[C320-list] New House Batteries

[Dean Agee]

Our recently purchased 2002 - 320 came with 4 ½ year old batteries which I
discovered to be 4D PowerSource Industrial/Tractor Batteries.

 

A recent overnight trip convinced me that they are heading towards the end
of their life.  Identical replacement batteries are $164 each.  The Marine
equivalents run around $600-$700.  

 

Does anyone have thoughts on battery replacement?  I don’t mind spending the
extra money – but would like to know what I’m getting for the money.

 

Also, in another post, the owner of an early series boat – in the #160s –
said that the Catalina supplied alternator was “undersized”.  Does anyone
know if Catalina upgrade the alternator in later boats?


Thanks!  

 

 

Dean Agee

 

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