[C320-list] totally shot D-4 Batteries

[KEN GEIGER]

 Hi Joe, have those Lifelines lasted from 2009 to Now?  
    On Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 12:27:28 p.m. EDT, Joe Grande via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
 
 I made the transition to 4D AGMs back in 2009. I chose the Lifeline brand and have been pleased with them overall. Two other elements of the system are a 40 amp ProNautic 12-40P charger and a Balmar 100 amp alternator with smart regulator on Whisper's 3GM30FC engine.
Good luck!
Joe Grande
Whisper  #772
Seattle

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] totally shot D-4 Batteries

Hi Louis,
Its a really good question, and there have been some other chats on this
topic.  But as you mention, technologies are changing all the time.  I am
also nearing end of life for the flooded 4D batteries on Destiny.  I will
most likely switch to AGM 4D batteries.  The choice really depends on your
needs, but for me this seems to be the best performance to price option.
AGM batteries have a larger usable storage, and the batteries have better
life expectancy than flooded batteries, and they are commonly available.
West Marine has Group 4D Dual-Purpose AGM Battery, 198 Amp Hours
<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westmarine.com%2Fwest-marine-group-4d-dual-purpose-agm-battery-198-amp-hours-15020266.html&data=05%7C01%7C%7C100674cb187e4f351c7e08db8616b2cd%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638251204267201320%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b%2FCvdMDQzamhEBCzla3NpbtB6NU36CAEPntxfRCFGYM%3D&reserved=0<https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-group-4d-dual-purpose-agm-battery-198-amp-hours-15020266.html>>
for
$869.  If you can wait there will likely go on sale.
Rich Allen, Destiny, 1995 #265

On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 11:19 AM Louis Spitz via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Looking for thoughts on replacing vs. changing systems on my 1995  #195.
> There are so many new battery technologies that I’m ovewhelmed.  I’d like
> to hear experiences from folks who went down these paths.
> Thanks.
> Louis Spitz
> ‘Merry Chase’
> 1995  #195.