[Rhodes22-list] Battery for 2000 Rhodes22?

[Mitch Mitchell]

HI Bob, I have the same question about batteries. I would love to see your
boat some time. I'm in Fenwick and recently purchased a 1990 that needs a
few improvements. Mitch

On Wed, Oct 16, 2019 at 8:01 AM Bob Garrant <bgarrant at gmail.com> wrote:

> I need a recommendation for the type/size of batteries for my Rhodes 22.
> It's a 2000 that was refurbished by Stan in 2017.
> I managed to kill both batteries by poor (actually no) maintenance so I
> learned an expensive lesson.
> I have two solar panels that keep the batteries charged and I have minimal
> power requirements while sailing since I only use the motor lift, VHF
> radio, and Garmin GPS on a regular basis. I use the running lights
> infrequently.
> I would like to purchase the new batteries today, probably from AutoZone
> here on Kent Island in Maryland.
>
> I searched the site documents and this forum for 'Rhodes batteries for
> dummies' but didn't find explicit guidance on this.
> thanks very much,
> Bob Garrant
> s/v Sail la Vie 2000
>