Battery Recomendation

[gritsnham]

Gonna get a new crank and two new trolling motor batteries for the season. Any recommendations on quality, where to buy and longevity with out breaking the bank?

[highlife4me]

I would recommend getting a pair of group 27 Interstate deep cycles. Best bang for your buck.

[TruthWalleyes]

+1.

I put 3 of those in my boat last year.

[delmuts]

+ 2.. There's three inter states in my boat also.

[Esox_Magnum]

+3 but would got to 29 oe 31 series if they fit...

[TruthWalleyes]

+3 but would got to 29 oe 31 series if they fit...

+1

[Nick Kuhn]

I will agree with the Interstate's. The price is right and they last long enough. Why spend twice as much for a battery that only gets you an extra 25%-35% longer life?

[Hawg]

Don't overlook Batteries Plus. Absolutly A1 products and their service is unbeatable. If a person ever has a problem with a battery from a big box store once, you'll go for service next time. I had horrible luck with Wally World's.

[Craigums]

Were do you guys buy the interstates? Heard the Everstarts at walmart arent too bad either

[TruthWalleyes]

I got mine from M&M in Slayton MN. I think the final bill for 3 was just slightly over $300.

[mabr]

Were do you guys buy the interstates? Heard the Everstarts at walmart arent too bad either

Got mine at Capra's last year. Best price I found around the area. Have your old ones with though for exchange.

[Esox_Magnum]

Everstart= Neverstart, been through as many as 6 in a season 2 dindnt make it 2 trips...Since went back to Interstates and never an issue...I get mine at any of the handfull of retailers in the area, auto repair shops, marine shops ect...

[dan z]

Werkers from batteries plus are great.

[EBass]

Optima Blue top for the T-motor. Going on year 5 with those.

[jac714]

I have had good luck with Sears Die Hard Deep Cycles. I am going to buy two new ones this year.

[Juan Grande]

I got an Optima Blue top for my starter two years ago and it's an awesome battery. Pricey though.

I need to replace my deep cycles this year and will probably go with Interstate since I know a rep.

[gritsnham]

Thanks for all the advice everyone...trying to get the best bang for my buck since every dollar saved goes closer to a new combo!

Heard good things about the optimas but would like to spend round 300 for 3 batterys. Looks like interstate will be my new purchase anyone got more specific info on where the best place to find them in the south/west metro area would be?

Thanks!

[Cherokee Ref]

Delco Voyagers. First starting battery lasted 11 years and the trolling motor batteries lasted 12 and 13 years! Needless to say, I replaced them with the same!

[KING]

it will put you a bit over your budget but i have been extremely happy with my cabelas AGM's. I think they are on sale now.

i switched from interstates to agm's and will never go back.

[TruthWalleyes]

Delco Voyagers. First starting battery lasted 11 years and the trolling motor batteries lasted 12 and 13 years! Needless to say, I replaced them with the same!

I gotta ask...how many days of the year are you using these?

[EBass]

I chose Optima since I have a jon boat and go to some larger lakes and rivers. Lil jon boat takes a beating from the waves on Tonka. Each year I had to replace the trolling motor batteries (they are upfront) by fall or they would only last an hour or so. Since I switched I have had 0 issues for 4 years and this will be year 5. They were $250 each and that was in 2008.

I think the beating from the waves loosened the plates in the Trojan's I used to get. The battery that runs the electronic is an interstate that is pretty old, but that sits in the back.

[gritsnham]

Also would be curious for more info on the delcos I would wear out a lithium battery before 10 years im sure with fishing so much and somedays burning on that troll motor.

I did see the sale on AGMs king and was thinking about going for them...anyone else have experience with these? I have always thought cabelas has good products but slightly overpriced...

King how long your batteries been going?

[Saint Paul Dan]

I've also had good experience with the werker batteries from batteries plus. Inexpensive and lasted 4 years so far, but my cranking battery probably needs to be replaced this year...

My electronics are connected to my battery for my motor, so its actually labeled as "multi-purpose" rather than specifically a cranking battery. Do most people have their electronics tied into their trolling motor deep cycle batteries? Or their cranking battery?

[Comit 2]

Two words. Glass mat.

AGM is glass mat. A"GM".

[Craigums]

Two words. Glass mat.

AGM is glass mat. A"GM".

I've heard very good things about AGM's. They are pricey though. Do you need a special or differant charger for AGM batteries opposed to the standard lead-acid?