[C320-list] Starting Battery

[Colin Evans]

Don,
I`ve just put a starting battery as per C320 website BUT I fitted it forward
of the existing two batteries, under the curved seat area at the table near
the door to the forward cabin.  I got a 80A/hour 650 CCA.  The cables to the
original # 2 were long enough to reach without pulling through to the port
locker and then I just bought ready made up cables to connect the two
originals together. Three batteries all on one side should help the port
list, but the new one is so close to centre I don`t think it makes any
difference.  $150 for the battery and about $80 for everything else.
We have a slight disadvantage here in Australia as we have a thru hull valve
for the head outlet, just forward of #2 battery so it got in the way a bit,
but by taking out the original #2 battery and its tray I was able to get the
new battery in. 
I can take some photos if you like.  The job was easier than expected, now
I`m waiting for the Electrician to fit the smart regulator.

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Regards
Colin Evans
#774 Lake Macquarie, Australia
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Donald Lawson
Sent: Wednesday, 24 August 2011 8:00 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Starting Battery

I plan to purchase a spare starting battery, as added insurance for an
upcoming offshore trip. I intend to install it permanently this winter as
described in the C320 website.  I used a group 24 on my old 2GM20 to start.
Is this acceptable or should I use a group 27? Anything bigger is overkill
nor do I expect to purchase it from West Marine. Any recommendations?
Don L. #1005=