My batteries and boxes were just as bad when I bought my boat in 2004. I also pulled them and reglassed and painted them. Then went with Rolls Batteries. The house/inverter bank lasted 9 years and the stbd set is still going strong after 11. I still say buy the best batteries and most advanced charger you can get. Its worth it not to have to change them out as often.
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Re: Cracked Battery Casings
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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Re: Cracked Battery Casings
You know, I'm not slamming battery watering systems one bit. I just think in my particular case, I might not get over to that far bank as often to have a looksee. I like to check the jumpers and look for any corrosion around the terminals on a routine basis. OTOH, I've been known to stretch out over there and catch forty-winks on top of that battery box.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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Re: Cracked Battery Casings
Captain Chuck Bullett; W1AEK
Chartmaker 1978 53MY Hull #522
On-Air 2014 31 Benetau Oceanis Sloop
chuckbullett@gmail.com
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Re: Cracked Battery Casings
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I totally understand your response Scott. I'm not going to move those batteries until the cracks are plugged underway... so yeah, the RTV is going to get used, if at least for that. I'll be sure to cover our beautiful Burmese teak galley stairs we built a few years ago from any dreadful crap leaking out those cells, but I'm hoping I can plug them adequately.
I'm guessing that US Battery will be able to get a new battery set up to us in SF in a week or two if they're operating as an exempt business, supplying the marine and construction industries.
Thanks for your candor.
Cheers
Chuck B.Captain Chuck Bullett; W1AEK
Chartmaker 1978 53MY Hull #522
On-Air 2014 31 Benetau Oceanis Sloop
chuckbullett@gmail.com