[C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger

[Mike Paris]

Mike,
I just replaced my Pro Mariner 30-3 this past weekend. Following suggestions 
from a number of people on this list, I installed a Xantrex Truecharge2. It 
was easy to install. I paid $220 at West Marine when they matched the price 
of an online retailer I showed them. WM list is $309 I believe. I'm getting 
new flooded batteries this week so I don't have any first hand knowledge of 
its performance yet.

Take care,
Mike P
#734
So. Cal.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Ott" <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
To: "Catalina 320 Association" <C320-list at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 6:48 PM
Subject: [C320-list] AGM Batteries and Battery Charger


Hello all,
It appears that my gel house batteries are losing ground. One isn't holding 
much of a charge, so I'm looking at 4-D AGM's. Anybody got any feedback on 
the Lifeline brand ?
If I'm going to spend this kind of money I think I'll invest in a better 
battery charger as well. I currently have a Professional Mariner Promatic 
30-3 and according to the manufacturer, its about as good as a boat anchor 
and should be replaced. Got any suggestions for a good charger ?
Regards,
Mike Ott
'Amanda Lu'
#508