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I am looking at an Optima Dual purpose battery. It is $276 at local auto stores and also on Amazon. This same battery is listed at Cabelas for $219. Problem is the closest Cabelas is 60 miles away. Y'all know any other sellers that have good price on the Optima? I think the model is DFM34. It is the smaller of 3 in that type.
SeaRay,Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
question why are you looking at that battery ??
The little skiff I bought has space under the seat for a battery but it is not tall enough for any wet cell deep cycle. The AGM can be used in any position and I have to lay it on its side to fit. This particular one had the dimensions to fit and is more than adequate to crank the 9.9 Yamaha and run the trolling motor. I have a separate small battery under the center console to run DF, aerator,and accessories.
DAYUM !!! now that's one hell of good thinking there !!!:cheers2:ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Ray,Cabela's won't ship for free. I got 3 agm's from them a couple years ago and was free shipping.
Try Bass Pro they are the same company now
Ray, One possibility to investigate is you may be able to order online at Advance Auto Parts for a 20% savings (up to $50 max) and pick up at the store. That is if they carry the battery you want.
SAMs has the optima battery look it up on line if you don't have a membership I will go with you to get one
Only ones I see on Sam's website are Duracell ATM marine batteries. They probably would be OK but I can't find the dimensions for it. Someone also mentioned Cosco but I am not a member of either store.
Ray , Have you looked at the Oddessy batterys ? We use em in everything here at the shop. They come in a small version that is AGM. I got one in my mower and it is on it's side. Been working for over a year now. Aint sure on price but can get it at company cost if you want me to check.
Ray, a couple years back our Interstate all battery store had some optima blue and yellow top. Last time or two I have been up there I did not notice them though.If you have one of those close to you give them a callI was very close on room when I moved my trolling motor batteries up front in my boat, I thought I may have o go that route but didn't. I gained a 1/2" by swapping out the 3/4" plywood and replacing it with 1/4" aluminum plate. That squeezed me by.
Was not familiar with them. The 34PC1500 seems close to the Optima. What would it run me without a battery core to trade in?Quote:
Originally Posted by ofishlbizzness
Ray, the interstate place way out on shop road use to have those batteries, I know about 2 years ago when I was there. They always gave me a good price on Batteries also. One thing the remember about warranty, I bought a battery at Sam's a few years back, but didn't keep the membership up and when the battery died before the full replacement warrant was out, they wouldn't warranty the battery unless I renewed the membership. The manager wouldn't budge either. I left and went straight to Wal-Mart, never had a problem with a warranty there. And I've never went back to Sam's again. It takes a lot of saving to pay for that membership.
I don't have a membership either. We don't buy enough to justify it. I have 2 new Walmart Marine batteries in the Duracraft. They just won't fit in the skif.
Should read 34MPC1500.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Ray anytime you want to go to SAMs just give me a call I will be more than glad to take you. You can get in on my membership. Last time I looked at batteries they had a couple optima batteries. They may have been old stock.
If the battery you are looking for is the D34M, Academy Sports is showing $199.99 for it if you have one nearby. If they do not have one in-stock, maybe they can order one for you. I am guessing it is the D34M because I do not see a model DFM34.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Thanks MHB, there is one near me. I will check it out, that is a good price. The DFM34-950 came off the actual Optima battery at Advance Auto