Picture of circa 2007 180 Sportsman Battery Hold down.

[Recoil Rob]

Bought my 180 used and though it came with a new battery, it was just sitting in the starboard rear compartment. There must be a factory "hold down" for the battery, anyone have a picture so I can see how it's done?


thanks,

Rob

 

[Fishtales]

https://www.amazon.com/T-H-MARINE-BATTERY-HOLDER-FITS/dp/B0000AY302
These are simple to install.

 

[Ky Grady]

Yep, I've got 4 of those that Fishtales posted link to. '04 228.

 

[Recoil Rob]

OK, thank you. I assume the just screw down to the shelf and I should seal screws with 5200?

Is a second battery advised for an 18'?. The switch is already there.

 

[Ky Grady]

4200 or LifeSeal silicone, no need for 5200. If switch is there and you have the room, I'd add the second battery. Nice to have a backup, just in case.

 

[seasick]

Am I not seeing something? Where are the heavier gauge positive connections?

 

[Ky Grady]

Am I not seeing something? Where are the heavier gauge positive connections?

Trolling motor batteries you're looking at. Main cranking batteries are on the other side.

 

[Fishtales]

Yes, definitely seal the mount points and make sure you can drill and mount to the area. You should be able, but always good to check twice and drill once!

 

[seasick]

Trolling motor batteries you're looking at. Main cranking batteries are on the other side.

I kind of suspected that but wondered if the ground cables are larger than they need to be. I probably would have used the large gauge grounds also, especially if I had thoughts about jumping batteries if the manins ran down.