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Has anyone got a clue how to get the batteries out of the hole they are in on a 318. I have paid to have it done a couple three times but thought I would give it a try. It looks like a there is not enough room to get by the exhaust riser.
Looking for thoughts

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2008 318 Vista "Ka-wai-ola"
350 MPI/BravoIII DTS Seacore
2006 1500 Key West -70 Yamaha
Previous Boats
Key West 2300CC
Pacemaker 270 Sport Fish
290 Sea Ray

I've paid to have it done, but from what they told me they went towards the stern then in between the motors to pull them out. PITA.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

At least on the volvo's, there is clearance off the riser to squeeze them in and out. It is a pain for sure, but it's manageable.

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

When I did mine a few years ago it was like threading a needle. I had to lay across both engines to unhook them, the move them towards the stern be hind the riser and thread it out end ways.

It was a challenge, and I had the bruises to prove it. I had my son help, definitely a 2 man job.

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Jeff

'14 Cruisers 380 Express "Simon Sez"
Merc 8.2 Mag MPI 380
DTS B3X, (x2) Axius Premier


(SOLD)
'08 V318
Merc 350 Mag MPI 300
DTS Seacore, B3 (x2)

Thanks guys, it sounds just about like I thought it would. It is going to suck and leave marks.
Cougar didn't know you sold, life gets busy doesn't it. Mine has sat on the lift in the backyard for the past 9 weeks.
My daughter is getting married this weekend at South Seas Resort so I had to get it ready and found the weak battery. Still may get someone to change it as I may run out of time.
Thanks again!

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2008 318 Vista "Ka-wai-ola"
350 MPI/BravoIII DTS Seacore
2006 1500 Key West -70 Yamaha
Previous Boats
Key West 2300CC
Pacemaker 270 Sport Fish
290 Sea Ray