Venture 17 battery and electrical
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:31 am
A couple of months ago I bought an old 1969 Macgregor Venture 17. I've sailed it a few times and have had a lot of fun.
Naturally, I'm beginning to think of things to do to it. Lights would be nice. There aren't any wires in it anywhere or any sign of a battery or place where a battery would have gone.
Does anyone have any examples of where I could put a battery, or recommendations, links for setting up an electrical system on this boat?
Also, I'm planning on getting an 8 hp Tohatsu with the alternator on it, but I don't want to do that until I get an electrical system for it to plug into.
All comments appreciated.
Thanks,
Randy Jones
Naturally, I'm beginning to think of things to do to it. Lights would be nice. There aren't any wires in it anywhere or any sign of a battery or place where a battery would have gone.
Does anyone have any examples of where I could put a battery, or recommendations, links for setting up an electrical system on this boat?
Also, I'm planning on getting an 8 hp Tohatsu with the alternator on it, but I don't want to do that until I get an electrical system for it to plug into.
All comments appreciated.
Thanks,
Randy Jones