[ReelMagic]

I own a 2003 38 Open and it has two banks of 3 batteries each. All 6 are GEL batteries..... As these are the originals (marked 2002) on each I'm waiting for them to fail.... I check them periodically to ensure they are still OK and am ready to purchase new ones should any one fail. Will most likely replace all 6 when one fails. Can't believe they still are good but am very thankful that they are... Estimate replacement at ~$1500.00 but it could be more... At this point they have given me more than what I could expect, 16 years so far.... As the charging systems, both alternators and charger are set for GEL batteries I will replace with GEL. Not sure why you talk about AMG unless the 2008 came with them or were changed by a previous owner.... M2C