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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

05-08-2018, 19:42

Replies: 51

Lead Crystal Batteries in Australia

Views: 11,343

Posted By John Oz

Re: Lead Crystal Batteries in Australia

I have been using a bank of Beta Lead Crystal batteries for 3 years and have had no problems to date. Mostly charged with 2 Solar panels, topped up with shore power or onboard generator. I have a...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

04-08-2017, 18:34

Replies: 99

just wondering about liability release

Views: 8,396

Posted By John Oz

Re: just wondering about liability release

If you stay at a marina in Queensland, Australia, you will have to sign a waiver and so I follow suit and everyone sailing on my boat has to sign an "Agreement to Hold Harmless" if it is worthless...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

15-06-2017, 23:48

Replies: 21

12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

Views: 7,746

Posted By John Oz

Re: 12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

My lead Crystal batteries are made and supplied by Betta Batteries in Australia, they can be run flat and recover without damage, do not sulphate. I have sailed my Prout 46 from Brisbane, east...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

15-06-2017, 19:23

Replies: 21

12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

Views: 7,746

Posted By John Oz

Re: 12 volt deep cycle OR 2 6 volt LTH batteries info please

I have been using a bank of lead crystal batteries for one year and have had no problems so far.

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

31-03-2017, 19:16

Replies: 67

STORM Preparation in Marinas

Views: 9,292

Posted By John Oz

Re: STORM Preparation in Marinas

If you are in a Queensland marina you will have been required to sign a "Hold Blameless" agreement and you should find out where you stand with your own insurer.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

03-03-2017, 17:23

Replies: 107

Catamarans in Heavy Weather

Views: 40,568

Posted By John Oz

Re: Catamarans in Heavy Weather

I have a Prout 46 and it does not pound anymore than the average cruising catamaran and enjoys heavy weather, has rounded Cape Horn and been round the top end of Australia. My Prout has a wave...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

09-02-2017, 16:06

Replies: 217

Bow and arrow aboard? Do or dont?

Views: 38,888

Posted By John Oz

Re: Bow and arrow aboard? Do or dont?

If you are chased by pirates turn your boat around and ram them and if you miss they may think you was trying to surrender. Bullets coming at you head on are likely to do less harm.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

22-12-2016, 15:26

Replies: 88

Your favorite house battery?

Views: 10,246

Posted By John Oz

Re: Your favorite house battery?

I have Beta lead crystal batteries, will not sulphate and I am happy with these.

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