"Jeff" wrote in message
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* KLC Lewis wrote, On 6/1/2007 11:45 AM:
"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
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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?


After batting around my options and nearly going with Rolls, I decided to
give Trojan a chance. I recently installed 4 t-105's in series/parallel
for 440 ah at 12 volts. Cost about $400, or half the price of Rolls 325
ah 12 volt. Expected service life should be in the range of 4 or 5 years.

If you had called golf cart places you might have gotten a much better
deal. Two years ago I paid $280 for 4 T105s. The last set lasted almost
7 years and probably would have gone another year or two if I hadn't
ignored them during a harsh winter. The Surrettes I had on my previous
boat lasted about 10 years (mostly with the PO), but I figured I would
probably trash them through some blunder, so it wasn't worth paying more
than double for the extra quality.

The only place I could find locally (more or less) that carried Trojan
batteries was Sportsman's Outlet down in DePere. Even there, the T-105's
were a special order. But from what I've read, Trojan prices have gone up
significantly over the past couple of years.

* KLC Lewis wrote, On 6/1/2007 12:11 PM:

The only place I could find locally (more or less) that carried Trojan
batteries was Sportsman's Outlet down in DePere. Even there, the T-105's
were a special order. But from what I've read, Trojan prices have gone up
significantly over the past couple of years.


I had to make several calls. I had the feeling I found a cart dealer
who was making his big spring order and was happy to add a few in at
modest profit. It helps to be in New England, where there are lots of
golf cart vendors rehabbing the carts every spring. Every marine
dealer was up around $100. Actually, if I was special ordering I
might consider the oversized 6V batteries (T145?) that are a few
inches taller but have more capacity.