New house bank

[Capt Paul]

Contemplating replacing three 8ds for my house bank. I pretty much always run my generator which powers a smart charger so probably don’t need that much capacity. Thinking something to fill two 8d boxes. Does have to power my windlass. Opinions on a lighter option?

 

[Boatsb]

House banks can run LiFePo batteries without issue. Depending on the draw the windlass can too.

With the new tech you need a battery management system and the charger needs to support the batteries.

It's a bit of cash but lots lighter.

 

[Capt Paul]

Boat is for sale so I can get a 58. Not looking for the most expensive option just something where I can manage the install without the weight of the 8ds.

 

[Boatsb]

Hire out the hard work. It will cost too much to change out to anything else. Just not worth it.

 

[Capt Paul]

I’m thinking maybe three group 34 in each 8d box.

 

[Boatsb]

By the time you get the new cables and change it out you could hire a couple of strong backs and put in the 8ds

 

[Cricket]

Think you're better off with 27's over 34's if they will fit in the box, 3 of either placed sideways should be close to the length of an 8D.

 

[jim rosenthal]

Three Group 24s will fit set in sideways. 31s will not. I don't know about 27s.

for what you would spend to do all those cables, you could hire it done, and just put 8Ds in, as Scott pointed out.

 

[Dazed338]

Boat is for sale so I can get a 58. Not looking for the most expensive option just something where I can manage the install without the weight of the 8ds.

I just picked up a 8D box for my house bank, might add more if the need arises. Going with 3 Group 27's easier on the back then a single 8D.

 

[Dazed338]

I’m thinking maybe three group 34 in each 8d box.

Guess depends on the box, one I picked up can hold 3 24's or 3 27's. Only 1 in it for now.

 

[Jammin']

One Deka 8D sealed FLA at Pasco was $198.00 last weekend. Hard to beat that I think.

 

[Capt Paul]

Three Group 24s will fit set in sideways. 31s will not. I don't know about 27s.for what you would spend to do all those cables, you could hire it done, and just put 8Ds in, as Scott pointed out.

You guys certainly have a good point but not sure where I can hire someone so most likely would have to do it myself.

 

[Capt Paul]

I was actually thinking of something like 3 24’s in each box for a start bank. What about 6 volt golf cart batteries for a house bank? Thought someone would mention that.

 

[carolinacoast]

I did that with trojan T-875 batts 8 volt. new cabling required. went from 2 boxes to 1. watering system from flow rite also.
Had DC battery ship them to me.

 

[Jammin']

I was actually thinking of something like 3 24’s in each box for a start bank. What about 6 volt golf cart batteries for a house bank? Thought someone would mention that.

I figured if I said that, someone would chime in that they are deep cycle batteries and not starting batteries. 66 lbs each.

 

[davidwigler]

We have some purists who object to golf cart batteries, but everyone who has tried them, including myself, has been satisfied. Mine are six years old and start the 8v71tis easily. Four of them fit perfectly in one original battery box.

 

[Capt Paul]

I figured if I said that, someone would chime in that they are deep cycle batteries and not starting batteries. 66 lbs each.

I want deep cycle batteries for my house bank. I’m thinking maybe 6 group 24 start batteries for my start bank.

 

[Rich60175]

I want deep cycle batteries for my house bank. I’m thinking maybe 6 group 24 start batteries for my start bank.

Put an AD on Facebook market place for one or two to move heavy batteries for 1
$50 each or less. you'd be surprised how many would respond with in 20min.

 

[Capt Paul]

Just installed 5 8Ds today. Two for starting and three for house.