On Wed, 03 Aug 2005 19:36:40 -0400, Larry wrote:

DSK wrote in
:

On to the next project: My 1978 Catalina 30 has a painted wood battery
tray which is basically crumbling with wet rot.


When you're replacing it, ask yourself, "If we get blown down or go
pitchpole, will the new battery rack hold the batteries in place?"

I like to ask it in person so I can see the blank stare on their faces...

I agree. When I built my new battery box, I imagined a giant taking
the boat and shaking it upside down. "Strong" is one of those things
that you never need until you *really* need it.
Norm B