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I don't remember the brand. Bought them just up the road at a small boat shop. I know that the deep cycle battery was something like 650 amp hours. I don't remember what the dual purpose battery was on amp hours but it was either 800 or 850 cca. Not a terrible price either. $109.95 each. Buying the 2 AWG cable to move the selector switch wasn't cheap though.

I should be OK. Both of these batteries have much more CCA and also amphrs than that. One is 650 CCA and the other is 800 CCA. The deep cycle battery is the 650 CCA but a LONG time on the amp hours. Don't remember now but it was very good.

LOL....well...it will be docked at Lake Erie and I have fished off it but it's not a fishing boat.

Got it out and it was all rusted out. Just ordered a new stainless steel one. Wasn't too bad. It's only a 6 gallon tank. A little different from an RV heater because it is a dual type. It has a heat exchanger that heats from the engine and also a 120v element for shore power. New SS one was $343.00. Could have been worse. Now just have to wait for it to get here and then back down into that engine compartment.

This boat has two batteries and a selector switch to choose battery one, battery 2 or both. Both batteries are wired to start the motor and run the lights, refrigerator, etc. The ideal way to use it is to switch to the starting battery during times that you are starting and riding around and then switch to the deep cycle battery if you are sitting for long periods of time or overnight. I ended up just being a deep cycle battery. I will use it when overnighting or sitting for long periods and will use the dual purpose battery primarily for starting and running things when running around. No big deal. Two new batteries installed. Fired the boat up for the first time this year. Started in about 10 seconds and sounds great. Flushed the antifreeze out of the water holding talk. Opened the valves to the hot water heater to let it fill before turning it on and wouldn't you know it....hot water heater is now leaking. Not from the hoses, coming from underneath which only means that it is rusted out. Just FANTASTIC. So....either do without the hot water or buy a new water heater. Have to pull it out because I'm not sure what size it is but looks like they run between $275 and $500.00. Break Out Another Thousand.

Yea, I understand the difference just not sure if the Dual Purpose would actually be best used now for a starting battery or deep cycle. It's a larger battery than what was in it so even though it's dual purpose, it should be fine being used primarily for starting. So, I think I'll buy a dedicated deep cycle for battery two.

Very nice bike. Love the color.

I spent a good part of yesterday getting the boat ready for the summer. One thing I did was to move the battery selector switch out of the engine compartment to the top side. It was a real pain having to lift the floor to get to the switch because there are always coolers and other things that have to be moved to do so. It is now mounted top side so switching batteries will be very easy. One of the batteries would not charge so had to be replaced. I bought a new battery and got it installed. Then when connecting the leads to the other battery, the "good" one, I noticed that it was cracked. The top vent covers were blown off and it was cracked about half way down on both ends. It was about half full of acid and you could actually see the plates. This was the battery that was working. It was late when I found that so will have to go pick up another battery today. Now my dilemma. When I bought the first battery, I let the guy talk me into buying a dual purpose battery. It is supposed to be good for deep cycle and also for engine starting. Upon doing my research though, I learned that they are OK for smaller boats that just have one battery but not as good for deep cycle as a true deep cycle battery and not as good for starting as a starting battery. I would be better off with one of each. I don't want to remove it though and it's already installed and a pain to get to. So now I have to buy another battery and can't decided whether I would be better off to use the Dual Purpose as the starting battery or the deep cycle battery and then buy either a starting or deep cycle to go with it. I can tell you that I HATE working in that engine compartment. You need to be a contorionist to do anything in there. I just know that I'm ready to get this thing finished and docked. Taking up way to much of my time. Still have to pump out the wintered treated water tanks and etc. and fire the engine up from being winterized.

OR....here's a thought...you could just post it in the right forum.

NOOOOO....the International is held EVERY year. It's the "Tail of the Dragon" that has been held every other year.

Sorry, it didn't get move. It got deleted. Not trying to be hateful but I've posted many times that any ads placed in the watering hole will be deleted.

Yes, it got booted. Maybe somebody can find it again and put it under the Craigslist forum.

Well there is no reason for you to leave. Your membership was paid by a friend who wanted you to hang around.

Moved to the Darkside forum.

Brenner, There is no ruling to be made. It would never be my desire that you leave the site over this. There are very few people here that have not posted something at some point or another that got under somebodies skin. I agree with some of what you said but was just taken back a bit by the attitude in how it was said. I didn't feel that you should have taken such offense and went on the attack about it. Like I said, I don't know of a case where mercury was sucked into the engine and caused any damage. I tend to agree that it would just pass right through but I've never torn down and inspected an engine after that has happened so I can't say with 100% certainty that there was absolutely no damage. The point is, it was just another opinion and a different viewpoint. I honestly don't think it was meant as an attack against you or your choice of tools. Now the readers can make their own decision about which tool is best for them. Many user the Mercury sticks, many use the Carbtune. Some HATE the Carbtune and don't trust it at all. I used the Carbtune for many years and it did a good job. I'll be the first to admit though that if not kept clean, the rods can stick and cause some bad readings. So there are positives and negatives to both. At any rate, I am not wishing for you to leave and hope to see you hear for many years. You input here has been very helpful many times.

I hate to ruffle any feathers but feel that you need to lighten up a bit. Showing what can happen if the mercury gets sucked into the engine can be nothing but helpful. Nobody said that you didn't know what you were doing but that does not mean that the possibility of it happening shouldn't be mentioned in case somebody might not have your expertise. To be honest, I have seen it happen and it's not always because the person didn't know how to use the tool. There are certain conditions of the engine and settings of the carb that can cause it to happen almost immediately. I saw it happen to a good friend who has synced hundreds of these carbs. As far as I know, it didn't cause any problems but apparently it is possible that it could. You are correct that this forum is friendly and positive but it is also a source of many opinions that may not always be the same as yours. Sorry, but I think it was your response that was less than friendly.

Only 83 people are signed up YES. 26 Maybe. Come on folks, we can do better than that. Please signup if you are planning to come. It's always a great time. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=437&day=2015-5-30&c=1

Sorry to hear it. You will be missed. You are still welcome to come to MD. Would be great to see you again.

Bike looks good Paul. I assume that is a Roadhouse exhaust? It's a cool old school look. You should have stopped by. I was here all day.

Not 100% sure. Very sad though.

Sorry, that is what I MEANT to say. If it is a Twin, it should NOT be called a Venture. We are on the same page.

When the '99 came out, I was thrilled. I had owned the '88 and it just didn't fit me very well. When I saw the "cruiser" styled '99, I loved it at first sight. I was riding a Harley FXRD at the time and immediately bought the Venture and a few weeks later sold the FXRD. Now that being said, this is not the first time that I've heard of some rep claiming this and that about a new Venture coming out. There is always one that seems to know things that nobody else in the dealer chain knows about. If this one is true, it will be the first time I've ever heard of one getting it right. Only time will tell but I don't believe this rep's story. I do agree though. If it has a Twin, it should be called a Venture.

They have always had it. My '99 had it.

Thanks for posting Mr. Owl. I should probably apologizing for ratting you out but sorry....I just can't. You see, a lot of people here really do care about you and I just decided that those who believe in the power of prayer would want that opportunity. So.....I'm sorry that I'm not sorry and will try to be more sorry next time. Glad to hear that they are getting things figured out. You gave me quiet a scare my friend.

And that is about the best explanation I have heard. Very well written my friend. Check it this time then forget about them for a long time.