[C320-list] 4D batteries

[Chris Burti]

I have lost that bit of information, but perhaps one of the EE's on the list
can do the math. If I recall correctly, the number that I am remembering was
something like 195 AH. I paid about $130 each for them two years ago from
our local small town auto supply.

On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 1:17 AM, Kirk McCullough <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
wrote:

> Thanks Chris, good information. Do you know  what the AmpHour spec is on
> these batteries?
> Kirk
> #124
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
> Sent: 07 July 2008 06:43
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] 4D batteries
>
> I replaced my OEM Exide Nautilus deep cycle 4-D's with their commercial
> truck batteries at half the price. They no longer make the batteries with
> the same specifications that they formerly provided Catalina in the
> Nautilus
> line for OEM use. That battery had a significantly higher amp hour rating.
>  A careful analysis of their battery specifications (which can be found on
> their website) led me to conclude that the commercial truck battery is the
> same battery as the ones they formerly provided Catalina. Same heavy plate
> anti-shock construction as deep cycle marine batteries with more amp hours,
> but automotive terminals.
>
> Part number COM-4D-P
> 1000 cold crank amps @ 0 deg.
> 1200 cold crank amps @ 32 deg.
> 320 RC amp minutes @ 25 amps
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 10:14 PM, Kirk McCullough <
> kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello list
> >
> > I'm thinking I need new batteries, after 5 seasons, mostly with an older
> > charger, i can only get about 50 Ahrs out of the set of 2 x 4D's in
> > parallel. This is good for 3 days on the hook, with 30 minutes of engine
> > time to make hot water and charge etc.
> >
> > I have the Xantrex now with a Link 10 monitor so I have a good idea on
> how
> > the batteries charge and also how they deliver Amp-hours etc.
> >
> > What has the been the experience of those who have purchased new
> batteries
> > recently? Prices etc. I'll probably go with wet Lead-Acid again.
> >
> >
> > Kirk
> >
> > #124
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>


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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC