[C320-list] New House Batteries

[jbrown5093 at yahoo.com]

Just replaced my second set of flooded 4Ds after 6 years. Interestingly it was battery 2 after 6 years on both sets that went first. I was happy with the flooded cells but the local boat yard (getting to old to muscle this set out) said that flooded cells are no longer considered acceptable by ABYC standards if they are housed in the salon or berths without separate ventilation-probably because of potential problems like Greg's. if true that might be a consideration if you need a survey for insurance or sale purposes in the next few years.

On their recommendation I went to AGM Lifeline batteries. I had the Charles charger that did not support AGMs. Called Charles and they will convert the charger to AGM compatable for $75.  Great people to work with-much like Garhauer. 

Jim Brown 
Desafinado 973



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> On Nov 29, 2016, at 5:42 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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>  John,
> Do you have any pics on where you mounted your solar equip?  That may be our next large purchase.
> Thanks,
> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185
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>      From: John Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 8:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] New House Batteries
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> Conventional wisdom of this group has been recommending the deep cycle Interstate battery. I purchased 2 several years ago and they R performing well.  My boat has a 55amp alternator and rather than upgrade it I installed a 185W solar panel. I highly recommend this upgrade haven't plugged into shore pwr in 2 seasons.
> JohnM 1999#574
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>> On Nov 28, 2016, at 8:32 PM, Dean Agee <dagee at iserv.net> wrote:
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>> Our recently purchased 2002 - 320 came with 4 ½ year old batteries which I
>> discovered to be 4D PowerSource Industrial/Tractor Batteries.
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>> 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.  
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>> 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.
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>> 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?
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>> Thanks!  
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>> Dean Agee
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>> AhSeaHola #912
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