New Batteries

Apr 23, 2015
3
Catalina 30 Nyack, NY
I have to replace the batteries on my 78. They have already been moved to below the nav station and are in series. Any thoughts on type of battery I should be using. I want to stay away from the gels they are a little too pricey for me right now. Thanks in advance!
 
Jan 31, 2012
56
Catalina 30 mkIII Santa Barbara
I recommend 2 trojan T-1275 12 volt golf cart batteries if they fit.
Cost about $175 each. Last much longer than standard 'deep cycle' batteries.
 
Sep 22, 2013
24
Catalina 30 NOB Norfolk W5CDR
You might consider 2 golf cart 6v batteries. I replaced 2 Group 24 'dual purpose' batteries (previous owner install) having about 140 AH rating with two 230 AH 6v in series. The GC2's have the same footprint but are slightly taller. There is plenty of room under the chart table on my '84 Cat 30. RC has a very good write-up on 'deep cycle' batteries that should be required reading.

Take care,

Sean
s/v NAMELESS