2001 - 48 Sedan Bridge - Bow Thruster Battery Replacement

[BP in Michigan]

Does anyone have experience / tips for the removal of the 8d bow thruster batteries in a 2001 48 Sedan Bridge that are "buried" in front of the engines at the bulkhead? My assessment is the engine sea water hoses have to be removed as well as removing the oil filter on the starboard engine and the coolant overflow bottle on the port engine has to be raised out the way. The oil exchanger hoses that are fastenened to the top of the stringers probably have to be pulled out of the way to avoid damaging them when pulling the old batteries out. I also need a platform across the stringers to protect the a/c pump, strainer, and bilge pumps. Much appreciated if anyone has any tips to simplify this. Thanks!

 

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Does anyone have experience / tips for the removal of the 8d bow thruster batteries in a 2001 48 Sedan Bridge that are "buried" in front of the engines at the bulkhead? My assessment is the engine sea water hoses have to be removed as well as removing the oil filter on the starboard engine and the coolant overflow bottle on the port engine has to be raised out the way. The oil exchanger hoses that are fastenened to the top of the stringers probably have to be pulled out of the way to avoid damaging them when pulling the old batteries out. I also need a platform across the stringers to protect the a/c pump, strainer, and bilge pumps. Much appreciated if anyone has any tips to simplify this. Thanks!

I think you have answered most all of your questions with solutions. Mine were done by a mechanic as I have a bad spine and certain work I cannot do... work like pulling/replacing them. But I was down there while he was doing the job and you pretty much have most of the items checked in your list above. Just do your best to keep them level so no fluid (acid) escapes the chambers.

GL with your project.