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Old 05-10-2018, 08:31 AM   #27
Vadim
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City: Rockville, MD.
Vessel Name: Libra
Vessel Model: Island Gypsy 36 Trawler
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Originally Posted by Marlinmike View Post
For wiring it all depends on the environment, my boat's wiring is 30 years old and fine, but certainly you need fresh batteries and today's battery charger technology is FAR better then that of 30 years ago that would cook your batteries if left unattended. All the best!
Thank you.

OMG BruceK I just check what is 8D batteries look like - it is a suit case and a half.
2250 cold cranking amps??? Why?? Could some one explain??
https://bdbatteries.com/products/nor...8aAulGEALw_wcB
And this is the one I bought yesterday
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...4m/sli24agmdpm

I am just learning from experienced trawler owners.
I will post some pictures after this weekend.
Thank you all again.
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