[C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT

[Allan S Field]

Shore power, running thru a Xantrex 20 amp charger.

Allan S. Field
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On Jul 18, 2011, at 8:00 AM, "David J Cardoza" <dave at avaloncon.com> wrote:

> Are you in a slip on shore power or a mooring?
> 
> David J Cardoza
> dave at avaloncon.com
> 
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> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com on behalf of Allan S. Field
> Sent: Mon 7/18/2011 6:45 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT
> 
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> 
> Sea Shadow's fridge runs from mid March to late November on 2 gel cells
> purchased in 2003!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jason
> Alexander
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 11:18 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PLEASE SUGGEST BATTERY REPLACEMENT
> 
> 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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