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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

02-02-2018, 19:56

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Batteries?

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Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

YOU said you bought the batteries from the experts at American Pride Golf Car Services, in Bradenton. It follows that they know something about golf carts.

I said I never heard of 8D golf car...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

02-02-2018, 17:05

Replies: 113

Batteries?

Views: 11,673

Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

I have never heard of a golf cart with 8D batteries, and I was a golf professional for years! Since you eliminated golf car batteries (which are efficient, true deep cycle batteries), perhaps Logan...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-01-2018, 16:52

Replies: 113

Batteries?

Views: 11,673

Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

For that matter, the top version of Lifeline G31 is rated for 125 AH. The Firefly is rated for 116 AH, but allows for an 80% depth of discharge rather than 50% for the FLA or Lifeline, so their...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

30-01-2018, 10:03

Replies: 113

Batteries?

Views: 11,673

Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

LIghten up! Sorry, but you are jumping to a conclusion to buttress your argument. They are absolutely NOT "big retail bypassing the distribution network" but one of Bruce's own distributors. I kept...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-01-2018, 22:27

Replies: 113

Batteries?

Views: 11,673

Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

Agreed, they are pricey, but I think far more folks are PSOC challenged than realize it, particularly when one factor's in the faster charge acceptance rate of more deeply discharged batteries. I am...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-01-2018, 21:54

Replies: 113

Batteries?

Views: 11,673

Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

"wired in series"? I think you mean parallel.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

29-01-2018, 21:52

Replies: 113

Batteries?

Views: 11,673

Posted By contrail

Re: Batteries?

I don't think you can overstate the tested advantages of the Firefly AGM's with regard to real use scenarios and ability to withstand Partial State of Charge Use. Huge advantage over Lifelines and...

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