Dual batteries fit in a 215?

[cddetelich]

Hello everybody,
I recently purchased a 1999 215 Explorer. Has one 27 series battery behind starboard side hatch.
I don't feel comfortable having only one battery. I have seen other 215 ads that say they have dual
batteries.
Can I assume they fit two series 24 batteries in the same compartment as my one series 27?
Thanks for the info.

[dxs217]

I have a '99 215 DC. It has two batteries in the starboard console. Not sure what series the batteries are. I check when I get home next week. I'm away on a work trip...

[cddetelich]

It's easy to tell without looking at the batteries. Looking at the top if they are almost square they are
series 24. (I'm estimating maybe 9"X12")
 If they are definitely a rectangle  ( maybe 9"X16") they are a series 27.
Let me know after you check and thanks for the info!
Charlie

[seabob4]

Charlie,
Remember, the DC and the Explorer are 2 different animals.  The DC has plenty of room inside the starboard console (under the helm) for 2, maybe even 3 batts.  Your explorer doesn't have this console.

That being said, you can fit 2 group 24s in the aft compartment, as this was an option on the Explorers back then...

[cddetelich]

Bob,
Thanks for the heads-up. I didn't even notice that is was a DC, and not an Explorer.
Dual 24's it is then!
Charlie

[jasons215]

Hello everybody,
I recently purchased a 1999 215 Explorer. Has one 27 series battery behind starboard side hatch.
I don't feel comfortable having only one battery. I have seen other 215 ads that say they have dual
batteries.
Can I assume they fit two series 24 batteries in the same compartment as my one series 27?
Thanks for the info.

Like Bob said YES you can. Its a TIGHT fit even with 24 series batteries but it can be done. I just finished adding a 2nd battery and a perko switch. I had to move around alot of the wiring in order to make it fit BUT it can be done!