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Tanglefoot
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Initially Posted - 12/06/2006 :  12:12:14  Show Profile
The title says it all. I have an old inboard diesel ( yanmar ysm8 ), the diesel takes some time to crank. Any suggestions on batteries better suited for this?

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Response Posted - 12/06/2006 :  18:12:52  Show Profile
My C-25 had room for a pair of 24´s. I bought the marine deep discharge ones with the blue labels at Costco. Worked well all summer without a problem. Really didn´t use my engine that much but I would start it once a week and run it for 10-15 minutes at 2000 - 2400 to charge the batteries.My engine sometimes takes 4 or 5 cranks when cold but when warm starts with just a short crank. Didn´t even use the solar panel I have, didn´t need it.
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Response Posted - 12/07/2006 :  11:16:29  Show Profile
Thanks!!!!!!!!!! I never thought about checking at Costco for marine batteries.
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Response Posted - 12/07/2006 :  12:15:11  Show Profile
Sam's has them as well.
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