cardude01
Guru
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2012
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- 5,290
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Bijou
- Vessel Make
- 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
I didn’t have time to check my batteries before I left Florida, so Larry on Hobo introduced me to the marine electrician he trusts and uses. He checked out the Lifeline house bank and they all tested fine. However, he said the start battery failed the test. I’ve never really thought much about the start battery— it usually works fine. But lately I have had to “jump” it a couple of times using the house bank switch on my ignition panel, so I guess it makes sense it’s gone bad.
I know I want another AGM battery. The current start battery is something I bought at West Marine when on a trip a few years ago, and I don’t know the specs on it other than it being an AGM. What kind of start battery size do I need as far as CCA and whatnot? I want to keep it an AGM because the batteries are not easily accessible. My current house bank are Lifeline GPL-31XT, so I guess I need to keep the same basic size as those so it fits in the battery box.
I have a 110 HP Yanmar 4JH4-HTE main and a 3 cylinder yanmar-based generator.
I know I want another AGM battery. The current start battery is something I bought at West Marine when on a trip a few years ago, and I don’t know the specs on it other than it being an AGM. What kind of start battery size do I need as far as CCA and whatnot? I want to keep it an AGM because the batteries are not easily accessible. My current house bank are Lifeline GPL-31XT, so I guess I need to keep the same basic size as those so it fits in the battery box.
I have a 110 HP Yanmar 4JH4-HTE main and a 3 cylinder yanmar-based generator.