Compare cost of conversion (including costs of planning, sourcing, time, etc.) to the cost of a US-version ST44 that might be already here... -Chris
Yep, the Mako fixtures have a plastic bezel. Cayman Brac (something like that) are "brass." Happens we have both, in various places. Near as I...
Might be DRSA brand, "Mako" model. Search on that and compare. If so, have heard they don't sell just the trim rings any longer... but the whole...
Not using it would be the equivalent of you taking several thousand $$$ out of your own wallet -- $$$ that you've already earned -- and simply...
Use your GI Bill benefits. You earned them. Thanks for your service. -Chris
Yep... Didn't mean my earlier note as an argument for or against... just an alternative optic on the problem. -Chris
FWIW, I think that kind of philosophy should apply in the broader business sense to multiple relationships: owner, investors, board, management,...
Alternative viewpoint: If individuals knew they would always be turned away if they show up at a hospital without insurance... they would have...
Different boat, different fixtures, but... We got all our current G4s from marinebeam.com. Mostly side-pin versions, but a few back-pin...
That would be a repowered boat, yes? -Chris
marinebeam The ones we've mostly used are "Force 12" (or something like that) in warm white, spec'd for 10-30V DC. Not inexpensive, but previous...
FWIW, our oldest bank of Odyssey batteries (3x G31 PC-2150s) is just now going into its 12th season. They have suited the way we use the boat,...
ProMariner products are generally (often? always?) the same as Sterling. You might try them... -Chris
In other forums, Peggie Hall routinely recommends Trident 101 and Saniflex. Former when no significant bends are involved, latter for bending....
Reading suggests AGMs can be easily killed, too, apparently by lack of sufficient recharging after a discharge cycle. In that case, I think I'd...
Might also depend on what brands that battery store sells. And how much granularity in their battery tracking system (brand and type? or just...
There's a bazillion of 'em on the Chesapeake, mostly work boats of various flavors (crabbing, oystering, commercial and charter fishing, etc.)....
Some chargers just can't. -Chris
If you've been satisfied with Lifeline AGMs, I'd suggest you consider staying with them. That (being satisfied) should indicate your system...
Lifeline recommends periodic equalization for their AGM batteries. -Chris
