Matthew, like you I have lead cell batteries, Group 27's.....pretty much
the same usage....they are Great Northern, I think made in Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada.
The batteries are dated 04/2009, so I have had them now ten (10) sailing
seasons....and they stay on the boat here over the winter layup.
Probably time to get new ones.....and probably the only reason they have
lasted this long is because I am not depleting them significantly and
recharging.
But for the price and compatibility with my boat, I will stay with lead
acid.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - #277
Halifax, N.S.
On 2018-10-17 12:31 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List wrote:
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 <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Wednesday, October 17, 2018 9:48 AM
*To:* Francois Rivard via CnC-List <mailto:[email protected]>
*Cc:* Danny Haughey <mailto:[email protected]>
*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
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