I have 6 group 27s only because I was to lazy to pull the floor boards and
measure. I could've had group 31s.


On Tue, May 23, 2023, 09:17 Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
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> I quit buying 8D batteries years ago and replaced with type 31.
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> *From:* Joe Della Barba via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:25:35 AM
> *To:* 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Cc:* j...@dellabarba.com <j...@dellabarba.com>
> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: New Batteries Last Time I Buy Lead
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> True, but they are longer end-to-end and do not fit where the 4D goes. I
> have glassed in supports sized to the 4D.  I would definitely have done
> that and saved my back if they fit.
>
> Also three group 24s fit into an 8D box if you have one.
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>
> Joe
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> Coquina
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> *From:* Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 23, 2023 10:05 AM
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> *Cc:* j...@dellabarba.com; Korbey Hunt <kampf2...@hotmail.com>
> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: New Batteries Last Time I Buy Lead
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> 2 type 31 AGM batts will give you 200 amps and are far easier to move than
> the 4D
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> *From:* Joe Della Barba via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:54:07 AM
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> *Cc:* j...@dellabarba.com <j...@dellabarba.com>
> *Subject:* Stus-List New Batteries Last Time I Buy Lead
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>
> I have been trying to put off buying new batteries until I can rewire for
> Lithium, but that was not to be. My last sail saw the house battery drop to
> about 12.4 volts an hour off shore power and the engine battery struggles
> with a cold engine.
>
> To my surprise, the local West Marine in Annapolis started carrying
> Odyssey batteries. I got a 4D Odyssey that uses their pure lead thin plate
> technology. This is basically an AGM, but is supposed to have a longer
> lifespan and charge faster than the conventional version. The West Marine
> branded batteries are really East-Penn Deka batteries. The Deka AGMs are
> only “OK”, not great. I was really happy to see WM branching out a bit. For
> the start battery I decided to risk a battery made out of Chinenesium, if
> it dies I am not out a lot of money nor is it hard to change out.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6Z3VZ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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> There are a lot of U1 size AGMs on Amazon, most of them seem to be around
> 150-170 CCA. This one is 320 CCA, which is plenty for me, the A4 starter
> draws about 130 amps.
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>
> I am 100% sure the next house battery I buy will be lithium, getting a 120
> pound battery into it’s spot was a huge PITA. Right now the tech is just
> not there on the cheap end. The “drop in” batteries really are no such
> thing. They might not blow up or catch on fire, but they may have a vey
> short lifespan depending on exactly what they get dropped in to. Even worse
> is when on a dark and stormy night the BMS decides to cut off all your
> power for some random reason.
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> Joe Della Barba
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> Coquina C&C 35 MK I
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> Kent Island MD USA
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