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| Author: | SmokeEater829 [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Marine batteries |
Just wanting to see what everyone is running in their rigs. I'll be setting up my new rig over the next few weeks or so and wanted to hear what y'all are running. I had a Blue Top Optima in my last boat, but I'm thinking a $200+ battery might not be necessary for this lawnmower motor. |
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| Author: | Over the LINE [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Academy Sports over on the WB Expressway has the best deals I have found. Bottom of the line Dual purpose is what I run. Use the same quality but 105 amp hour size on larger boats. Get a few years out of them. |
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| Author: | Beadlejuicejr [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I run the blue top I find it's worth it never had a dead battery or it running low while frogging all night |
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| Author: | T-Bubba [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Optima yellow top. |
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| Author: | MaXXis85 [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Neverstart from wal mart. Hasnt let me down. been running them in all my vehicles as replacement battieris too. This one in the GTR was bought in 08. Still cranking |
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| Author: | saveontaxes [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I run optima's in every boat, trucks, cars, no spills, no problems. |
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| Author: | JIMMY W [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Blue top Optima
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| Author: | Mudhole [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Blue top here as well |
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| Author: | jp0242 [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
| Author: | Wilson [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
AC Delco Voyager's have been the best batteries I have ever used. I have always bought two at a time and I'm on my third set without ever having a problem. I average at least 5 years a set and I only replace them for my own piece of mind. They used to be the only maintenance-free marine batteries that I knew of. In the last few years they changed something and the batteries now have fill caps but it still says not to open them. I don't know why they changed or if it had any effect of the quality but I haven't noticed a difference in the last two years with the new ones. I buy the group 27 size batteries and use one for starting and one for trolling. I can almost troll all night while bowfishing with this size. |
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| Author: | riverratdm84 [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
my buddy has 11 years on an interstate n its still goin |
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| Author: | petrel [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Either Deka, Sears Platinum, or Trojan on other boats. Just NAPA on my aquatic lawn mower. |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
i run the smallest car battery walmart offers!! Been in my boat over a year now!! |
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| Author: | DuckHunterF250 [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
blue top for me as well |
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| Author: | swamphonkey [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I had a cheap battery blow up in my rock crawler once the caps blew off with such force it seperated the welds on my hood. I had outward dents on my hood. luckily It was a standard and I push started it, or I might still be in the desert. I will never buy another cheap battery again if you have to replace it spend the money and buy a good battery that you don't have to worry about. theres enough things to go wrong out in the middle of nowhere, freezing with ice in the winter! If you run a trolling motor and have 2 batteries I might chance it knowing you have a back-up! 
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| Author: | Team Camo [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I hear all these guys talk about their bad experiences with the Academy Stowabouts, but I've had 3 of em & only 1 has ever failed, but it was a dead cell after about 3 yrs & absolutely 0 maintainence. I don't keep mine on any kind of chargers or nothin, just run em & give em a lil boost ever once in a while. |
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| Author: | POKER1 [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I don't take any chances and carry a second lawn tractor battery just in case and for the winch. Its light and don't take up any room. I also have a small onboard charger that I plug in once I get home to make sure its topped off before my next trip. |
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| Author: | Labs4Life [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I run the interstate cranking on my motor and a deep cycle for my trolling motor never had a problem with them price was not to bad! |
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| Author: | shallow water master [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
interstate i told u ones and ill tell ya aging my cuz it the way to go. never steered u wrong before |
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| Author: | take'emgator [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Energizer, i like the pink bunny! |
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| Author: | Wilson [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
| Author: | swamprat11 [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
you can use what you want but i buy the optima blems "you gotta ask for em" get them half off and for the weight. they CANT be beat |
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| Author: | MeatWagon [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
| Author: | fowl habbit [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I run the Blue Top Optima as well. Best 200 bucks I spent I never have to worry about it frezzing when its 10 degrees out hunting some mornings. |
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| Author: | backwaterballer [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I just bought a optima blue top for the new rig. |
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| Author: | coastal [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
A regular car battery will do fine. Deep cycle batteries are made to be drained and recharged.WAL-MART 3 year free replacement. |
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| Author: | SmokeEater829 [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I'm probably gonna go with deep cycle batteries for the new boat. I'll have one for the motor and my electronics and one as a backup that will power my 12v outlets when I'm frogging. |
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| Author: | Wilson [ Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
The Delco's are Dual-Purpose batteries from what I was told. |
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| Author: | robertb4wd [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Interstate. I had one on the godevil rig I just sold. Lots of time sitting. It never needed a charge for over two years. I thought about an optima, but two battery stores said they had more optimas come back than any other battery. Don't know how true that is. |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I have an AC Delco that has hundreds of hours on it with no problemo. I hook it up to the motor and charge while running then bring it to the front and troll with it. |
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| Author: | autogateman [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
black top super start |
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| Author: | bowfishingnut [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
| Author: | postalpaul [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Who's the ass that mentioned batteries now mines is actin up!! 
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| Author: | CLICKSTER [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
got two blue top optimas in my boat the smalled on for my engine and the deep cycle for the winch and q-beam |
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| Author: | Redhead Rendezvous [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Duralast multi purpose 160 reserve. Lasted several trips up and down the river running trot lines with a 55 thrust minnkota and two flood lights going during the evening and was still at 50% or so when I get it home to float charge. I don't even have a full year on it yet so I cannot attest to its lifespan. But maintanance is everything for getting the most out of anything. |
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| Author: | cjhondaboy [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Marine batteries |
Optima blue tops! 150$ is well worth it, you'll never go with anything else. We Got em at the shop n sell em all day long, can't hardly keep em stocked |
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| Author: | Pintail58 [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Whatever we have at the shop..... |
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| Author: | SmokeEater829 [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
Where is your shop? Cuz I can't find them for $150. |
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| Author: | Chico80x [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
I run the Marine Duralast from Autozone and haven't had an issue yet. The one's in my center console are 5 years old now and going strong but I think it's also has to do with the fact that I keep the Guest charger plugged in all year long too. I would've bought the Optima's but I can't imagine they'd be that much better than the ones I'm using now at half the price. |
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| Author: | dpd [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Marine batteries |
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