Larry,

How would you count a charge / discharge cycle according to this article?
When I use my two paralleled AGM's to start my little 15 hp diesel, is that
a cycle? I don't see how it could be since I sail nearly every day during
the summer and my batteries ought to be nearly dead now. If the battery is
good for 200 cycles and my draw down is only 10% (In reality, it's probably
less than that since my engine lights of almost as quickly as a good car
engine) can I expect to get closer to 2000 charging cycles?

I feel even better about leaving my batteries in the boat now. Thanks for
the article.

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Roger Long