There are pros and cons to each of the different battery types for your cruising boat. Learn the basics before you need to replace your battery bank.
Links:
Sailboat Electrics Simplified by Don Casey (Amazon)
Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder (Amazon)
Prefer to Read? Check out Boat Battery Types 101.

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