"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.