Getting ready to buy some new batteries for lund 18 ft. boat. have 2 batterys running 24 volts. Any suggestions on some good batteries to purchase.
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Getting ready to buy some new batteries for lund 18 ft. boat. have 2 batterys running 24 volts. Any suggestions on some good batteries to purchase.
Interstate
Thanks, will check into them. Any idea on what group size I need.
delco voyager I use the 31 series but the 28's are fine
I hear good things about Interstate, and that was my last purchase. Can't tell you how they hold up because they were just bought a few months ago. That said, I wouldn't get toooo caught up in branding as it seems Johnson Controls makes most of the them. In regards to battery size you could just look for what size fits in your current battery holder, then find the battery with the largest reserve capacity. Or get technical, contact the mfr to determine amp draw of your trolling motor, and determine what you really need.
Did a ton of research on this last last when we were ready to buy ours and ended up finding that the everstarts last us just as long an cost way less and include a warranty for a year. We use ours multiple times a week and that's what we based the decision off of. If you're not a frequent user then a higher end battery might last you longer.
Read the thread in the Electronic forum about batteries. I have Stoways for going on 4yrs. key seems to be keeping them charged asap afer using and onboard charger. lots of good info in the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by bhill
I like and use Sears Die Hard as there are so many Sears stores to do a warranty. I like Interstate as well, 27 size in the deep cycle works really well.
Pepper
I also spent some time researching marine batteries a few months ago since I needed to replace one of mine. Depending on the type you need ( deep cycle or starting ) and how much you want to spend, it came down to the AC Delco Voyager M29MF and a similar Interstate. Cost of each was close ... a little over $100. I finally decided on the Delco. Here are specs: Cold Cranking 675, Marine Cranking 845, Reserve Capacity 210 ( the highest I could find ). That's why I'm getting the Delco. Got a price of $117. Hope this helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by bhill
Delco Voyagers. My first set lasted over 10 years!
Your right Cherokee they last a long time.I fish around 150+ days a year and get at least 4 years out of the voyagers,my best is 7yrs.I do not trust on board chargers my buddy is on his 3rd one in 5 years and had to replace his batteries every couple years and I say its the on board chargers.Sometimes he gets out and in an hour or so he's dead they say your charged but their really not.I think they burn up your batteries.I know its a pain but I hook up individual chargers to all my batteries and charge on 6 amp over night or 2 amp if I have more than over night to wait.I've been out 3 times lately and have not charged them up yet,it's been windy and I've been on the trolling motor alot,I'll run them down pretty low when I can, then put a full charge too them,that's the way I've done it for over 20 yrs and it seems to work, so if'its not broke....
My experience is just the opposite. I don't fish nearly as much as you, but I always use my 3-bank on-board charger and it seems to do the job. I have heard there are major differences in the chargers, though. I invariably plug the charger in as soon as I unhook the boat and leave it overnight. Like you say, What ever works.
Do marine battery's have a memory?
Lead acid batteries do not have memory.
I bought 2 Optima blue top batteries in 02 along with a Minnkota 3 bank 10 amp on-board charger. The batteries are still working fine as far as I can tell. I had to replace the charger in 06 when we had a big rain and the bilge pump failed. The rain filled the boat and the batteries and the charger were underwater overnight. The batteries were still OK but the charger was fried. I bought the same charger as before, and everything is still working good. I live on Lake of Egypt, and the boat is in the water year-round, thru all types of weather. I'm pretty happy with my Optimas! And my MinnKota charger! I figure 12 years of service is pretty good!
Sears Diehard Platinums
Dan
My last ones are from Autozone, I think they are Duralast, going on 3rd year with no problems. The warranty may be a little better than most.
I prefer interstate
Interstate... May be a little more pricey but they sure last a long time
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