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From: Tom (no email)
Date: Tue Sep 06 2005 - 14:39:04 EDT
At 09:41 AM 9/6/2005, Roger Rippy wrote:
>I have been considering how to improve the house bank on our rather small
>liveaboard cruiser; i.e. space is critical. I initially made space for
>another pair of T105s in the space where the water heater was. We have
>cruised a couple of years now without the water heater, but as of now that
>has changed. The water heater is back.
>
>I am now considering replacing another pair of T105s with a pair of L16s;
>the L16s are approximately the same footprint although they are taller by
>about 6 inches. They also weight twice as much and cost three times as
>much as the T105s. Their longevity is reportedlly quite a bit longer than
>the T105s if properly maintained and their 20 hr amp rating is twice the T105.
>
>Has anyone had any experience with the L16s? If so, what is your opinion
>of the battery in light of the space and financial considerations. Did
>they live up to the Trojan marketing pitch? Any ideas would be welcomed
>with the exception of getting a larger boat. Ha!
>
>Cheers.........
Excellent batteries and I would not hesitate to use them again.
Tom
Tom & Jackie O'Meara
ex-Seaskate, Searunner 40 Tri
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