[Rhodes22-list] Battteries

[Bill Effros]

Mike,

I guess you missed the generator discussion of a few years ago.

Bill Effros

Michael Weisner wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I am no longer interested in batteries, solar panels or even recharging
> using the outboard.  In order to increase the output of my lighting to rival
> that of a cruise ship and my stereo so that you can hear my choice of music
> in CT as I leave my dock on LI, I am going to place a generator on my R22.
> My first choice was an environmentally friendly unit (pedal-power.jpg) but I
> fear that I will not be able to pedal while tacking. So, I chose a small
> (200kw), trailerable unit, in keeping with the R22 as a trailerable craft
> (200kw_generator_1.gif).  When I found out that tandem trailering is not
> permitted, I moved to an onboard unit that will occupy much of the V berth
> space (Generator.jpg) but, of course, I am concerned with adequate
> ventilation.  Finally, I broke down and am currently trying to plan for the
> installation of a full steam powered generator system possibly with the
> nuclear fuel option (BigGenerator.jpg), once I can find a bit more room.
>  
> Mike
> s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
>      Nissequogue, NY
>  
>
> From: Bill Effros Thursday, April 12, 2007 12:36 PM
>
> Bob,
>
> Stay away from this complexity.  It's simply not needed in our boats.  
> Nobody runs out of power on our boats.  The golf cart batteries don't fit
> anywhere.
>
> If you are worried about this, get an outboard with electric
> start/generator.  If your battery runs out, you pull the starter cord, start
> your motor, and it will provide you with enough electricity to power your
> running lights.  That's all you need.  If it's daytime, you don't need any
> power at all.
>
> When a golf cart battery is dead a golf cart can't move.  Not so a sailboat.
>
> Your car doesn't have 2 golf cart batteries wired in series.  Why not?
>
> The biggest draw most of us put on our batteries is the stereo system.
>
> I'm done.
>
> Bill Effros
>
> Bob Fletcher wrote:
>   
>> In his book "Sailboat Electonics Simplified" Don Casey has an 
>> extensive discussin of battery types and configurations.  He seems to 
>> endorse the option of two 6 volt golf cart batteries wired in series.  
>> Apparently they are rugged and much more affordable than "dedicated"
>>     
> marine batteries.
>   
>> Bob Fletcher
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Lock" <jlock at relevantarts.com>
>> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:32 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Battteries
>>
>>
>>   
>>     
>>> At 11:57 AM 4/11/2007 -0400, CORLEYMICHAELSIX at aol.com wrote:
>>>     
>>>       
>>>> Got to buy new battery(s) for my 99 Rhodes.  It is set up for and 
>>>> had  2 batteries before I put it in storage.  Intending to buy deep 
>>>> cycle wet  cells, debating weather to buy one Group 27 or 2 Group 
>>>> 24s or 2 Group
>>>> 27s.   Have solar
>>>> panels, VHF, digital depth gauge and knot meter, pull  start outboard. 
>>>> Need
>>>> advice.
>>>>       
>>>>         
>>> Strangely enough, I was just reading an article about batteries the 
>>> other day!  This article was written from an RV perspective, but I'm 
>>> guessing our boat usage is pretty similar.  One very intriguing 
>>> alternative was using 2, 6-volt golf cart batteries in series to 
>>> produce 12 volts.  Apparently golf cart batteries offer some of the 
>>> highest amp-hour ratings available.
>>>
>>> See article at
>>> http://www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm   Scroll down to
>>> "Selecting batteries".
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>>>
>>> John Lock
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
>>> Lake Sinclair, GA
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>
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