For those of you who have the long bodied Gavins and are replacing
batteries, be aware that Powersonic has changed the manufacturer of their 33
ah model, resulting in the batteries being 2 pounds heavier each. For fresh
water, this will make the scooter negative.

  The easy way around this is to use the Universal AGM 35 ah battery. It
weighs what the Powersonics used to weigh and burns a little longer. The
other solution, if you can not get those or if you want to use the heavier
Powersonic or Panasonic batteries is to order a set of light pvc bulkheads.
These are the same dimensions only three pounds lighter per set. I normally
use this bulkhead in the magnum version to save weight since that one has
five bulkheads, in one end of the fresh water version of the short body, and
in the 26 ah version of both scooters.

  The HDPE scooter is lighter and will accommodate the heavier batteries, so
this is not a problem with that one.

  I originally made the scooter too long to accommodate any battery changes,
but they went a little too far this time. The HDPE uses the same body for
interchangeability between tails, and you merely add a weight when switching
between versions.

  The Sears wheelchair charger is no longer available. I am trying out some
new chargers made by Mako, but the old Interacter will do in a pinch, as
will most any charger that accommodates gel batteries. The AGM batteries are
a little easier to charge, so you can use the NAPA chargers for them as
well. Any good marine charger will work for both types.

   I am getting a bunch of light bulkheads run in case anyone is unable to
get the lighter batteries. In Florida, it is no problem, but I don't know
about availability in the rest of the world. I will get Pina to change the
web site and add this information, and some specific charger model
recommendations.



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