Maine sailor has his opinions and a great write up here: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/deep_cycle_battery
There is a pretty solid concensus that better batteries weigh more. If you are looking to source from a conventional store then find the heaviest battery at the best price. AGMs are better for charge rate and lack of spilling but they have limited maintenance options. You can't equilize or water. I chose Trojan T -105REs. 6v golf cart batteries made to be resilient to the effects of renewable energy charging practices. They also have a watering kit which makes watering super easy. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jul 9, 2017 12:29 PM, "tim via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi, > > > > Its time for battery replacement. I am presently using Interstate #31 > Deep cell (2 house, 1 for start). Looking to go AGM route and seeking > advice for which manufacturer/brand seems to be most reliable and longevity > for the money. Leaning toward Lifeline after some research. Very open to > other recommendations based on experience. I use a couple solar cells for > trickle charging as on a mooring. > > > > Thanks for your advice. > > > > Tim > > 29’ Mk1 > > Malletts Bay, VT > > SV Sly Fox > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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