steelaway

I totaly agree with David. I bought 4 x 6V T105 (187amps each @ 6V - 374amps total @12V)semi traction battery's and wired them for 12V. Installed a Sterling alternater charge controller and have had no problem with electrical power for over 3 years. Even after breaking a fan belt and had no charging for 3 days. The fridge is a standard domestic (small freezer box) 240v and runs through an inverter 24/7. The digi-box and toaster and hob igniter are all 240v. The TV is a flat screen and connected without the transformer at 12v. All this and still no problem, although my sons Soni Play Station does take A LOT of power, so I do restrict its use

I am always amazed at the cunfusion there is regarding different types of battery's. I am utterly convinced that if you are going to charge battery's everday and keep them in a hot engine bay they will use water! Therefor you must be able to replace the liquid that will be evaperated. I can use 4 ltr's of water during cruising through the summer in my 4 x 6V traction battery's. (and a little more in the start battery) Unless the battery's are not checkable or if you are going to invert the boat I cannot under stand why you would use any thing else.