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"JIMinFL" wrote in message
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One good measure of quality is weight. The heavier the better.
Jim

Are the weights of batteries normally included in the specs?

I don't know. You could pick up a few. The weight differences are really
noticible.


I would guess that by more weight you are referring to heavier lead
plates....correct? How does that translate into more cranking amps or
ability to hold a charge and deliver power over an extended period?

Thanks!


If you want cranking amps you want more plates. Deep cycle batteries have
fewer/thicker plates. I'm not really sure how ampere hours come about. I
would guess that physical size matters in that case.

Pull up one of the battery maker web sites if you want an education on
batteries. I would recommend "Surrette Battery Company".
Jim


I bought the top of the line Group 27 deep cycle ($79) last week from the
place Bassy recommended (Batteries Plus). It weighs a ton, especially
compared to the Group 24 starting battery I purchased earlier this year from
West Marine.

I guess weight is indeed a factor with quality.

Thanks for your help Jim.

" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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"JIMinFL" wrote in message
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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"JIMinFL" wrote in message
nk.net...
One good measure of quality is weight. The heavier the better.
Jim

Are the weights of batteries normally included in the specs?

I don't know. You could pick up a few. The weight differences are really
noticible.


I would guess that by more weight you are referring to heavier lead
plates....correct? How does that translate into more cranking amps or
ability to hold a charge and deliver power over an extended period?

Thanks!


If you want cranking amps you want more plates. Deep cycle batteries have
fewer/thicker plates. I'm not really sure how ampere hours come about. I
would guess that physical size matters in that case.

Pull up one of the battery maker web sites if you want an education on
batteries. I would recommend "Surrette Battery Company".
Jim


I bought the top of the line Group 27 deep cycle ($79) last week from the
place Bassy recommended (Batteries Plus). It weighs a ton, especially
compared to the Group 24 starting battery I purchased earlier this year
from West Marine.

I guess weight is indeed a factor with quality.

Thanks for your help Jim.

You are welcome. Happy boating this season.