batteries

[bignev]

can anyone tell me what the seamaster gold series battery is like thanks

[mike82]

For what application? (type of use, size of engine etc.)

If it is for starting the engine and not heavily discharged regularly it should be ok, remember to match the size of engine to size of battery, (bigger is better!)

They are matinence free calcium batteries which can sometimes require a higher charge rate for longer to bring them back to a full charge. They cannot have the electrolyte topped up (being matinence free). They also have a 24month warranty which is good although manufactured in Asia. They don't seem to have any reinforced plate separators that other manufactures offer to combat vibration (from engine and wave pounding, although their plate design may not require them).

When purchasing any battery check how long they have been sitting on the shelf for and/or if they have a manufacture date on them (especially imported batteries) as I have seen them sold flat due to sitting around for too long! Calcium batteries can be very hard to bring back to life if fully discharged. Anything over three to four months don't touch.

Hope any of this helps!

Edited July 1, 2011 by aquaman