It is the Optima Red Top that is designed for starting. The Blue Top D34M is a dual-purpose battery which can serve as a starting battery. Neither I nor Optima have any clue what the Yellow Tops are for!

That's the reason many cruisers wait until they get to Mobile before deciding exactly when to begin moving northward. In short, keep your schedule flexible. Please contact me offline if you wish more detailed and definitive information. I will do all I can to help you have a good trip. We may even see you if you come our way.

I have Nav Chip cf15xg USA Central to mid Fal * charts books to get you from Lake Michigan to Mobile Bay-- Over $500. worth of charts/chips--all for $250 I just bought them in Oct, came from Washinton Island Wisc to Tarpon Springs, Fla. Left mid Oct 2009.

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