![]() ![]() Lithium batteries still aren’t cheap - $1050 per 100 AH battery - but have come down considerably in price from three years ago. In fact, LiFePO4 batteries are safer than wet-cell lead-acid batteries that can spill acid. With LiFePO4 technology, that is a thing of the past. In years past, fire was a concern with certain types of lithium batteries. The only things that you’ll need to change are the charging parameters on the regulators and possibly your battery cables. I believe the Battle Borns have a similar battery management system. The Dragonfly Lithium Batteries have an internal mechanism (Battery Management System) that will cut off charging before overcharging and cut off loads before overdischarging. Assuming that you have decent voltage regulation from your shore power charger, alternator, solar and or wind, along with a good battery monitor, you won’t have to replace any of it. They’re also a simple drop-in replacement for your existing batteries. Since many boats have battery compartments designed for golf cart batteries or Group 27, it’s a huge plus. They’re the exact same size and similar in size to most Group 27 batteries. Both Dragonfly and Battle Born now have 100 amp hour batteries that are drop-in replacements for Trojan 6-volt golf cart batteries. Let’s just say that lithium batteries have come a long way in the past three years. Alex Miller coming to install our Dragonfly lithium batteries Lithium Battery Changes in Last Three Years ![]() Getting ready to cruise? Prepare to Cruise (a FREE mini-course) gives you lots of free resources along with affordable recommended courses and coaching for more in-depth needs. ![]()
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