Bushy6728

Yep Double batteries some say are double trouble ..........its a bit like a man with two watches, he's never really sure what time it is 

With double batteries 

A) The alternator ( or Charger) will always want to charge the batteries with least resistants, normally the bank with highest voltage

B) Batteries need to have heavy blocking diodes between them so the charge sees them as seperate and so they dont drain backwards. A charge splitter that connects to the + outlet of alternator , that connects direct to battery and not rhrough the isolating switch.

C) Consider having a panel for each bank and keep them both fully charged 

D) Use best lead HD terminals as we had failure in a brass clamp that was not even 12 m onths old . It simply fell apart. Lucky it was during land based service

E) Use silicone heat shrink silicone or other conductive silicone to combat sulphate build up and give best contact.clean terminals and wipe onto posts. Spray on is for show but doesnt combat corrosion unless its sprayed onto posts

F) In Marine apps make sure the crimps are soldered to stop internal corrosion . There are little solder pots avail online for $20.00 big enough to dip the whole terminal in .Tin both terminal and wire PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY Also heat shrink to keep out moisture once soldered 

G) a weak battery will always pull a charged battery down , 

Batteries need to be bolted down, pay attention to detail in doing this as batteries hammer like hell in rough seas if allowed to. Check and torque terminals monthly . Use soft flexible cable, and tie or support cables near battery boxes , to reduce load on terminals 

A roof mounted solar panel will keep batteries in top order. Also can charge GOOD batteries in half a hour or so , if some one has left a drain on 

Hope this helps 

Hey 

Also looking at everols . been some sold lately

Missed a red scale plate on Ebay couldnt get my bid in on time shoulda nailed $225 and it went for $202.50 AU 

Heres a current model 2  speed 18/0 on eBay but wont post to AU 

There was a collection posted on Gum Tree 10 rod and reels just went for > $5.000

My pick is 3rd from left 14/0 Cairns . Anyone know moreinfo or models  pls tell 

HI Jaz44

If that guy in the back blocks still has the  Everols for sale I am interested. Not for fishing reels  but as eye candy in a fishing shack wall display . In general I think the Everols are neat , but have the worlds ugliest handles 

Would love the massive 20/0 (in any colour ) but US $3400 is beyond my pay grade. They make 130's Internationals and Penn Senators 16/0 look like dinky toys. 9 Ball Bearings keep them spinning swee, max  Drag 260Lb, the only current reel in the "unlimited" competition reels . Definatively nor your stand up type as they weight 12Lb plus upto 4400M 130lb braid . But strapped in a chair you've got the baddest MOFO reel available . Period 

Also seeking older Penn 16/0 c/w roller rod as a display piece, in reasonaable condition. 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 

robbo