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RG February 26th 04 04:45 PM

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:51:04 -0700, "RG" wrote:


~~ snippity do da ~~

BTW, Lifeline AGMs are standard equipment on many U.S. Navy crafts, fine
yachts built by Pacific Seacraft, Island Packet, and Hinckley Company to
mention three, and quality coaches built by such companies as Vision

Coach,
Royal Coach and Vantare Coach.


Ok, you and the Lifeline site convinced me. I need new batteries,
I'll give them a try.


If you're half as satisfied as I've been with their performance, you'll feel
great about the purchase. I've had friends by them on my recommendation,
and they've been equally pleased. Happy boating.







RG February 26th 04 04:50 PM

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*ERRATA*

5. Efficiency. Due to their relatively high internal resistance,


Should read: Due to their relatively low internal resistance.



Short Wave Sportfishing February 26th 04 05:16 PM

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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:00:27 GMT, wrote:

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:43:32 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:51:04 -0700, "RG" wrote:


~~ snippity do da ~~

BTW, Lifeline AGMs are standard equipment on many U.S. Navy crafts, fine
yachts built by Pacific Seacraft, Island Packet, and Hinckley Company to
mention three, and quality coaches built by such companies as Vision Coach,
Royal Coach and Vantare Coach.


Ok, you and the Lifeline site convinced me. I need new batteries,
I'll give them a try.


The Connecticut distributor is Midstate Battery in Bloomfield.

http://www.midstatebattery.com

Know them well in fact. Thanks.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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Basic Fishing Program:

10 - Fish
20 - Eat
30 - Sleep
40 - Goto 10

Capt Frank Hopkins February 27th 04 02:53 AM

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Well Tom,
As long as its a fantasy game;
Had you purchased a Kohler, or other marine generator, the point would be
moot. G


--
Capt. Frank

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 07:01:44 -0700, "RG" wrote:


I dont' think AGM is a great technology for high use batteries.

AGM's are exactly what you want for batteries with frequent and deep

charge
cycles. You simply bought the wrong ones.


Ok, let's play a game.

Which ones should I have purchased?

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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Basic Fishing Program:

10 - Fish
20 - Eat
30 - Sleep
40 - Goto 10





RG February 27th 04 03:03 AM

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"Capt Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
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Well Tom,
As long as its a fantasy game;
Had you purchased a Kohler, or other marine generator, the point would

be
moot. G


Hardly. I have a 5KW Kohler genset on my boat, and it has absolutely
nothing to do with my criteria for selecting batteries. Please explain how
the presence of a marine genset renders moot the safety, durability,
performance, and maintenance advantages of AGM batteries over flooded cells?
Also, if you wouldn't mind, please provide some background regarding your
rank of Captain. Just curious on the latter.



Short Wave Sportfishing February 27th 04 11:07 AM

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On Fri, 27 Feb 2004 02:53:20 GMT, "Capt Frank Hopkins"
wrote:


Well Tom,
As long as its a fantasy game;
Had you purchased a Kohler, or other marine generator, the point would be
moot. G


I suppose, but it would look a little silly on a inshore 20 foot bay
boat.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------

Basic Fishing Program:

10 - Fish
20 - Eat
30 - Sleep
40 - Goto 10

Rod McInnis February 27th 04 08:27 PM

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"Capt Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
link.net...

Well Tom,
As long as its a fantasy game;
Had you purchased a Kohler, or other marine generator, the point would

be
moot. G



Any why is that?

Or are you implying that everyone should run a generator 24 hours a day?

Rod



Capt Frank Hopkins February 28th 04 03:44 AM

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Not at all Rod.

I just thought the whole thread was getting little too serious and decided
to throw in something totally silly. G

Sorry you didn't pick up on the joke.
--
Capt. Frank

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\ _ | \_
__\_| oooo \_____
~~~~|______________/ ~~~~~
www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks
"Rod McInnis" wrote in message
...

"Capt Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
link.net...

Well Tom,
As long as its a fantasy game;
Had you purchased a Kohler, or other marine generator, the point

would
be
moot. G



Any why is that?

Or are you implying that everyone should run a generator 24 hours a day?

Rod







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