How To Build a Battery Box Power Center for The Twin Troller - Part 1

In this video, I will show you how to build a battery box switch panel and power center for the Twin Toller. The power center can also be easily modified to fit other small boats and Jon boats.
You can click on any of the chapters below to select specific installation instructions you may need to review.
00:00 Introduction
02:27 Step 1 - Layout the parts needed for the installation
03:54 Step 2 - How to build the fuse box mount
08:28 Step 3 - How to build the switch panel box
17:56 Step 4 - Drill holes in post caps for terminal posts
19:00 Step 5 - Clean PVC parts
19:17 Step 6 - Apply primer to all PVC parts
20:02 Step 7 - Attach panel box to battery box
21:16 Step 8 - Remove one end of the post caps
23:29 Step 9 - Paint the switch panel box the final color
24:12 Step 10 - Attach battery strap - tighten all bolts
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[@mikec35000]

What a fantastic job you did with this project and the video is so good, you sound like you have done training videos in the past.. thanks for posting.

[@NormanGooch]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching my video! You are correct, I was a training program developer before I retired.
Norman

[@KrazyKajun602]

Norman what do you say for the construction method of the Twin Troller. There seems to be issues out there with the way the motors and guards are secured to the boat without any type of waterproofing. Lunker Fishing youtube has videos on people getting water into the hulls.

[@NormanGooch]

I've had no issues with leaks or water getting inside the pontoons of my 2021 Twin Troller so far. I believe this problem may have been present in older model-year boats.
To keep my boat well-maintained, I make sure to check and clean the motors, propellers, and grates after each use.
If there is any debris, weeds, fishing lines, or algae, I remove it while it's still wet, without having to take off the grates.
I use a strong stream of water to clean the recessed area behind the grates and remove any debris wrapped around the propellers using my hands or other tools.
If you don't clean after each use and leave the weeds and debris to dry around the motor shaft and propellers, it becomes much more difficult to remove through the grates. By cleaning after each use, unnecessary strain on the motor is prevented and its efficiency is maintained. I always inspect and check the propellers for dings, cracks, or bends without having to remove the grates as well, most of the time, there is no debris under the grates or around the motors, but I still rinse the area with water.
If you have to remove the grates to gain access to the propeller shaft to remove any fishing line that is wind-tight around the shaft, follow these instructions:
1. Use a manual screwdriver to remove the screws. "Never use power screwdrivers on plastic boats."
2. Carefully remove the grate, which may be stuck to the boat. Gently pry around the holes to break the bond.
3. Remove the propeller to access the shaft and remove the fishing line.
4. Check the propeller for dings, cracks, or bends. Lubricate the propeller shaft and replace the propeller if it's damaged. Also, check the propeller alignment pin to ensure it's not bent.
To prevent leaks around the grates follow these instructions:
1. Clean in and around the holes and the mounting area.
2. Use a Q-tip to push the 4200 Marine adhesive into the screw holes.
3. Apply adhesive to the mounting area.
4. Press the grate down and hold for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Apply Marine 4200 adhesive to the screw threads, covering them thoroughly.
6. Install the screws using a manual screwdriver only, and tighten until snug. Do not over-tighten.
7. Let the 4200 adhesive cure for 24 hours before using.
I hope this helps
Thanks for watching my video!
Norman

[@KrazyKajun602]

@@NormanGooch As usual a great explanation. I would have love to have you as a teacher back in the day.