[C320-list] batteries

[Bruce Heyman]

Jack,
These are great looking batteries.  Because they don't have to be flat it looked to me that you could tilt them up a little and cram 8D's into the battery compartment.  I had to abandon the plan when I showed Diane the price of the batteries and she insisted that I leave enough money in the bank account to pay the house mortgage.

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400

upwego <upwego at yahoo.com> wrote:

>You may also want to consider Lifeline AGM's.  Lifeline also manufactures a 6 VDC version and other sizes.  These batteries do not require servicing.  They can also be used in any orientation.  They are endorsed by the USCG.  They are pricy but, in my opinion worth it.  Jack #441 
> 
>http://www.lifelinebatteries.com/marinedeepcycle.php
> 
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> From: Jon Vez <Jonvez at comcast.net>
>To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
>Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 3:05 PM
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] batteries
>  
>
>I would strongly encourage anyone considering a battery purchase, not to mention a wealth of other information to a) take R.C.'s advice and b) check out his incredible web site which is simply a wealth of accurate and correct information. His 'how to' information is among the best out there!
>
>http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising
>
>A couple of points, not sure if the 320 has the height necessary for 6V, I recall measuring when I owned my 320, but I'm sure someone can verify. Also, someone mentioned 'low maintenance'. If referring to Gel batteries, just make sure you understand the charging regimen-it's very important to get that right with these. Adding a grp 27 starting/reserve battery is very easy on the 320.
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>Regards,
>
>Jon Vez
>Solstice C355
>
>Sent from my iPad
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>On Apr 22, 2013, at 10:03 AM, RC - Compass Marine Services <compassmarineservices at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I would strongly urge anyone using 4D's to consider converting 6V GC2's or
>> group 31 batteries. Considerably lighter to move around. You'll have more
>> Ah capacity in a similar foot print and in 6V a much more robust battery
>> for deep cycling. Most of the 4D batteries made are a "dual purpose" not a
>> true deep cycle. Another option is to make both 4D's your house bank and
>> squeeze in an aux battery such as a group 24, 27 or 31. This will give you
>> more cycle life out of your 4D's.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> - RC
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 8:34 AM, <wflowe3 at aim.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Went for the spring shakedown cruise yesterday and got a chance to try out
>>> my new jib car system in 15 to 24 kt winds. It works great.
>>> 
>>> What didn't work great were my batteries. They don't seem to charge or
>>> hold a charge enough to turn the engine over. The battery charge indicator
>>> said they both had 12 to 13 volts but I had to use both to get the engine
>>> to start. I was concerned about restarting the engine after my short (1 hr)
>>> sail so I left it running at about 1500 rpms (out of gear) for the entire
>>> sail. When I got back into the slip, I turned off the engine and neither
>>> battery had enough power to restart it. I topped off the fluid level before
>>> the sail. My boat is a 2008 and I wondering if 5 years is about the normal
>>> life span for marine batteries?
>>> 
>>> Does anyone know what the group number these huge deep cycle batteries are
>>> and how much they weigh?  Figured it would be in the owners manual but it's
>>> not.
>>> 
>>> Bill
>>> #1146
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> -RC