07-12-2018, 05:17 AM
I've owned a 1997 31 Open w/454 FI Crusaders and currently own a 2003 38 Open w/Cummins diesels. Boath boats were delivered from Tiara w/GEL Batteries configured to charge based on GEL Battery requirements. The Crusaders had BALMAR alternators and the Cummins did as well.. If charged correctly they will out last any wet cell battery. My 2003 38 Open has 6 GELS, 3 for the house and 3 for main engines/generator.... These are the originals (2003 vintage) and I load test them each year before the season starts.. So far so good... Believe keeping them charged when dockside has helped keep them up to snuff... M2C.
