time for new batteries

[Rick & Sue]

Hi Dane, welcome to the club. You need to explain what you need your batteries for. Obviously to start the engine but what else?

[Anonymous]

the boat is mostly stock at this moment save for the basic necessities. car stereo, chart plotter. radio. no fancy lighting yet. 50hp Honda. I’m thinking of going with 2 deep cell batteries. the Honda does not draw much on start up and matching batteries are easier for charging. not sure the size or make I should go with though?

[Anonymous]

I’m also thinking of getting a combiner to keep the batteries charged any advice?

[Alan & Belinda]

When I redo mine I think I will go with a single bank of 2 6v golf cart batteries. Really don’t need a dedicated starting bank. Carry a small booster pack just in case

[Anonymous]

interesting Cenote I have not heard of that idea yet what are the advantages?

[Alan & Belinda]

Check out macgregorsailors.com Many threads on the topic

[Anonymous]

We have a Yandina Combiner, two golf cart batteries for the house bank and a dedicated starting battery on Windspiration (also carry a jump start pack usually) and it has been great. Even with the fridge running we can go for about 3 days before the house bank gets to 50% which is the lowest you should take it.

[Anonymous]

thanks Windspiration. I’m hoping to be at the dinner on Friday so maybe I can ask you more about it then.
Dane

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