Boat Batteries

[woody1975]

Bought my first boat this year Alumacraft Dominator with a 75 horse Merc. Everything has gone well, but the batteries are weak and will need to be replaced before next spring. My question is what batteries do you recommend (starting and trolling)?

Thanks

[Lund4Fish]

If you're looking to keep the cost as low as you can, the marine batteries that Wallmart sells are tough to beat for the money. If you want to go first class and don't mind spending a little extra, go with the Trojan's.

[Northlander]

I have had very good luck and service with Interstate batteries. Thats all I will use in my truck and boat now.

Not so much because the batteries are good but because I have been very impressed with my local Interstate shops service.

[Surface Tension]

Get yourself a Marine battery for the outboard and a Deep cycle for the trolling motor and accessories.

Sometimes the trolling motor can interfere(give off noise) with a sounder. The Marine battery is designed to be used as a starting battery and some long,low amp draw use, something like you sounder can be used there. However if you start putting lighting, livewells and other accessories onto the starting battery you start to draw it down. Its your starting battery so you don't want to do that. Use your deep cycle for those.

[woody1975]

Thanks for the input

DL

[DeanoB]

get the Optima or go to fleet farm and get the road runner ace

[Down Deep]

My first choice is Interstate....Next is Excide

[c&amagn]

Just read in Consumer Reports that the NAPA batteries including the Deep Cycle Marine batteries are rated #1 in all areas. Anybody use their brand before???

[overdalimit]

I went to NAPA and they sold me STOWAWAYS. So far so good.