wood battery box

[broley]

does anyone know the best glue to use for a screwed and glued boat battery box - acid resistant
thanks
Keith

 

[foxhole]

Don't you use sealed batteries these days?

 

[JohnD]

usually, line them with GRP, cut pieces of mat and dab the resin first onto the box, then onto each layer of the mat. Trim off edges once hard.

 

[Space cat]

Start with a suitably sized plastic bucket, cut away the rim complete with handle then build the box around it.

 

[Richard C]

Do you really want to make your own when you can buy one for, well, not that much really;
http://www.marinemegastore.com/category-Battery-Boxes-ECLBAT002.htm
If you really want to make your own, WBP ply with a GRP matt lining as JohnD says but it will most likely cost you a lot more.

I made a twin battery box with change over/isolation switch the same way but that was 25 years ago when such cheap alternatives weren’t available; make sure you provide adequate ventilation.

Not sure where you keep your boat but bear in mind that most river authorities now require a license & are regulated/inspected to minimum safety standards; you must meet these to get your license so whatever you do will need to comply with their minimum requirements.