holty
Veteran Member
So our new to us 2003 30' Mainship gets splashed next week. Had the two DEKA 8A27M AGM batteries on the charging system with shore (driveway) power over the winter. They seem to hold a charge with no problem. All winter the lights and stereo were used as I worked on making her our own. Ran the 315 Yanmar for 10 min yesterday and she cranked over instantly and strongly. When we purchased the rig last September one of my question to the broker was battery age. He said the PO has owned the boat for 3 years and never changed the batteries. So this tells me they are at least 4 years old. I will go for two new 8A27M's at $265- each if I must but I feel the old batteries have some life left. But.....I don't want to do an over nighter and find the batteries can't turn over the 315 in the morning (no gen set). What would you do? thanks
regards Holty
any experience with the compact battery jumpers?
regards Holty
any experience with the compact battery jumpers?