[C320-list] 4D batteries

[crashley at gte.net]

About 200 Ah each (I think the label says 198 Ah).

CRA
Rosebud #882

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] 4D batteries


> Thanks Chris, good information. Do you know  what the AmpHour spec is on
> these batteries?
> Kirk
> #124
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [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
>
>