Bustlebomb
Senior Member
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2014
- Messages
- 147
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Snooker (for now.....)
- Vessel Make
- 1981 34 Californian LRC
Hi all,
My batteries have recently passed on from this world (7+ years old and there have been times where I have not been kind to them) and I'm looking at replacement. Currently, I have two banks (port and starboard, located on the outboard side of each engine), each consisting of 2 8D batteries. These have functioned as both my house banks and have been used to start the engine as well.
After nearly killing myself removing the 8Ds, I've decided to change the battery setup and go with something easier to move and with more capacity. I'm staying with FLA batteries and am looking at Trojan T-105s, 4 per bank.
Can the T-105s work as a starting batteries or would they be damaged by the large draw upon starting. Would I be better running some group 31s? My boat is powered by twin Caterpillar 3208NA engines.
Another sticky part, since the battery banks are on opposite sides of the hull, I'd like to keep them even from a weight standpoint so the boat keeps on an even keel.
Thanks for any input,
Matt
My batteries have recently passed on from this world (7+ years old and there have been times where I have not been kind to them) and I'm looking at replacement. Currently, I have two banks (port and starboard, located on the outboard side of each engine), each consisting of 2 8D batteries. These have functioned as both my house banks and have been used to start the engine as well.
After nearly killing myself removing the 8Ds, I've decided to change the battery setup and go with something easier to move and with more capacity. I'm staying with FLA batteries and am looking at Trojan T-105s, 4 per bank.
Can the T-105s work as a starting batteries or would they be damaged by the large draw upon starting. Would I be better running some group 31s? My boat is powered by twin Caterpillar 3208NA engines.
Another sticky part, since the battery banks are on opposite sides of the hull, I'd like to keep them even from a weight standpoint so the boat keeps on an even keel.
Thanks for any input,
Matt