Re: [RCSE] Winch Battery

[Michael Lachowski]

Or you can get something in between.  The Delco Voyager regular deep 
cycles, M24MF, M27MF, work very well.  They cost an extra $10-$20 over 
the cheapies, but they work a lot better.  My record for a M24MF is 7 
years of use on F3b winches.  You usually get 5 years out of them.

The cheap batteries are only good for one season, maybe two if you are 
lucky.


Martin Usher wrote:
The Optima -- the gray one with the blue top -- appears to be the best 
winch battery ever. Its sealed (no leakage), holds its charge well, 
tolerates abuse and its even comparatively light to carry.
 
Its also one of the most expensive. If you don't want to spend the money 
or you're not going to be using the winch a whole lot then a generic 
Sears/KMart/Costco/whatever "Deep Cycle" will perform well for about 
half the price.
 
Martin Usher

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Sheldon - YNT uDesign <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
    To: RCSE (E-mail) <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
    Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2004 6:00 AM
    Subject: [RCSE] Winch Battery
    I'll probably hate myself for asking but...I'm looking for
    recommendations for a winch battery. The winch is a Graupner #807,
    for "practice" use...Not the "standard" Ford Long Shaft setup.
     
    TIA,
     
    -Sheldon-


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