[C320-list] Distilled water and levels

[Chris Burti]

This is for cheapskates only...

The Exide 4D Nautilus Gold deep cycle marine battery has 250 amp hours of
reserve capacity at 25 amps, the 8D version has 400. You probably know what
they cost if you have replaced them.

I replaced our 4D's with Exide's truck battery...same anti vibration
construction specs as the marine deep cycle except heavier plates, no marine
lugs and *320* AH RC @25 amps...at $125 a pop at the local auto supply with
exchange. I love a bargain....




On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Robert Seastream <
robert.seastream at comcast.net> wrote:

> I paid $170 each (through my yard) for two Penn 4D wet cells.  I was
> leaning toward two Lifeline AGM's, albeit at twice the price but the local
> 'Batteries Plus' distributor never got back to me.  Then, I figured I'd go
> with wet cells and save buying AGM's for 'the last boat we'll ever buy'.
>  :-)
>
> Bob Seastream
> Intuition # 906
>
>
> On Jun 7, 2009, at 10:46 PM, Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:
>
> I would suggest you look at battery distributors in your area..Internet is
>> good for that...
>>
>> One thing I found is that there's a hug price difference relative to which
>> distributor you choose...
>>
>> Look at Penn Batteries and Lifeline as two of the manufacturers...
>>
>> I just bought Penn 8D's for $400 each, they have 245ah...I bought 3-8D
>> house plus a GR27 AGM starter as well
>> ----------------------------------
>> Regards,
>> OD
>>
>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rick Evans" [ericstillwellevans at gmail.com]
>> Sent: 06/08/2009 02:30 AM GMT
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>
>>
>>
>> Let me ask the obvious what would a pair of replacements cost for our
>> 320's?
>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: "Jack McDonough" <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
>>
>> Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:29:41
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>
>>
>> Allan: Thank you. I'll have to look into that option. My original
>> batteries
>> (2003 boat) are getting long in the tooth, I suppose.
>>
>> jack
>> #947
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Allan S. Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 5:42 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>
>>
>> Absorbed Glass Mat, the latest evolution in deep cycle and starting
>>> batteries. They don't leak, freeze or require maintenance plus can be
>>> stored
>>> for a long period of time without charging.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack
>>> McDonough
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 7:45 PM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>>
>>> OK. I'll admit my ignorance. What's an AGM battery?
>>>
>>> jack
>>> #947
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Crashley" <crashley at gte.net>
>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 12:20 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>>
>>>
>>> This is why I opted for AGM batteries. No adding of water required.
>>>>
>>>> Rosebud #882
>>>>
>>>> Sent from Chris Ashley's iPhone
>>>> Voice and text: (424) 634-0838
>>>>
>>>> On Jun 7, 2009, at 11:01 AM, "Rick Evans"  <
>>>> ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I saw the tubes its a bit lower than them now. I will fill to bottom.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the advice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now I'm scared and will go call a trained professional :). Kidding
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
>>>>>
>>>>> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:44:44
>>>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> :)  Yea, there is a tube that extends down from the fill holes.  If
>>>>>  you
>>>>> fill until the water touches the bottom of those fill tubes,  you're
>>>>> about right.  Flashlight will show what I'm referring to.   It's best
>>>>> not
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>  to fill them right to the top because they'll leak  acid when charging
>>>>> and that's a mess.
>>>>>
>>>>> It might be necessary to hire a trained professional for this  job...
>>>>> :)
>>>>> (kidding. :)
>>>>>
>>>>> -Jeff
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com ] On Behalf Of Rick
>>>>> Evans
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 1:01 PM
>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>>>>
>>>>> LOL orlando so use common sense. Hmm I think I have a little left.
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
>>>>>
>>>>> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2009 09:58:03
>>>>> To: C320-List<C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> How much liquid would you fill a glass with?
>>>>>
>>>>> There's no rocket science to this, fill it till you think it's just
>>>>> about right...
>>>>>
>>>>> Not sure if you need a marine electrical book for this...
>>>>>
>>>>> If it spills over, you've filled it too much...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----------------------------------
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> OD
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Rick Evans" [ericstillwellevans at gmail.com]
>>>>> Sent: 06/07/2009 04:26 PM GMT
>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Distilled water and levels
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Ok once again I have a simple battery question (ineed to buy a  marine
>>>>> electrical book cause I am not knowledgeable at this point)
>>>>>
>>>>> it seems the acid in my batteries is low so I need to fill with
>>>>>  regular
>>>>> distilled water correct?
>>>>> Real question how much? To the top? A little lower than the top?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the help
>>>>> Rick
>>>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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