F1sh0n Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Billet-Aluminum-Battery-Bracket-Batteries/dp/B00U5L7H64/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1449436708&sr=8-7&keywords=optima+34+hold+down I just got new Optimas for my trolling motor batteries. Thinking of these instead of traditional plastic hold downs. They are 2-3 times as expensive, but if they hold the batteries well it might be worth it. What do you guys think about the idea concept? My biggest worry is the stainless and aluminum corroding, otherwise seems like a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 jmo, do not think they would be worth the added expense. the plastic tray or frame types hold up for years. have never had a problem with either type. and yes, your worry is valid imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Agree w/ Fin on this one. Some upgrades aren't warranted. The plastic last forever, and will likely outlast this. No problem with the plastic holding the batteries in place, either. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1sh0n Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have had some negative experience with jhook battery trays. TM Batteries are under the port seating area storage compartment. Hence my desire to move away from the traditional solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodWorks Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Build a custom battery tray out of starboard that will hold all your batteries in one box. Cool design though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1sh0n Posted December 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well decided to take the plunge and use these after all. First let me say . . THEY LOOK GREAT. They hold the batteries tighter than anything I have ever used. Will try and get some pictures tomorrow or Thursday to show to the forum. For the bolts and screws I used 4200 as a "anti" lock and to try and limit the amount of contact between the stainless and aluminum. Overall the setup was pricy, but seems like it will work well for years to come. One note. Use flat top screws . . tested with rounded top and they actually were just a smidgen to tall for the frame, so the hold downs had a upward angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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