[C320-list] New Batteries

[Simon Rock]

Yes, golf cart batteries are available world wide (how many of us have
sailed around the world on our 320?).
If you work out the $/Ahr cost of the two types (golf cell Vs LiFe) the more
expensive modern batteries are much cheaper.
Some of the new batteries will also work on normal chargers, but even with
the cost of adding a new charger, it's still cheaper (I will do a costing
shortly).

Cheers
Simon

Simon Rock
Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

Cat375 #54 Rock The Boat
Cat375 #41 Rocket
Cat320 #1163 Rockstar

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack Russ
Sent: Wednesday, 8 August 2012 4:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] New Batteries


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
> 
> Experience The Whitsundays
> www.cya.com.au
> 
> 
> 
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