Batteries & Accessories

Only a few decades ago, the number of power consumers on board sailing ships and motor yachts was quite manageable. Today, it has changed considerably, even in traditional watercraft. The batteries are powered by solar cells and wind generators or the marine engine alternator and supply the electricity needed for electronic navigation, the refrigerator and engine starting. For batteries, a distinction is made between starter batteries and consumer batteries. Their construction varies according to the purpose of use. Pure starter batteries are designed to …

… deliver maximum currents for a few seconds, but no more than 15% of their capacity should be drawn from them. Consumer batteries have to supply onboard consumers such as lamps or cooling systems over a long period. If an on-board battery for both purposes is required, it is recommended to use a combined type. We offer maintenance-free lead-calcium acid batteries, AGM and gel batteries from EXIDE, battery boxes made of plastic, as well as accessories for battery connection and wiring, such as battery terminals and clamps, cable cap insulators and battery clamp grease.