[Rhodes22-list] Securing Fuel Tank/Battery

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Michael,
I have two batteries in the same location. I made some wooden supports to  
keep the batteries in place and screwed them into the glass. I predrilled 
the  holes and then made sure I had plenty of sealant (caulk or something 
else) to  prevent any water from entering from that area. The only way any water 
can get  into that area is from a leak above or the vent on the water tank. 
Even on an  extreme heal, it keeps the batteries in place.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 8/18/2009 12:09:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
sloopblueheron at gmail.com writes:

Michael,

Drilling into the hull causes a lot of water to  collect in the bilge.

My fuel tank has the handle on top, so I tie it  with a bungee cord to an 
eye
bolt that goes through the lazzarette  bulkhead.

Rick

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:47 PM, MichaelT  <mticse at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Any ideas on how to secure  the fuel tank?
> There's been times when the tank would slide towards  the center when
> heeling.
> Also, when I got the Rhodes in 2007,  I had to install a battery which is
> presently just in a plastic  housing and not secured underneath the 
forward
> berth. Can I safely  drill into the hull placing wood pieces around the
>  battery?
>
> Michael
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