I have a 2004 Mainship trawler with twin Yanmar Diesels. We have owned the boat for about 18 months. Last time we went to take the boat out in early December one bank would not turn over its engine. I was able to use the parallel switch and fire it up. I have original style 4-6v batteries for all 12 volt systems. I have a dedicated single 12 volt battery for the generator.
I want to replace all 4 6 volt batteries and am looking for some guidance. I have all the original documents that came with the boat and they say nothing about the size/type/capacity of the 6 volt batteries. The batteries that are there are "ELECTRO" distributed by E.B.S. Inc, and have D13 sticker on the side. Aside from that, I see no information on any specs. An internet search does not produce any info on either Electro or EBS.
I am fine with keeping the original setup of the 4 -6 volt battery set up. We have not and will probably not anchor out overnight. Our overnights have been at marinas with shore power hook-up.
I need advice on what type battery I need to get and where are the best places to buy them. I have done some searching and there seems to be a lot of various discussions on batteries and comments about 6volt vs. 12 volt and dedicated starting batteries and separate house batteries. I am fine with keeping it the way the manufacturer designed it. Just want to know what replacements I need to get and best place to get them. I have seen comments about batteries from Costco and Sam's and have easy access to both if that is the way to go. Thanks in advance, Joe
I want to replace all 4 6 volt batteries and am looking for some guidance. I have all the original documents that came with the boat and they say nothing about the size/type/capacity of the 6 volt batteries. The batteries that are there are "ELECTRO" distributed by E.B.S. Inc, and have D13 sticker on the side. Aside from that, I see no information on any specs. An internet search does not produce any info on either Electro or EBS.
I am fine with keeping the original setup of the 4 -6 volt battery set up. We have not and will probably not anchor out overnight. Our overnights have been at marinas with shore power hook-up.
I need advice on what type battery I need to get and where are the best places to buy them. I have done some searching and there seems to be a lot of various discussions on batteries and comments about 6volt vs. 12 volt and dedicated starting batteries and separate house batteries. I am fine with keeping it the way the manufacturer designed it. Just want to know what replacements I need to get and best place to get them. I have seen comments about batteries from Costco and Sam's and have easy access to both if that is the way to go. Thanks in advance, Joe