At 11:08 AM 5/6/96, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote:

>I keep seeing in the paper, ads for marine batteries. Aren't these
>deep-cycle types, used for electric trolling motors etc.? Why wouldn't
>they work as auxiliary batteries in Westies, to power the stereo,
>lights, fridge etc. when stopped? My FALPS even has them, at prices
>comparable to auto starting batteries (under $100).

Those are about the same as the RV "deep cycle" batteries.  In fact, they
are often described as RV/Marine deep cycle batteries.  They are a little
better than starting batteries, but not much (at least in my experience -
20 years worth (yes, I've been playing with batteries since before I was
10!)).

Spend a little more and get golf cart batteries.  They are a bit closer to
a true deep-cycle battery, and will last a lot longer than an RV/Marine
type.

-David

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