Some of the manufactures make or use to anyway, lead acid batteries that are designed to take more of a pounding and vibration during serious off road vehicle use. Many year back I had one put in back when I use to do some serious off road 4x4 pounding. If you could find one with the specs you need it could be an option for moving the battery to the bow where it would be subject to greater shock. You could investigate modern shock resistant batteries. As others have said, out gassing of explosive hydrogen could be an issue and in our boat at least, the cuddy is contained and you do sleep up there. I have also heard that at least with lead/acid you do not want the acid leaking and mixing with sea water like in a bilge, especially in a closed area. It also occurs to me that in a forward collision the bow is going to take a lot of damage where as the stern tends to be better protected.
There are real advantages to having your batteries in the back close to the motor. I like Profisher's idea with the fuel tank, perhaps you can find some other way to balance boat weight. You could keep your anchor and chain, spare lead balls, tools, and fresh water low in the bow center as they are all heavy.
There are real advantages to having your batteries in the back close to the motor. I like Profisher's idea with the fuel tank, perhaps you can find some other way to balance boat weight. You could keep your anchor and chain, spare lead balls, tools, and fresh water low in the bow center as they are all heavy.
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