T&T: 8D Batteries - on the plus side

[Truelove39 at aol.com]

I  can relate to those who say "I would never install 8Ds again" but they do  
lend themselves to certain requirements which other types cannot  fulfil.
 
For  instance on our boat there six 8D AGMs, racked two high, and a 4D in a 
low  locker on the port side. Access is from the side of the companionway which 
is  inboard of the locker. This location keeps them out of the engineroom and 
their  weight offsets that of the pony engine on the starboard side. The 
batteries  are simply slid into place with no top access needed. That space 
configuration  could not be utilized by batteries which need  servicing (water or 
terminals), and/or  have terminals at each end.
 
Heavy?  Sure, but that's what hired help is for. Besides, at my age I need 
all the  exercise I can get!
 
Regards,
 
John
"Seahorse"
 



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