The PC 2150 is a excellent option to replace an 8D size battery for cranking applications. It actually is capable up putting out 2150 cranking amps which far exceeds the 8D's capabilities. On top of this two 2150's will exceed an 8D for house applications and deep cycle applications like refrigeration and heavy inverter use. The benefit is a more modular approach to inserting batteries into the boat as well as significantly lightening the boat. The PC2150 will cut the weight in half on the cranking side and keep the weight the same on the deep cycle side while minimizing space requirements from the bulky 8D. Many manufacturer's including Viking Yachts, Rybovich, Trinity Yachts, and Roscioli Donzi have switched to the PC2150 for their standard battery because of these advantages.

Other advantages that are included in the entire Odyssey line up are two to three times faster charging rates, over 400 times to 80% depth of discharge, explosion proof design, maintenance free, higher cranking amperage, and consistent voltage over 12.5 volts while under heavy load.