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Won't matter unless you have the charging capacity 
In Response To: There're several advantages for AGM ()
Most cruising boats with AGM's do not have the charging system that can match AGM acceptance rates, thus the actual recharge times are equivalent to flooded batteries. A typical 400-600 Ahr AGM bank accepts 200-300A or more of charging - much more than most boats can provide.
Mark
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- Battery testing... any suggestions?
- Try an auto parts store....
- Try measuring the voltage while you crank the starter
- So is NAPA and the like selling group 27 batteries?
- Never mind, I see that everyone from Wallyworld to NAPA sells these.
- AGM? I see no advantage for a starter battery
- I use as both house and starter...
- There're several advantages for AGM
- NOT to mention.....
- We get around it with a huge house bank.
- Won't matter unless you have the charging capacity
- NOT to mention.....
- There're several advantages for AGM
- I use as both house and starter...
- AGM? I see no advantage for a starter battery
- Replace.. It failed. 1volt is dead flat.
- Ck out Sam's club!!
- Never mind, I see that everyone from Wallyworld to NAPA sells these.
- So is NAPA and the like selling group 27 batteries?
- Sounds like it's already failed the load test that really matters
- Take it somewhere to test, and expect to buy a new one.
- WM Should Have
- Try an auto parts store....