30ah Battery for Hobie Outback

Hi all,

I’m hoping to mount a 30ah battery inside the hull of my ‘24 outback. Does anyone have good recommendations for how to do this?

Hi all,

I’m hoping to mount a 30ah battery inside the hull of my ‘24 outback. Does anyone have good recommendations for how to do this?

Industrial Velcro?  Is it a waterproof battery?

I use a waterproof case with good wire grommets, then no need to mount. 

I use a waterproof case with good wire grommets, then no need to mount.

+1

I use a holder in the rear round hatch of my hobie to hang my 2 20ah batteries. I also use a distribution block (https://www.mariner-sails.com/new-distribution-hub-plug-play-wiring.html) that I can connect in other stuff that I can control using a remote.

I use a holder in the rear round hatch of my hobie to hang my 2 20ah batteries. I also use a distribution block (https://www.mariner-sails.com/new-distribution-hub-plug-play-wiring.html) that I can connect in other stuff that I can control using a remote.

Woah that's serious!

I use a waterproof case with good wire grommets, then no need to mount.

What does that setup look like? Are you essentially anchoring the battery box to the mounting location provided?

I use a waterproof case with good wire grommets, then no need to mount.

What does that setup look like? Are you essentially anchoring the battery box to the mounting location provided?

I did something similar using a harbor freight plastic ammo box and a 2 pole SAE flange connector. I used the .30cal size box for a 12ah battery and have lots of room, but different size batteries would need a different box. I don't put it inside of my kayak tho - I bungee it to the front cargo platform. I can take a picture and probably find links to the connector if interested.

Hi all,

I’m hoping to mount a 30ah battery inside the hull of my ‘24 outback. Does anyone have good recommendations for how to do this?

Have you picked your battery? Depending on the dimensions you could possibly fit it (in a waterproof box) in the hull under the seat or somewhere in the front hatch. I’ve done both. For the front hatch I had a battery mounted to the sail post, which I really liked and was very secure.

Hi all,

I’m hoping to mount a 30ah battery inside the hull of my ‘24 outback. Does anyone have good recommendations for how to do this?

Have you picked your battery? Depending on the dimensions you could possibly fit it (in a waterproof box) in the hull under the seat or somewhere in the front hatch. I’ve done both. For the front hatch I had a battery mounted to the sail post, which I really liked and was very secure.

Yeah exactly... I just either zip tie it to something inside, or just lay the box somewhere where it cant move too much. 

Just curious, what are you powering with a 30ah battery ?

I would look at the new Newport Vessels battery.  those geniuses came up with a flat battery, that may or may not fit under the seat. 

my battery is too big, to go into the hull.  I worried if I flipped I would have to fight that bulk.  I rather I just cut it loose and go for the life, versus battery.

Thanks all for the input. I decided to just put the battery behind my seat like most people seem to do.