[C320-list] [Spam:SpamScore 3.0] Re: Are 6V Batteries Superior To 12V Batteries

[turk]

Just remember when you run 2 - 200 amp hour 6v batteries in series,  
to get 12 volts, each 6v 200 amp hour battery contributes only 100  
amp hours at the new 12v rate.   Hmmmm, there's an equation for this.



On Jun 25, 2006, at 9:50 PM, Warren Updike wrote:

> I can't disagree with much that's been said.  However, I've not see  
> the arguement on price and capacity.  I don't know why it is but I  
> understand golf cart batteries have about 200 AH capacity.  Also,  
> golf cart batteries can be found at Sam's Club, BJ's, and I presume  
> CostCo for quite a bit less than equivalent 12V 4D from the likes  
> of BoatUS.  Price of about $60 seems to ring a bell.
>
> A number of people have replaced two 4Ds with four golf cart  
> batteries.  Total amp hour capacity goes from about 270 to 400+ AH   
> for less money.  Unless there is a kickker, that sounds like a good  
> deal.  Compare the dimensions of the golf carts vs 4Ds.  I  
> understand they are a bit taller, but otherwise fit in the same  
> horizontal space.
>
> I chartered a 52' Tarten in BVI and the captain said he has 12 6V  
> golf cart batteries on board because they are much less expensive  
> to buy, weigh less (easier to install/remove,) and have more  
> reserve capacity than equivalent marine deep-cycle batteries.
>
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
> Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
> Chesapeake Bay
>