[C320-list] Inadequate Dedicated Starting Battery

[Bob Hoyt]

I recently installed a Duralast G27 Marine battery to serve as a dedicated
starting battery to go with my house batteries (4 six-volt golf cart
batteries in series). I installed it just forward of the starboard battery
compartment. The existing cables are listed as 4 gauge, so I thought they
were adequate.
With a fully charged new battery and either a cold or warm engine, the
motor will barely turn over. With the battery selector on all, it starts
quickly. Is the group 27 battery underpowered or do I need to change the
wire from the battery to the main switch and wire from the switch to the
starter motor to 2 gauge? Thanks

Bob Hoyt
Hull 154
1994 C320 "Ikigai"
Pensacola, Fl


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