

I don't know the brand. I don't think space on the boat is a problem, as it is a catamaran. I might buy some boxes (hoping for a fit) and then return if they do not work. Thanks for all your help.

Patty

GordMay · 15-05-2009, 06:43

As indicated, there’s numerous “similar” large battery boxes, and fractions of an inch may matter.
I’d imagine you may want the smallest box that will actually accept the batteries.

➥ Moeller Marine Online - Battery Boxes & Trays

➥ Pride Marine - Battery Boxes - Ontario Canada

gonesail · 15-05-2009, 07:31

i am in the process of installing boxes for my 4 6V batteries .. the blue sea boxes are very nice but would not fit in my space. i found these that are smaller than most and come in 2 configurations.

Boxes

bobfnbw · 18-05-2009, 18:49

Battery Box For Dual 6V Batteries - Holds Two In One Box

found these to be top notch, a little pricy, but well built. I returned most of the ones I bought as they were to high for my space, and now going with agm, but I kept one for a windless battery.

14-05-2009, 17:14	#1
PattyHamilton Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Boat: 1991 Privilege 39" Posts: 2	Battery Box for 6v House Bank? Hi Everyone, We just brought a boat and the survey showed it needed acid proof containment for the batteries. The group 24 is easy, but what size boxes do I need to buy for the 6Vs(the boat has six as the house bank). The boat is a 4 hour drive from home so I want to buy the boxes before we head to the boat. Thank you for your help. Patty

15-05-2009, 06:43	#6
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,582	As indicated, there’s numerous “similar” large battery boxes, and fractions of an inch may matter. I’d imagine you may want the smallest box that will actually accept the batteries. ➥ Moeller Marine Online - Battery Boxes & Trays ➥ Pride Marine - Battery Boxes - Ontario Canada __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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14-05-2009, 17:26	#2
truant Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern Chesapeake Boat: Hunter 41 - Kava Kava Posts: 9	Our boat came with 4D batteries, and when I upgraded the battery capacity to 6v golf cart batteries, I was able to fit 2-6v batteries in one of the plastic boxes that housed the 4D. I now have 6 - 6v batteries.

14-05-2009, 18:32	#3
btrayfors Senior Cruiser Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chesapeake Region Boat: 42' Bob Perry sloop, "Born Free" Posts: 1,242	One of the best solutions for golf-cart size batteries -- other than a custom box -- is the Blue Sea Systems battery box which holds two golf-cart size batteries. It is a bit pricey, but very well built; I have four of them on my boat, and one at home. Here's one source: Blue Sea 4021 Battery Box 2X Golf Cart Gray - Only $82.59 - Current Stock 20 - Largest Inventory and Lowest Price on the Internet! - Blue Sea Systems Part # BSS4021 Product # BSS4021 Before you buy one, however, you'll want to be sure that there's enough room on the boat for them. Otherwise, you may need to construct a custom box. Bill

15-05-2009, 05:37	#5
PattyHamilton Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Boat: 1991 Privilege 39" Posts: 2	I don't know the brand. I don't think space on the boat is a problem, as it is a catamaran. I might buy some boxes (hoping for a fit) and then return if they do not work. Thanks for all your help. Patty

15-05-2009, 07:31	#7
gonesail Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: north florida st. johns river Boat: caliber 33 jammin Posts: 443	i am in the process of installing boxes for my 4 6V batteries .. the blue sea boxes are very nice but would not fit in my space. i found these that are smaller than most and come in 2 configurations. Boxes

18-05-2009, 18:49	#8
bobfnbw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Boat: Endeavour 40 Sloop Posts: 449	Battery Box For Dual 6V Batteries - Holds Two In One Box found these to be top notch, a little pricy, but well built. I returned most of the ones I bought as they were to high for my space, and now going with agm, but I kept one for a windless battery.