Nothing but the best, or at least the most expensive for my boat. :-) Joel Aronson
On Apr 24, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Tim Goodyear <timg...@gmail.com> wrote: The Bermuda race is Cat 1 - sealed batteries for you, Joel...! Tim Mojito On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Ken Heaton <kenhea...@gmail.com> wrote: > ISAF requires sealed batteries for Category 0, 1, 2 & 3. Category 4, 5 & > 6 do not have this requirement. No 3.28.4 > > So it depends on what sort of offshore racing you are doing. > > 3.28.4 Battery Systems > a) When an electric starter is the only method for starting the engine, > the yacht > shall have a separate battery, the primary purpose of which is to start > the engine > MoMu0,1,2,3 > b) All rechargeable batteries on board shall be of the sealed type from > which liquid > electrolyte cannot escape. Other types of battery installed on board at > 1/12 may > continue in use for the remainder of their service lives. > MoMu0,1,2,3 > > http://www.sailing.org/documents/offshorespecialregs/index.php > > > http://www.sailing.ca/racing/offshore_racing_and_regulations/special_regulations/ > > Ken H. > > > > > On 24 April 2013 14:54, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> All, >> >> I hate to bring up this topic, as it is almost as bad as asking about >> anchors. I currently have 2 Group 31 batteries. I want to have a 3rd >> separate starting battery. My choices have been narrowed to: >> >> (a) 2 T105 6 volt golf cart batteries for the house bank and use one of >> the existing batteries for starting or (b) buy 1 starting battery. The >> first gets me more power, the second saves maybe $100. >> >> I have an 80 amp alternator with internal regulator. >> >> BTW, ISAF now requires sealed batteries for offshore - just to complicate >> my life! >> >> Recommendations? >> >> Joel >> 35/3 >> Annapolis >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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