[C320-list] New Batteries

[Simon Rock]

Hi Pat,

The $283 was an Australian price, but I did stumble across a US site the
other day that had them for the same sort of price. But remember, they come
as 3.2V batteries, so you need four of them to make the 12V.

Yes, it will depend on your usage, where you sail, and your cashflow.

Cheers

Simon Rock
Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

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

Experience The Whitsundays
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Simon

Looks like the intensity of the application will make a big difference in
the cost benefit.  Since we day sail and make a short trip once in a while,
our amp hour consumption is minimal and will never approach the level used
in your calcs.

However, as costs come down, LiFe tech becomes a more interesting
alternative.  Especially if they are universally available.   Please,
provide your source for $283 cells.

Pat, 801