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Old 05-09-2013, 11:43 AM   #7
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Yes, I was concerned about temperature in the design. That's one reason I didn't enclose the batteries. Since it is mounted in the engine room itself, underway things should be cool enough with outsied air being drawn in for combustion. I am planning on installing an exhaust fan, maybe with a thermostat, to cool the spaces after the engines shut down at the end of the day. Of course, maybe just running the bilge blower will do the same thing. I'll have to play with it when we get it in the water this summer.

I had to think a moment about your comment about not going Boeing, and their battery issues. I was a KC-135 crew chief for over 30 years. I used to wear a patch that said "If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going". Hows that for product loyalty, Marin?
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