T&T: 1) Alternatives to 8D batteries are ? 2) How are the Odyssey Batteries?

[Stephen Offutt]

Mel,
We just bought a 1987 Heritage 40 - still figuring it out.  One thing that I 
really liked about the boat when we first saw it was the House battery 
setup. The PO had moved the two 8D AGM's out of the engine room to the down 
galley.  He put them under the forward facing booth seat.  Engine starter 
4D's are still in the engine room.

You give up some storage space, but the ROV makes it a no-brainer: easy to 
access, out of the engine room heat.  It does make a longer wiring run to 
the GenSet; probably 8ft now.  But he did use heavy cable - forget what now. 
I would give up the storage under the other seat for 2 more 8D's.

Just a thought, good luck

Stephen Offutt
M/V Dutch Master
Heritage 40, #-027
stephen@ourdutchmaster
cell: 361.244.4726

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Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8:17 AM
Subject: T&T: 1) Alternatives to 8D batteries are ? 2) How are the Odyssey 
Batteries?


> We have 5 8D batteries onboard our 53 foot trawler. Two for Port. Two for
> Starboard. One for Genset.
>
> Three were replaced about 12 months ago. Two need replacing now.
>
> - They are very heavy and on the outside of our engines.
> - Very difficult to move across the motors during replacement.
> - Very difficult to access for checking and service.
>
> What are alternatives?
>
> Someone has suggested the Odyssell PC2150.
> - They are lighter weight but will take more of them for the same amp 
> hours.
> - They are "closed" so they take no water. I like that as climbing behind
> the motors for checking and/or adding water is tough.
>
> I'm open to any suggestions and would appriceate any comments before I 
> start
> writing checks.
>
> thanks for any help.
>
> Mel
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