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Fullriver DC38-12 · Boat battery 12V 38Ah 265A

Reference: BOL-FULLRIVER-DC38-12

The Fullriver DC38-12 is a boat battery with 12 V, 38 Ah and 265 A cold cranking current, measuring 198 × 166 × 171 mm.

Who the Fullriver DC38-12 is for

The Fullriver DC38-12 is made for marine use. Fit the DC38-12 securely on board and away from bilge water.

The DC38-12 belongs to the Fullriver DC Series range. More Fullriver batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Fullriver DC38-12

As the DC38-12 is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Fullriver DC40-12AGM40 Ah275 A198 × 166 × 174

Fullriver DC38-12 vs DC40-12 and DC50-12B

How the DC38-12 compares with Fullriver batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Fullriver DC38-12 (this one)38 Ah265 A198 × 166 × 17113.5 kg
Fullriver DC40-1240 Ah275 A198 × 166 × 17413.4 kg
Fullriver DC50-12B50 Ah270 A198 × 166 × 17114.9 kg
  • Fullriver DC40-12: 2 Ah more, 10 A more cranking power, a different case (198 × 166 × 174 mm).
  • Fullriver DC50-12B: 12 Ah more, 5 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.

What it means that the DC38-12 is AGM

Inside, the DC38-12 has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The DC38-12 needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.

Check this before ordering the Fullriver DC38-12

  • Length, width and height of the DC38-12: 198 × 166 × 171 mm.
  • Capacity of the DC38-12: 38 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • The DC38-12 delivers 265 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

Fullriver DC38-12 codes and part numbers

This is how the Fullriver DC38-12 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceDC38-12
Terminal typeM6
Not to be confused withFullriver DC35-12 (35 Ah, 190 A)

Frequently asked questions about the Fullriver DC38-12

Fullriver DC38-12 or DC40-12?

Compared with the DC38-12, the Fullriver DC40-12 has 2 Ah more and 10 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 275 A or more, choose the DC40-12; if it says 265 A or less, the DC38-12 is enough. Mind the space: the DC40-12 measures 198 × 166 × 174 mm.

How much does the Fullriver DC38-12 weigh?

The DC38-12 weighs 13.5 kg. For reference, the Fullriver DC40-12 (40 Ah) weighs 13.4 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Fullriver DC38-12?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fullriver DC40-12. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the DC38-12.

Which charger does the Fullriver DC38-12 need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

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