FWIW, after debating the AGM vs. lead acid battery issue, I opted for the old fashioned lead acid. I have two deep cycle batteries for the house, and one starting battery for the engine. I’m not set up for cruising (much), so I don’t run a lot of electronics. I do have an icebox refrigerator that runs constantly, but I’m plugged in at the dock most of the time. As a result, my batteries are almost always fully charged. Away from the dock, my instruments do not draw much, and I replaced most of the lights with LEDs, so power consumption is relatively low even at night. In my situation, the lead acid batteries serve me well and are considerably less expensive.
I understand there are only two lead acid battery manufacturers in the States, so the brand probably does not matter much. I believe mine are Deka. From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:48 AM To: Francois Rivard via CnC-List Cc: Danny Haughey Subject: Re: Stus-List Lithium Batteries LiFe vs Lipo After reading all of this, for my use, the less expensive lead acid batteries seems the right choice and then use the savings for a good solar install (this is really an after the fact justification because I already bought the solar system!). We are weekenders with a week out 2 or 3 times per season. I was wondering what I would do for batteries next time around and this discussion has really helped. My boat has room for 3-group 27 house batteries under the V-Berth and a starting battery under the cockpit. Currently the house batteries are "dual purpose" (whatever that means) 85ah each. I'll go to some good deep cycle batteries next. I think I can get some more amp hours and keep them topped up with a 400watt solar array. My goal is to be able to run the refrigerator and autopilot I'm about to install. I'll keep watching this thread but, if anyone has some advice on a good lead acid deep cycle choice, I'd love to hear it! Danny Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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