[C320-list] Batteries

[Joe Luciano]

Personally, I was never interested in spending the considerable extra money on AGM’s.  I upgraded the standard alternator on my Yanmar to a Balmar with a 3 stage voltage regulator and Link 10 system a decade ago and got nearly a dozen years out of my 4D lead acid batteries.  Just replaced them and expect a repeat experience.  I agree that upgrading the batteries without doing the alternator/ regulator / monitor upgrades would be a waste of money.

Joe

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> On Jul 11, 2018, at 8:12 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Scott
> 
> I’ve been researching my dream set up for about a year.   The decisions you
> are trying to make are highly dependent on how you intend to use your boat.
>  AGMs may or may not be a good investment for you, and I'm pretty
> confident that if you like to anchor out a lot and do upgrade to AGMs and
> don't upgrade the alternator you could  slowly destroy a very expensive
> investment.   If you are interested in learning more, I suggest you go to
> this link https://marinehowto.com and read all the articles on batteries,
> alternators, chargers and monitors.  RC covers these topics really well.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Troy
> 
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514
> SV Wonky Dog