Another Battery Thread

[Freeebird]

Yeah, I know, but I need to purchase 4, 8V batteries ASAP. Problem is, there just aren't very many places in this area to purchase them. So far, all I've been able to come up with are AC Delco GC8V 79 amp golf cart batteries which run $139 each. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[jim rosenthal]

Randy, those are about as good a deal as you would find, I suspect. You could also try the Trojan battery web site, looking for a dealer; I think they make 8v golf cart batteries.

[yachtsmanbill]

Or,,,, get across the hall NOW!!! Or you go to the corner. The bell has rung... ws

[yachtsmanbill]

OOH ! OOH ! Replace both banks and drive that boat home on the starter motor(s) ! ws


Ol' cap'n Randy got that Chevallay truck loaded up with fresh used batteries from around the county. Shore do steer easy !

[Freeebird]

So what's the scoop on golf cart batteries? Seems I've seen stories about them blowing up and doing all sorts of things I could do without as I have enough drama in my life right now. Yes, I want/need to save $$$ where I can, but not at the expense of having to do it again real soon and/or having my eyebrows removed.

[jim rosenthal]

Golf cart batteries are fine. They are used all the time in trawler and sailboat applications, they cycle them down to flat and recharge them hundreds of times; they are made for it. Just get them from a good manufacturer, you should be fine. The trick is finding 8 volt ones; most golf carts use multiples of 6 volts.