[C320-list] 4 D Battery Replacement

Tue Apr 15 06:14:00 PDT 2008

We bought the Interstate 4Ds last year.  They have two models.  The SRM-4D 
is the "deep cycle" version.  They don't provide Amp Hr. rating for these 
batteries; but, by phone and by e-mail they gave me different numbers and 
they appear to be around 200 AH.

Warren & Pattie Updike
C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
Chesapeake Bay

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Sulewski" <rsulewski at earthlink.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 4 D Battery Replacement

> Tony,
>
> I got 9 years out of my original set of Interstate 4Ds and am going on 5
> years with the West Marine set. However, the cycle time before charges are
> necessary is now shorter with the West Marine batteries than when I 
> retired
> the Interstate batteries. Be sure to order the commercial 4Ds from
> Interstate.
>
> I use the boat 6 months a year and every weekend, but I do not leave the
> charger on all the time.  I also have the original charger and experienced
> no problems, but then again, I cycle the charger on and off each weekend
> rather than overcharging the batteries.
>
> My-Ria 277
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
> amshd2 at aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:42 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] 4 D Battery Replacement
>
> I know this question has been on the site before. But what is the average
> life expectancy for a 4 D Battery.? I?know mine are at least 5 years old
> maybe closer to 6-7 the PO replaced them.??
>
> I am also looking for a? good source for?them other than West Marine. I 
> keep
> her?in Annapolis, MD.
>
> I have kept them filled with distilled water, charged up all year round
> except for one season (on the hard) and I have a Freedom 20 (Xentrax
> charger).
>
> They seem to be in good shape now but I feel that I am living?borrowed 
> time.
>
> I am also looking forward to meeting you all in Aug been on this site for 
> 5
> years now and?it has been great.??Just wanted to?add I?hope OD does not 
> wear
> that thong or what ever it is I am not sure Annapolis is ready for
> that.........??
>
> Thanks ???
>
> Tony #30
> ?????
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 9:29 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
>
>
> Here you go:
> gerard at catalinayachts.com
>
>
> ----------------------------------
> Regards,
> OD
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allan S. Field" [allan.field at comcast.net]
> Sent: 04/14/2008 06:27 PM
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
> Karl - Do you still have Gerry's e-mail re: keel bolt torque 
> specifications?
> When I bought a new computer in December, I lost what he sent to us.
> Perhaps if you still have it you can post it here for Jeff. - Allan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Church
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 6:33 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
> Allan
>
> Gerry usually monitors these mail lists so if he disagreed with you I
> suspect we'd have heard from him. I'm going to email him about checking 
> the
> torque on my 387 as part of the initial commissioning, so I'll ask about 
> the
> 320 again just to make sure.
>
> Jeff
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Allan S. Field
>  To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>  Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 6:25 AM
>  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
>
>  Jeff - My source for the keel bolt torque setting is none other than 
> Gerry
>  Douglas.  At the factory tour a few years ago, he misspoke when he said
>  something else.  Karl questioned him later and then I followed up with
> him,
>  reminding him that he had said something else at the tour.  He clarified
>  that he was speaking about a different boat.  One of our members has used
>  the 235 setting and while a challenge, was able to get it torqued to 235.
> -
>  Allan
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Church
>  Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:54 PM
>  To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
>  Allan,
>
>  Just off the top, I thought the proper torque was something like 105 foot
>  pounds. If that is the case, 235 pounds might tear the bolts right out of
>  the keel. You might want to check your source.
>
>  JeffC
>    ----- Original Message ----- 
>    From: Allan S. Field
>    To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>    Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:26 PM
>    Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
>
>    Warren - The proper torque for the keel bolts is 235 foot pounds.  The
>  boat
>    must be out of the water with at least 70% of its weight supported by
> the
>    keel.  The Association has the torque wrench, socket and extension bars
> as
>    part of the loaner program.
>
>    Allan S. Field
>    Sea Shadow - #808
>    Columbia, MD
>
>    -----Original Message-----
>    From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>    [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren
>  Updike
>    Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:54 AM
>    To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>    Subject: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque
>
>    What is the proper torque for the keel bolts?
>    Thanks,
>    Warren & Pattie Updike
>    C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
>    Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
>    Chesapeake Bay
>
>
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