Charlie Morgan wrote:
On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:11:25 GMT, "NE Sailboat"
wrote:

I need to purchase two new batteries. Part # DC 24

That is Deep Cycle .. and 24 refers to size.

I know, West Marine sells batteries. I just figured maybe someplace else
has a better product.

How about Sears? Or XXXX?

Any recommendations?


WalMart sells the "Everstart" line. There is nothing wrong wioth
them,and the price and warrantee are very hard to beat. Wet Cell Lead
Acid battery quality is almost entirely related to weight, with the
warrantee terms being second. There are very few battery manufacturers
and many battery brands. See if you can figure out what that means.

If you want "deep cycle", do not buy anything labled as "dual purpose
deep cycle". Not the same thing. A dual pupose battery will be fine
for a starting battery, but not for a truly "deep cycle" function,
such as a house battery.

If you can fit size 27 batteries, you'll get a lot more amp hours for
slightly more money.

CWM

FYI Walmart batteries are made by exide
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