[C320-list] New Batteries

[Jack Russ]

Mine leans to port.  Batteries are on starboard.  A couple of reasons that cruisers like 6 volt batteries are increased amp hours and availability (golf course => golf carts => 6 volt golf cart batteries are pretty widespread worldwide).  New technology might be hard to replace far from home.  

> From: simonrock at gmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:33:23 +1000
> Subject: [C320-list] New Batteries
> 
> Hi,
> Here we go again - batteries for boats.
> Now, you all know that I believe that boats deserve good batteries, and the
> use of golf cart batteries seems really silly.
> In the past I have argued that the AGM batteries are the battery of choice
> on boats. They have so many advantages that they make the golf cart
> batteries look very unsuitable.
> Well, has anybody looked at LiFe batteries?
> 
> A recent article in a sailing magazine put forward a very good argument for
> their use as house batteries for yachts.
> Why?
> They are smaller, lighter, faster charging, better discharge, can handle
> deeper discharge (70 to 80%), longer life and probably more.
> But they are more expensive to purchase.
> But, if you look at the cost over the total ownership period, then they come
> out equal to AGM, and half the weight (helping stop the Catalina lean).
> 
> Now I know that Aussies love to embrace new technology, but has anybody in
> the US looked at these as replacements for their old lead/acid batteries?
> 
> 
> Simon Rock
> Lake Macquarie NSW Australia
> 
> Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
> Cat375 #41 Rocket
> Cat320 #1163 Rockstar
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