[C320-list] Batteries

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I've had som leakage problems, but found Depends to be very effective.


-----Original Message-----
From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 3:15 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries


Thanks for all your help!!! 
 
Max J. Ruddy 
 
On Oct 27, 2009, at 12:32 PM, Karl Krueger <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
 
> In the seven years I've owned the boat, and all seven outside > storage w/batteries in boat, leaking has not occurred. 
> 
> Karl K. (From balmy Milwaukee area - 52 degrees) 
> 
> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> 
> From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries 
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 12:54 PM 
> 
> 
> Is there any worry about leakage over the winter? 
> 
> Max J. Ruddy 
> 
> On Oct 27, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Karl Krueger <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net> > wrote: 
> 
>> Hey Max: 
>> 
>> I keep the batteries on board all winter and keep them connected. >> I charge them 3 to 4 times during the winter months. 
>> 
>> Karl Krueger (Kindred Spirit #282) 
>> Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
>> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> 
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Batteries 
>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
>> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 11:41 AM 
>> 
>> 
>> Do any of you leave the batteries on the boat over the winter >> disconnected? I have two interstates and they are almost impossible >> to get off the boat when out of water. 
>> 
>> Max J. Ruddy 
>> 
>> On Oct 27, 2009, at 10:35 AM, Jane & Ken <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net> >> wrote: 
>> 
>>> Well, it can get cool in north-central Texas---just yesterday it >>> was down to 47 F, but tomarrow is forecast for mid 70's with good >>> wind -- hummm -- should I mow the lawn, or go sailing? I >>> guess the lawn must wait. We have only seven islands. 
>>> Ken 
>>> 
>>> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> wrote: 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: Max Ruddy <maxruddy at gmail.com> 
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] WINTER IS NEAR 
>>> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
>>> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:44 AM 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Winter is here.. Forcasting 18-20in of snow up here in Dillon >>> Colorado. My beer has been frozen for a month already. I think I >>> need to hook my truck up to the trailer and take her down to Texas. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Max Ruddy 
>>> #275 
>>> Sail la vie 
>>> On Oct 27, 2009, at 9:27 AM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> >>> wrote: 
>>> 
>>>> GROAN. 
>>>> 
>>>> Let's see. When summer gets here. I have over 300 islands and >>>> more than 30 harbors/cities I can get to within 3 days sail. 
>>>> 
>>>> But for the next 7 mos... My beer will most certainly freeze. :( 
>>>> 
>>>> I need to get me some of that "Global Warming" thing I'm hearing >>>> all about. 
>>>> 
>>>> -JeffH 
>>>> ------Original Message------ 
>>>> From: Pat Moriarty 
>>>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com 
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.org 
>>>> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] WINTER IS NEAR 
>>>> Sent: Oct 27, 2009 11:14 AM 
>>>> 
>>>> Time to winterize in Texas. Need to take the dodger down and >>>> install 
>>>> it then turn the frig down so the beer will not >>>> freeze,,,,,,,,,,lets 
>>>> see, ok I'm done. 
>>>> 
>>>> Pat 
>>>> 
>>>> #130 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>