Scott S Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 This looked like a very good and knowlegdeable group of people on this web site so I joined. I also just bought a boat and need some assistance in getting it ready for the spring. I need to buy a deep cycle battery for my electric and want to get some feed back on what type of battery to get. Thanks for your replies in advance. Scooter
mukluk Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Tried a lot of different batteries over the years and found "Interstate" 12 volt deep cycle to be one of the best!
Muskieman Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 EH! Usually a 27 series battery does the trick... If you plan on starting the engine with this battery buy a Dual Purpose battery. If it is just electronics and or a trolling motor a deep cycle is the what you want.... I sell Exide Stowaways.... I use them and have two for the last 4 years ....I sell them for 72.59$ # 27 dc700 I also can get you a gel battery..... money wasted if you ask me... more Warranties done on these than any other battery. I sell ,,, A/C Delco... Exide... Varta ... Penn State..Eveready Energizer.....none are better than the other. there are 3 major manufacturers of batteries in North America... the rest are just rebranded. when it comes to a deep cycle battery the life expectancy is relative....It depends on how often you use and charge it,, storing a fully charged battery for the winter has a big role in the battery's life. charging it every 2 months is recommended... at least test it every two months when not in use. Get a charging system for your outboard... or a solar charger. I just got back from a Battery Expo... learned alot and have passed it on..
Scott S Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Posted March 10, 2008 Hey Randy, Thanks for the reply. I just need a battery for my electric and fish finder. What size of exide would you recomend. I live in Barrie , wish you were a little closer I would buy one from you but that's a bit of a drive to Sturgeon. Scooter
2 tone z71 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 I run the blue top Optimas in my boats and the red in my Truck NEVER had a problem never take em out in winter dont even disconnect em,Awesome Batterys you get what you pay for and no messy acid
Scott S Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Posted March 10, 2008 Hey 2 tone where did you buy your optima. Scooter
2 tone z71 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Posted March 10, 2008 Scooter the one for the truck I bought at a performance auto store in Sudbury,the ones for the boat I got one @ Costco and the other @ Wallmart,I got the trollfury for the boat directly from Optima awesome set up ill get ya a link I love it
Scott S Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Posted March 10, 2008 Thank's 2 tone I'll be heading to Costco on the weekend. Scooter
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