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Robert,
I was one of the first to suggest this some time back (but not the first to
do it by far). Many panned the idea, but it has gradually gown in
popularity.
Here's why I made the suggestion; others may have different reasons:
GC batteries are available nearly everywhere. So, if one craps out you can
get another.
GC batteries are relatively inexpensive for the capacity, because they make
and use so many of them.
You can lift the damned things by yourself! 8Ds, the usual choice, weigh a
ton
GC batteries are made to give more deep discharge cycles than marine deep
cycle batteries.
Being taller, for a given footprint, you get more capacity.
Three fit nicely into most 8D battery boxes; great if you have 2 boxes
(usual), or any other even number.
BTW, you can also use them for starting batteries, contrary to popular
opinion. So, you can have one standard battery throughout the boat.
Maurice
Maurice & Louise-Ann Nunas
M/V AKAMA
Pier 2, Ponggol Marina
Singapore
-----Original Message-----
From: ] On Behalf Of Robert Bryett
Sent: November 2, 2000 5:12 PM
To: TrawlerWorld
Subject: TWL: RE: 8Ds battery versus two Golf Cart in series
>>>A couple years ago I replaced an 8D house/starting battery with a pair
of paralleled Golf Cart (GC) batteries.<<<
Since I've been a subscriber to this list, I've seen a number of references
to using golf cart batteries is boats. What exactly is the particular
advantage of doing this? Are they lighter than conventional marine
batteries, or cheaper, ore more effective in storing charge or what?
Regards, Robert Bryett
Sydney, Australia.
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