[C320-list] 4D Battery Replacement Advice

[John Van Vessem]

Dennis,
   
  I'm sure everyone has already told you that the table just lifts off.  
   
  I just replaced my 4d batteries 1999 model.  I bought my batteries fro NAPA Auto Parts.  They are deep cycle batteries.  I admit they do not weigh as much as the original Exide, but they are a lot cheaper.  I believe I paid $180 each.
   
  John (sojourn645)

Dennis Harris <dharris02 at vol.com> wrote:
  Our boat is a 2000 model, and the 4D batteries have just gone...not 
enough juice to crank the engine....I can recharge them, use them for 
docking after an afternoon sail, but the batteries won't hold the 
charge. So I'll be replacing them. As I recall from eariler posts, the 
original 4D's on the boat were a special edition for Catalina by Exide. 
How do I get the same batteries with same ratings as the ones used by 
Catalina. Do those things really weight 130 lbs? What is the best way 
to get the table top off to get access to the batteries. Thanks.

Dennis Harris, C320 #694

jsail320 at cox.net wrote:

>Ouch .... I perhaps should have asked before ordering my replacements .... 
>
>Good for you guys ... I really got hung up with all the warnings and omens I heard ....
>
>John
>s/v Lady K
> 
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>>From: "R Airis" 
>>Date: 2006/01/09 Mon PM 09:56:43 EST
>>To: "Rod Boer" , "C320-List" 
>>Subject: Re: Re: [C320-list] 4D Battery Replacement Advice
>>
>>Going on ( 8 ) seasons with the Exhide nautalus . I keep them on the 
>>inverter/charger
>>24 / 7 when hooked up to shore power on our dock.
>>
>>Hale kai 2........#266 
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John Van Vessem
Sojourn 645
Vallejo Yacht Club