[C320-list] Deka Batteries

[DAVE Swanson]

this spring, I just replaced my 2x4D bank with 4 Trojan T105 GC batteries (20 hour capacity rating is 450Ah compared to 360Ah with original OEM 2x4D) and replaced my charger.  Very happy with it.  The CG batteries are a true deep cycle battery.  Just like Greg, next up is to install about 150 watts of solar to have some energy independence to run the refrigerator while boating in the islands!  I am comparing the thin Chinese made solar panels with the more expensive Soliban panels to determine which way to go.  Either way, I intend to mount the thin solar panels on top of my bimini and perhaps my dodger.   

Photos of my battery installation/upgrade are on our C320IA website.

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA 


> On Sep 8, 2015, at 6:36 PM, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca> wrote:
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> Yes to AGMs. I just redid my house battery-2 X 4Ds = 440 amp hours. Also added "Smart Gauge" monitor (excellent) and I have 140W solar ("Gopower"). Genuine freedom.
> 
> Greg
> Hoop Dancer # 1076
> Sidney, BC
> 
>> On Sep 8, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Jerry Taylor <jerry at jerrytaylorhomes.com> wrote:
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>> Deka is made by Eastern Manufacturing which makes 90% of US batteries under various brand names.  They are great...spend the $$ and get AGM's...you will be very pleased in the long run.
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>> Jerry Taylor
>> #1128
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>> -----Original Message----- From: Joseph R Aberdale
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:43 PM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Deka Batteries
>> 
>> I need to replace the batteries on my 2002 C320. Does anybody have positive or negative experiences with Deka  4D batteries?
>> 
>> Joe Aberdale
>> #908
>> Morning Star
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