JESSEDIVER49
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- Joined
- May 2, 2013
- Messages
- 187
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Good Vibrations
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks Classic 42
I have an '84, 42ft GB trawler, with Ford Lehmans and it has 3-Deka 908D (lead acid, 1700 amp) batteries for starting and 2 of the same for the inverter system. Each battery weighs 130 lbs.
For my first time owning the boat (5 yrs), I need to replace the batteries. I am leaning toward placing in kind with the Deka 908Ds rather than making a switch to AGMs but want to hear back from the more seasoned owners if I'm making the right decision.
Also, I'm a do-it-yourself owner for most maintenance but I see these 130 lb lifts may make doing at a boat yard more sense. Any comments on that appreciated.
For my first time owning the boat (5 yrs), I need to replace the batteries. I am leaning toward placing in kind with the Deka 908Ds rather than making a switch to AGMs but want to hear back from the more seasoned owners if I'm making the right decision.
Also, I'm a do-it-yourself owner for most maintenance but I see these 130 lb lifts may make doing at a boat yard more sense. Any comments on that appreciated.