Batteries
 

SeaGel/AGM vs regular batteries:
Any thoughts on these? Performance vs. cost?
Need to repower the r/v and might have the extra ~$100 (over the regular cost) to upgrade the batteries...

thoughts/experiences/

I've been using them for quite a while now. Much better than regular batteries, typical life has been about 4-5 years vs 3 for normal batteries. They hold a charge well and you don't have to worry about them.

Good to know Mike.
I wrote the cost into a grant, and forgot I did...
nice spring bonus for the boat!

I went with Exide Orbital sealed gel batteries...Ran a trolling motor all day Saturday and could not kill it ! I have a starting and a house...So far I love the things..expensive though

All I can say INTERSTATE BATT'SMARINE DEEP CYCLE BLEMISH @ 25$ a pop any size you won't be dissapointed
ML

One of my Friends just had a brand new one blow up on him! Check the thread at http://www.noreast.com/discussion/Vi...topic_ID=87363

Where do they sell them for $25?

Interstate Batteries the co. Blemish Batt's- damaged palstic or a scraped lable,They were 25$ a piece last time I checked. I heard of batt's exploding but its usually hooked up wrong , a tool falls on it and arc's the terminals , thats why it's recommended to cover the pos terminal with a protector.
I'm no expert but I haven't had a problem yet with mine and plan on getting 2 more for the boat
My 02
ML Sr.