Re: Sealed battery - does it need box

["Rob Weinstock" <weinstro@hotmail.com>]

>I looked through the 99' rule book and can't find details on Battery
>relocation.
>
>If the battery is a fully sealed unit (Optima - gel cell) is it a
>requirement to have it installed in a Marine Box if it is relocated to the
>Trunk?  What about Battery switch? (I may install one anyway for safety
>reasons - but still curious)

Regardless of what the rules state, gel cell batteries will still gas if 
they are overcharged or charged at a (too) high current rate. It would be a 
good idea to provide a box and ventilation for it.

Regards,

Rob Weinstock