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        <![CDATA[ Will need to replace batteries in the spring, am considering AGM's . 
            What is the trick if any in in lifting the batteries  that weigh about 125 lbs each out if the battery box in the garage, there is not enough room to get on top of them to get a good vertical pull, nor is there room for to people to lift at the same time, I had thought that the rear of the box was removable and that one could pull them out thru the port lazerete but that does not seem to be the case.... ]]>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Just finished our removal of the 4-D's yesterday.  Went down with a number of fancy options to give us mechanical advantage, but my partner, Cap'n Pelvo is a &quot;bull in a china shop&quot; kind of guy and before we new it we had yanked them out.  They weigh about 120# a piece, have good handles, and with a guy on each end, was not a problem.  I must add that we are both strapping 50-something specimens, but I expected the job to be worse.  We plan to go to Trojan 125's as the cost/ah is... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ (3) 120# Stock Battery Replacements....Time for serious thought and change.  (6) 6VOLT GOLF CART BATTS...my 62# solution<br>
            <br>
            When faced with the demise of 6 year old stock batteries for MiVida #631 I thought long and hard on the issues of removal now and again in another 4-6 years of the three stock MONSTER 120# batteries from their deep well mounts! <br>
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            After much pondering the long term issue that I alone don't want to have to do... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Dave, I think the &quot;panels&quot; are refering to the 4D at the base of the mast.  You need to unscrew the panel that goes around the battery for removal and installation.  It's very easy. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Several skippers have stated that they remove the panels around the battery box ?? my battery box in #810 (2002) appears to be a single fiberglass box  23&quot; X 24&quot; , I do not see any panels to remove, the batteries have to be lifted straight up . Yes we do have access to the garage from the lazzerete.<br>
             Dave  Zeuli     Common Sense ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ My propane locker is dropped into the port lazerette.  Where is your locker is you have this access to the garage?<br>
            Tropical Itch 1991 2 cabin ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Go with the AGM's.  We also used Lifeline.  One suggestion, have lots of baking soda on hand and pour some around the batteries before you lift them out.  Ours had boiled over multiple times, previous owner, and I went through a few pounds to neutrilize the acid.  Also ware acid resistant gloves and have everything covered that acid could spill on.  If you have someone help the entire removal is a breeze.  With AGM the reinstall is also easier on the nerves.  Dont forget to have your charger... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I removed the 4-Ds in 1999 and installed four Trojan T-105 golf cart batteries.  I just replaced them last month, not because there was any sign of a problem, but because after 6 years, I do not want to take a chance on one failing while overseas.  They cost $70 each and are fairly easy to handle.  IMHO definitely the way to go....no need for anything more expensive.<br>
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            Colin<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I can vouch for AGMs.  I put them in my last boat and they were &quot;set and forget&quot;.  I used them for 6 years, including a 6 month cruise to mexico and when I sold the boat to buy my C42, they were still strong.  If long term and easy to use are what you need, they are worth the money.  We bought &quot;Lifeline&quot; brand.  Do not get Gels.<br>
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            James<br>
            $450 &quot;White Star&quot; ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ REMOVE the screws that hold the panels around your battery and you will find how easy battery removal is. after replacing three sets os batteries I said there must be an easier way. it takes about 5 minutes to remove the screws and the ease of removal is great. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I extended the battery handles just enough that I could slip an approx 6ft  2x4 thru the loops fore-aft.  With one person in the lazerette and one in the &quot;garage&quot; area just fwd of batteries, we could lift the batteries out of the boxes and slide them fwd onto galley floor.<div class='signature'>Steve 642-2f TESA</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Dave, we went to 6V AGM's in June.  I had Diversified do the job.  Two guys took out the 4D's, and I had 8 6V Lifelines placed in the &quot;garage&quot; with very little change in the box.  The hold downs were the only things changed.  We put 2 batteries in the forward location with virtually no change in the box.  One of the batteries is installed on it's side.  That is easily done with AGM's.<br>
            <br>
            We now have 880 AMPs in the house bank, and a separate (in the... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Dave,<br>
            <br>
            As Archimedes said: &quot;Give me a lever and a place to stand and I'll move the world&quot;<br>
            <br>
            Your batteries should have &quot;handles&quot; that you can attach a line to make a lifting sling. Use a stout handle on top of a fulcrum aft of the battery locker as a lever. I'd use one of those keel blocks most yards seem to have laying about for the fulcrum.  Have a helper slip 2 2X4s under the battery once it's up. Slide it... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Will need to replace batteries in the spring, am considering AGM's . <br>
            What is the trick if any in in lifting the batteries  that weigh about 125 lbs each out if the battery box in the garage, there is not enough room to get on top of them to get a good vertical pull, nor is there room for to people to lift at the same time, I had thought that the rear of the box was removable and that one could pull them out thru the port lazerete but that does not seem to be the case.<br>... ]]></description>

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