Removing hot water heater

[Diad]

I’m planning to remove the hot water heater from my 265X because I never use it and I’m going to put the batteries for a trolling motor there. My question is should I just cap the water lines or connect them? I’m not sure if fresh water always goes through the heater from port side to get to starboard side. We do use the rigging sink on the starboard side and I know the holding tank is on the port side.

Also, I plan to use the AC power that is there too for the charger.
Thanks!

 

[DennisG01]

Only hot water comes out of the heater - no cold water goes through the heater and then to the stbd side. Cold water lines will split before the heater. Cap or connect the c/h lines... doesn't matter, both ways will work.

Do you have an OB or an I/O? There may be an extra step if I/O.

 

[Diad]

I have OB’s. Thank you for your reply