[C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT

[Jason Alexander]

I also just today replaced my older and failing 4D's with two interstate SRM 4D's.  And while I was at it I did the starting battery upgrade that Jeff Hare has put up in the technical section of the website. I put in an interstate 24M-XHD as a true cranking battery  I also have a new Xantrex Truecharge2 that I keep on all the time.   It was all charging happily when I left the boat.  

So here is my Question.  Do you all turn everything off when you leave the boat.  I do except for the refrigerator. I know people say this is very bad for the batteries.     But It's not so much that I couldn't shut it down and not keep anything cold in it.  It's the fact that I like it cold when we get to the boat Friday night.  

Jason


On Jul 16, 2011, at 3:35 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> The Interstate SRMs are what I bought as well.  Our marina store is a
> dealer.  While I paid more than did you, if I have any trouble under
> warranty, the store will handle the exchange unload/load the replacements.
> What price convenience?  At 130lbs ea. it's not a job I relish doing.
> 
> I'd prefer AGMs but at twice the cost, I couldn't justify it.  It's not much
> of a hassle to remove the table top and water them once a month during the
> season.
> 
> This time I replaced my 17 year old charger with a Xantrex Truecharge2
> (40A.)  I don't think the old charger was able to keep them properly
> charged.  I think keeping the batteries fully and properly charged is a key
> factor in battery life.
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Sulewski [mailto:rsulewski at bex.net] 
> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 9:57 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT
> 
> Pete,
> 
> I changed out my batteries last month and installed Interstate deep cycle
> SRM 4Ds at a cost of only $333 total for both batteries with a core
> exchange. Each battery now has 1314 CCA and 390 reserve minutes at 25A. I
> called around and purchased the batteries from a boat dealer who has an
> Interstate Battery Truck making a delivery several times a week.
> 
> We never run the fridge while off the boat and got 9 years out of the OEM
> 4Ds with over 45 nights away from the dock each year. We only got 5 1/2
> years out of the West Marine Seavolt 4Ds that had something like only 220
> reserve minutes from each battery when they were new. 
> 
> Rick
> My-Ria #277
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Pat Ireland
> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 9:19 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT
> 
> Pete
> 
> Some recommend replacing the original wet cells with truck batteries, others
> like the golf cart 6V cells, and heavy users move up to AGM or ?????
> Ugrades may require a new charger.  The addition of a dedicated starting
> battery is a nice backup.  It all depends on how you use the boat and how
> much you can justify spending for storage capacity.
> 
> There is quite a bit of discussion that you can read by searching the
> forum.  The Catalina 34 forum has some interesting info as well.
> 
> We day sail, so the truck batteries were a cost effective solution for us.
> Your mileage may vary.
> 
> Pat, 801
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM, grossnickle pete
> <grossnicklep at yahoo.com>wrote:
> 
>> 
>> Could anyone suggest a battery type to replace old batteries on our  year
>> 2000 C320?
>> 
>> Many Thanks !!!
>> 
>> Pete Grossnickle
>>  Hull 0715
>> San Diego
>> 
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