Adding a second battery........

[1986bassbuggy$@]

Would it be possible to just add another battery and just simply add it to the harness red to red black to black with a disconnect in the middle of the hot or does this need to be wired a certain way???

 

[MinUph]

Re: Adding a second battery........

Yes it possible to do this but why not get a switch and be able to save a starter battery for when the other one goes dead?

 

[OldeFart]

Re: Adding a second battery........

I added a battery to my boat a few years back, and I'm glad I did. When yer primary one fails, it's very reassuring to know that you've got a fully charged spare. http://bluesea.com/category/78/1/productline/overview/329

I used battery cables purchased at an Ace parts store, and wired them to the above switch. It comes with a relay that allows both batteries to be charged serially (only charges the aux battery after the primary is fully charged). The arrangement allows only the aux battery to be drained for aux equipment (music, GPS, finder, etc.) while the motor is not not running, thereby keeping the primary charged for starts when needed. With it, you can drain your aux, but not your primary. The arrangement also allows you to gang your two batteries if needed in an emergency.

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