Battery Relocation

[BobbyR]

I have a 14 foot Meyers Pro V. I want to put the batter in the bow. I have an electric start outboard, trolling motor and a fish finder. The Pro V is not big on space. I live in Ohio and is strictly a fresh water boat. I was looking at the auto parts for a battery relocation kit, but was not happy with what I saw and the nearby marina wasn't much better. Can I make my own distribution box? What Gage Battery Cable? Was thinking of using heavy gage jumper cables. Any suggestions?

 

[Stumpalump]

Welding supply has the cable you want. It's welding cable and sold by the foot. Very flexible and a strong insulation. They sell lugs and everything. I put a lug on one end that bolted right to the bolt on the old battery terminal so I can put it back any time. I slid a piece of motorcycle inner tube over the cable to insulate the rather large connection and used a bicycle inner tube to protect other chafe points.