[Rhodes22-list] batteries

[Michael Meltzer]

I do have time for the long answer but get the lifeline, deep cycle AGM, you will be very happy with it, It a few dollars more but
will last longer to make up for the price and a much safer Battery.

MJM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Lou Troy" <mltroy@netreach.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] batteries


>
> Now that's a timely question. Our original battery has given up the ghost
> after 5 years of moderate neglect. We also have shore power and our
> electrical needs are pretty minimal even when we are cruising and away from
> the dock for several days.
>
> We are thinking of replacing the old battery with an AGM. Reasons: (1)
> sealed - no need to add water which was one of our failings with the old
> battery. we use the vberth for storage so getting in there is a pain in the
> neck (2) sealed - our battery is located forward of the water tank and
> while there is room for a tie down, there is not room for a battery box.
> (3) an AGM can use the same charger as our old battery whereas it's somehow
> different for the gel cells?
>
> Feel free to poke holes in the logic or suggest other reasons why it might
> be a good move.
>
> Anybody have recommendations/ experience on AGM brands? We spoke with a rep
> from "Lifeline" batteries at Annapolis. Evidently OEM equipment for some of
> the big boats and big RV coaches.
>
> Mary Lou
>
>
> At 06:22 AM 11/3/2002 -0800, you wrote:
> >Now that I have slip space it's time to put down the
> >West Marine and USBoat catalogs and actually do some
> >WORK!  If Steve can sail all year on Greers Ferry I
> >can sail all year on Pickwick, errrrr.  The original
> >electrical system plan was based on not having access
> >to AC at the dock or DC from an engine.  I have AC at
> >the dock so combined with my Guest 3-phase charger
> >"CoraShen" should always leave with a fully charged
> >bank.  Adding solar panels and/or an engine-driven
> >alternator probably isn't necessary now.
> >So here's the question:  I know that gel-celled and
> >AGM batteries are better suited for blue water
> >cruisers but at two to three times the cost are they
> >really necessary on a R-22?  I can buy deep-cycle lead
> >acid marine batteries at Sam's (group27, 180 amp) for
> >$50 each.  Ideas?
> >
> >Brad (you can call me "The Dude") Haslett
> >
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