The old battery has dimensions length 240mm x width 130mm x height 210mm and this is the problem! It is the size of the old ford and mini car batteries.

I would consider spending the extra cash on a deep cycle battery if I could find one, in the hope that it would take greater discharge without failing. But at the moment anything would be better than what I have.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Terry Gates

"Kitty" P21 No. 99

I have unscrewed and removed the large storage box and there is space to fit a 85Ah leisure battery in a battery box with a lid.

I am going to do away with the standard battery and use the box for storage.

It will be mounted slightly lower and more central within the boat.

I am going to add a vent to avoid any gases being contained.

I am also installing shore power and will fit a charger/power pack within this area.

I will post some pictures as I go on.

Anyone see any problems with my idea. ?

Paul Burton.

Parker 21 Papillon.

Sorry about the picture quality. (phone)

Done.

I have moved the battery and upgraded it to a 85Ah leisure battery, put it in a battery box and secured it.

The switch at the back is ready for when I buy a shore power charger/power pack.

I have fitted a Nasa BM-1.

The 12v outlet next to the 12v isolator is always one and protected buy an in-line fuse, I will plug a solar panel into it when the boat is not in use.

I have added a vent so any charging gasses don't build up.

I have also added a 240v socket for shore power.

The original storage box/step fits back in, a few screws need to be undone to get to the battery.

Paul Burton.

Parker 21 Papillon.

Terry Gates

"Kitty" P21 No. 99