aguyindallas wrote:
Well, I believe the time has come for some new batteries.
Looking for some advice!
Looking for some advice!
And you will get it.
| www.iFourWinns.com https://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/ |
|
| Time for new batteries https://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7486 |
Page 1 of 2 |
| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Time for new batteries |
Well, I believe the time has come for some new batteries. Yesterday, we were out for a few hours and didnt have the genny running. When it came to start to head back...super slow cranking and then clicks...both engines. Had to put the battery switches in parallel to start, which worked fine. We ran the genny on the way back to the marina and also of course plugged in the shore power when we got back. I spoke with the previous owner and he believes the batteries to be 4, maybe 5 years old. so its time. For the starting batteries on the Vista (should have looked yesterday) are they group 27 or 31? Also, should I buy dual purpose batteries or regular? Obviously, not a deep cycle for the engines, but would be for the house battery, right? Looking for some advice! |
|
| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
aguyindallas wrote: Well, I believe the time has come for some new batteries. Looking for some advice! And you will get it.
|
|
| Author: | cougarcruiser [ Mon May 16, 2011 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
The 318 comes with 1 starting battery for each motor... Group 27 dual-purpose. It had 1 house battery which was the same as the starters... I pulled it out and replaced with 2, WalMart deep cycles. I think they are Group 29s. I get plenty of battery time without the genny. Just make sure all the batteries are the same 'type' - AGM, Lead Acid, etc... unless you have multiple chargers. Otherwise, your banks are flexible. |
|
| Author: | Paul I. [ Mon May 16, 2011 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
You might want to go with a combiner. It will charge both battiers at the same time, no matter which battery the switch is on. Of course, with the engine running. |
|
| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
I think I have answered my own question(along with some insight from TxVista and CougarCruiser). I can get Interstate Dual Purpose Group 27's for 90.00 through my dealership. I just need to triple check that they are Group 27's and make a decision. |
|
| Author: | cougarcruiser [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
For starting batteries - those are great one's... I wouldn't use them as a house battery - the one I did have didn't hold up well at all. |
|
| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
Yeah I agree and don't plan on using it as a house battery. I need to research the Interstate offerings for my house battery...although it currently performs well. |
|
| Author: | wkearney99 [ Mon May 16, 2011 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
I went with Optima AGM batteries. Amazon ships them free (which is a pretty good deal considering how much they weigh). |
|
| Author: | billcruise [ Mon May 16, 2011 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
wkearney99 wrote: I went with Optima AGM batteries. Amazon ships them free (which is a pretty good deal considering how much they weigh). I second the Optima's. I'm on my 8th season with no problems at all. Amazing! |
|
| Author: | Paul I. [ Mon May 16, 2011 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
I would at lest look into the Sears Platinum, which is made by Odessy. A AGM battery built to mil specs. |
|
| Author: | 07H200SS [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
Considering you have an account with Interstate as I do I would stick with those. Can't beat there warranty and if your rep is like mine even when warranty is questionable they take care of you. |
|
| Author: | beyond the blue [ Tue May 17, 2011 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
Sorry to drift the thread a little, but could someone please take the trouble to explain what is meant by " group 27 or 29 " when referring to batteries. I have been reading post's on this topic for a few years and it means nothing to me. We mustn't use the terminology over here, or at least I've never heard of it. 
|
|
| Author: | wkearney99 [ Tue May 17, 2011 7:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
Different batteries are available in different sizes and features. Those group numbers, for the most part, indicate that. |
|
| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue May 17, 2011 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
Beyond the Blue. Maybe this battery chart will help explain more appropriatly. http://www.submarineboat.com/bci_batter ... _chart.htm |
|
| Author: | aguyindallas [ Tue May 17, 2011 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Time for new batteries |
Came down to the boat this morning. It turns out that there are Everstart Maxx batteries in it....group 29's. |
|
| Page 1 of 2 | All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|