What is the BEST Deep Cycle Marine Battery you can buy?

[TSCTSC]

Looking to get a good deep cycle battery to power my trolling motor and my accessories. What brand should I go for and what price should I expect to pay?

[Phred52]

TSCTSC, I JUST replaced the batteries in my golf cart(at the lake)last summer, and my boat this spring, again with TROJANS. The golfcart batteries were new in '92,. The trolling motor batteries were put in in '95. Ain't NO other batteries going in ANY of my future boats after I got THAT kinda service. I run size 27 or 31's. They DON'T cost any more and you DO get your $'s worth. And I still get 2 or3 years use out of my old trollers for the fish-house! Phred52

[RedDB76]

I've heard good thing about Optima Batteries - and an acquaintance just recommended the batteries Cabela's sells.

I'm thinking about picking up a dual-purpose gel cell myself - just haven't convinced myself I need to drop well over $100 on one......

[Griggs]

I've got a Trojan SC200 and I love it. Everytime I use it I'm impressed with how long it lasts. I'm about to pick up another of the same ones to run my 24v system.

[Giant_Jackpot]

Guys,

Just remember that run time is all about reserve capacity or the amp hour ratings. An Optima with 200 amp hours is going to last as long as a Trojan with 200 amp hours etc. etc. I’m not saying that the Trojan won’t last longer in terms of years of service just be careful when comparing numbers. The Optima’s are great because they are sealed so you don’t worry about acid spilling. I’m currently on my 3rd year with 31 series batteries from Batteries Plus and have been happy with them.

[BIG]

Check the prices at Battery City - off Broadway in Mpls...great prices, great advice.........

[Guest]

OPTIMA--enough said

[CabinBoy]

For the money, quality & reputation, Interstate.

[Northlander]

I really have had great luck with my Interstates.

[PierBridge]

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I really have had great luck with my Interstates.

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Interstates

[Walleye Guy]

I have Interstate, Diehard and Trojan and there is no comparison in my opinion. The Trojan is the best brand I have owned. I have heard good things about Optima's but have never owned one.

[CabinBoy]

Just curious. What makes the Trojan so much better that there is no comparison? Have never had one so I can't compare to an Interstate.

[TSCTSC]

Hey, what about Cabela's AGM? This is the Advanced GLass Technology with Dual Purpose.