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On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:57:04 -0700 (PDT), Tim
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anyhow, the Deep Cycle battery I had in my Pontiac had no problem
cranking over the 455 c.i.d. regardless of weather.


That is what touches on the difference. "starting batteries" usually
have better cold weather performance but they like to be charged
between starts.
Deep cycle batteries are probably better suited to the abuse the
average boater puts a battery through.

There are deep cycles, deep cycle starting batteries, and starting
batteries. The true deep cycle may not run a starter as they can not
provide the large instant amperage. Plates are thick and not as much
surface area. Deep cycle / starting are not as good deep cycle but have
more surface area and provide good instant current flow. Starting, have
lots of surface area, lots of instant current flow and thin plates. Deep
cycle them and the thin plates can warp and short out. But will turn over
high current starters. The thicker plates for less warpage and more empty
space under them, so sluffing off off of oxides due to lots of chargings do
not short out the plates. Most marine batteries in the local parts stores
are strating/deep cycle types.

On Apr 26, 3:33*pm, "Don White" wrote:

If the former, I'd be concerned...they aren't designed for the large outpit

Since you love to correct other's typos, what's an "outpit"?

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On Apr 26, 3:33 pm, "Don White" wrote:

If the former, I'd be concerned...they aren't designed for the large outpit

Since you love to correct other's typos, what's an "outpit"?

Would that be Donny's outdoor facility without the house?

On Apr 27, 10:21*am, jim78565 wrote:
wrote:
On Apr 26, 3:33 pm, "Don White" wrote:

If the former, I'd be concerned...they aren't designed for the large outpit

Since you love to correct other's typos, what's an "outpit"?

Would that be Donny's outdoor facility without the house?

Yep, just a hole in the back yard!

On Apr 26, 3:00*pm, david wrote:
Hi. We just bought a new Bayliner 175 and put her in the water for the
first time the other day. The battery was dead (and bad, it turns
out), although I had started the boat the night before our trip. No
matter. We pulled the boat out and had Advance Auto Parts install a
new battery. Worked fine and we had a good day, except I noticed later
that the battery is a marine *deep cycle* rather than a standard
marine battery. I've heard deep cycles aren't really intended for
engine starting; what do you all think? Should I get a marine starting
battery or just live with what I have. Thanks.

-- david

The Deep Cycle have more Reserve. If you out using Radios, lights,
etc. It's all I use in my Boat. I am installing a second Battery this
year.It's be a Standard Car Battery.Run out to the fishing spot on
both, then shut down to the Deep Cycle while trolling. It still
charges both.If the deep gets low, switch to the other to get home.

On Apr 27, 1:21*am, wrote:
On Apr 26, 3:00*pm, david wrote:

Hi. We just bought a new Bayliner 175 and put her in the water for the
first time the other day. The battery was dead (and bad, it turns
out), although I had started the boat the night before our trip. No
matter. We pulled the boat out and had Advance Auto Parts install a
new battery. Worked fine and we had a good day, except I noticed later
that the battery is a marine *deep cycle* rather than a standard
marine battery. I've heard deep cycles aren't really intended for
engine starting; what do you all think? Should I get a marine starting
battery or just live with what I have. Thanks.

-- david

The Deep Cycle have more Reserve. If you out using Radios, lights,
etc. It's all I use in my Boat. I am installing a second Battery this
year.It's be a Standard Car Battery.Run out to the fishing spot on
both, then shut down to the Deep Cycle while trolling. It still
charges both.If the deep gets low, switch to the other to get home.

Don should be here at any moment to correct your typos and bad
grammar. That and his lies and insults are all he has.

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:35 -0700 (PDT), david
wrote:

Hi. We just bought a new Bayliner 175 and put her in the water for the
first time the other day. The battery was dead (and bad, it turns
out), although I had started the boat the night before our trip. No
matter. We pulled the boat out and had Advance Auto Parts install a
new battery. Worked fine and we had a good day, except I noticed later
that the battery is a marine *deep cycle* rather than a standard
marine battery. I've heard deep cycles aren't really intended for
engine starting; what do you all think? Should I get a marine starting
battery or just live with what I have. Thanks.

-- david

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:35 -0700 (PDT), david
wrote:

Hi. We just bought a new Bayliner 175 and put her in the water for the
first time the other day. The battery was dead (and bad, it turns
out), although I had started the boat the night before our trip. No
matter. We pulled the boat out and had Advance Auto Parts install a
new battery. Worked fine and we had a good day, except I noticed later
that the battery is a marine *deep cycle* rather than a standard
marine battery. I've heard deep cycles aren't really intended for
engine starting; what do you all think? Should I get a marine starting
battery or just live with what I have. Thanks.

Stick with what you have: if it ain't broke don't fix it.

A deep cycle battery has fewer and thicker plates compared to a
starting battery. The smaller surface area of the plates means you
will get a smaller maximum current. Enough is enough, however.
Remember, you won't have to contend with cranking at sub zero
temperatures when the battery capacity is cut in half and the oil is
really stiff. A deep cycle battery will have to be larger to provide
the same cranking current as one designed for high peak current.

Casady