Need new trolling moter deep cycle batteries, Had interstate lasted about three years, Has anybody used the bass pro batteries. What would you buy?. thanks for the info
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Need new trolling moter deep cycle batteries, Had interstate lasted about three years, Has anybody used the bass pro batteries. What would you buy?. thanks for the info
I'd like to try the optima's, but they are a little pricey. They may be worth it in the long run though.
Wal Mart everstart marine. Best bang for the buck. I did the research not too long ago. Same company makes the optima makes wal mart. Johnson Controls. Sometimes Exide makes them. It is contractual. I got delcos. They made by exide. Wasn't enough room in my boat battery compartment to hold the everstarts. They big.
I have everstarts, and they seem to be doing fine. One TM battery is 6 years old....
Spend the money if you fish 100 times a year like we do. Blue top optima best battery around. If you don't fish much, don't spend the money.
Delco Voyager!
Ditto - Delco Voyager
I got the 18 month free replacement Walmart Enterstate big yellow marine batteries. The work good running lights for nightstalking crappie. Even had one go bad inside the 18 months and got it replaced for free. Other one I have is over 3 years old and going strong.
I also use the wal-mart Everstart's. There good battery's.
Sure at a better price than the three a dealer priced me on a new boat. 3 Interstate 27 series 1 Hd cranking and 2 deep cycle for only $279.95.
Man 3 of the wal-marts were when I bought the last three Less then $200.
pete
Optimas made me a believer. They are a bit pricey but i havent been able to run them down yet! Lighter than any other batteries i have tried, safer construction. I am confident every time i go out that they will last. Worth the money if you fish on a regular basis.
my .02
chris
I have a question about battery charging: should I let the battery get to the almost dead level before I charge it again? Or is charging it after a normal fishing outing ok?
I had someone tell me that the more I charge a battery without letting it "die down" the more harm I'm doing to it.
Your battery will last much longer if you recharge it immediately after every use. Never completely discharge them. Deep cycles don't like that.Quote:
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Thanks IBNFSHN.
I was also told that I never have to charge the cranking battery. I know there's a charge when the moltor is running, but it seems you should charge it every now and again.
Most older outboards have small amperage charging circuits. So if you just make short runs to where you want to fish then your starting battery never does get fully recharged. If you are making longer runs everytime then you may be OK. Also keep in mind that your charging circuit does not reach full potential until your motor is running about 2000 RPM or higher. I haven't worked on any of the newer motors especially the 4 cycle so I don't know what they are putting in them these days. I use a 3 bank on-board charger hooked to all my batteries. When I get home I plug it in and forget it until next time to go. I have been know to forget to unplug the extension cord from the boat but we won't talk about that. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Skinny1
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Originally Posted by gabowman
The newer battery just went out so guess what?!? FREE REPLACEMENT! :p Might be a tad aggrevating but as long as it keeps going this way I wont have to buy another battery. :D
I have two matching Walmart Enterstate Big Yellow batteries and I'm starting on the 3 yr with them and when they give out they will be replaced with the exact same ones if I can get them. I have fished 3 days solid running a 65lb 24 volt trolling motor and when I put them on the chargers they still had 85 percent.