Joe,
Per ABYC, if the batteries are mounted in a battery box, the boxes must be vented at the upper end. This applies to any battery, conventional lead acid, sealed lead acid, or VRLA. Also technicaly speaking there must be a vent system or other means to permit dischage of hydrogen gas- presumably in the event of a charging system or battery malfunction in the case of AGMs.
I am also in Panama City and use a Torqueedo Cruise 2 on my boat. I would be interested in having a look at your Cruise 4 installation when complete.
Chris
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Steve Dolan <sdolan@...> wrote:
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> To the best of my knowledge the answer is no. You must secure the batteries.
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> Steve in Solomons
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> > I'm researching batteries to use on my 'new' Gemini powercat. I want to use two Torqeedo Cruise 4 outboard motors. Do Coast Guard or ABYC stardards require battery boxes for VRLA batteries?
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> > Joe Murray
> > Different Drummer #364
> > Panama City, FL
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> Did you complete your Gemini project? I too have a Gemini and have thought of going this route.
> Bob
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