Need help finding a battery tray!!! - The Hull Truth

BoozeMonkey · 03-24-2009, 06:00 PM

Hey guys
I'm starting to get dizzy searching for a proper battery tray.
I am buying a DieHard Marine Battery, Platinum PM-2 - Group Size 34M. I am looking for a tray that screws down to hold the battery in place firmly...none of this belt buckle BS that comes from the manufacturer. I cannot for the life of me find a secure battery tray to hold this sucker down. Please help!

here's a link to the battery
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...rine+Batteries

kingair · 03-24-2009, 06:12 PM

This is by far the best tray, all the high end boats use them. I found it on Amazon

http://www.moellermarine.com/afterma...t/boxes_trays/

BoozeMonkey · 03-24-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingair

This is by far the best tray, all the high end boats use them. I found it on Amazon

http://www.moellermarine.com/afterma...t/boxes_trays/

Thanks king air, but this wont fit my battery its a group 34m

kingair · 03-24-2009, 06:36 PM

This might work. I think it is adjustable

http://www.wranglernw.com/pc-6375-10...tery-tray.aspx

http://www.remybattery.com/Products/...it__HT350.aspx

rwidman · 03-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoozeMonkey

Hey guys
I'm starting to get dizzy searching for a proper battery tray.
I am buying a DieHard Marine Battery, Platinum PM-2 - Group Size 34M. I am looking for a tray that screws down to hold the battery in place firmly...none of this belt buckle BS that comes from the manufacturer. I cannot for the life of me find a secure battery tray to hold this sucker down. Please help!

here's a link to the battery
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...rine+Batteries

Consider using a battery box instead. It will hold the battery in place and contain any spills. You should be able to find one to fit or find a slightly larger box and fill the empty space with a block of wood or plastic.

offshorebri · 03-24-2009, 06:42 PM

I thought the boxes were mandatory for marine use?

BoozeMonkey · 03-24-2009, 06:48 PM

I cant really go with a box because there's just no room where the battery is mounted to fit the enclosure along with the lid. A tray is best for me and thats how it came from the manufacturer. I am not worried about the battery as the AGM battery is completly sealed. If its leaking I have a worse problem at hand lol

Elusive · 03-24-2009, 06:54 PM

I'm going to make it a little harder. For some reason, not all batts are the same size.

When I installed 3 new Grp 27 AGM's I ordered the ones Kingair recommended. They were made for Grp 27 batts, but didn't fit. Went to West Marine who had ones that looked identical but did fit

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BoozeMonkey · 03-24-2009, 07:05 PM

Hmmm, Elusive I think you're on to something, I've been looking at replacement batteries for some time now and thought that there was some form of standardization because of the size groups. I guess I was mistaken. I might have to size the battery then the tray and see if that works. Man imagine if car tires were this much of a hassle!