Winch backing plates

These are the bronze backing plates for the old winches, think there heave enough? 

Electric system upgrades

Add battery capacity using the reliable Trojan T-105+ 6 volt battery. 

Materials:

4 new Trojan  T-105+      $135.00 Ea.

Battery box for 6v batteries $50.00

Battery box for starting battery $30.00

Tie down straps          $9.95

12 Pack of Bud (as price comparison) $9.99

1. New box on starboard side to mirror location of existing battery box on port.  
2. Make new battery box for starting battery

I made a new battery box out of plywood and fiberglass.  I glassed and tabbed it in to the starboard side.  I will add another 2 6 vdc batteries to the other side and one starting battery.   I was unable to use the cover as the Bluesea battery post fuse were to high.  I might make a new cover for both the new box and the existing box that never had a cover so I am not sure if I’ll go to the effort this spring, I’ll see how time goes. Photos show adding supports for new box.  Then I glassed tabbed in the new box and painted.

My Review of Blue Sea Systems Contura Switch Mounting Panel

Originally submitted at Jamestown Distributors

Blue Sea Systems Contura Switch Mounting Panels have a modular design that permits assembly in groups of varying sizes. designed for 6 different panel thicknesses. Intended for use with Blue Sea Systems Contura Series rocker switches only.

Blue Sea Systems Contura Switch Mounting Panel

Nice looking

By Snowfish from Maine on 5/13/2010

4out of 5

Pros: Easy to Install, Durable, Easy to Use
Best Uses: Small Jobs, Inside
Describe Yourself: Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

Goes together very clean, I am using it for bilge pump control. Very east to add switches.

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