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Bottom Dweller · #1 02-07-2009, 10:36 PM

Ok guys? I took both batteries out of the boat and left on a trickle charger. 1 is allready on the weak side. Question is? If I'm gonna buy a new battery or batteries. What do I buy? A Optima gel filled or a regular type battery?

dreamon · #2 02-07-2009, 11:31 PM

For what its worth this is what I have and have had no problems. Group 27 dual purpose, Duralast Marine Batts. Specs are: 1000MCA @32F, 115 AH, 180 reserve capacity. Last year $69.99 ea. at Auto Zone. Good luck

Mark215 · #3 02-07-2009, 11:44 PM

I would buy regular. If your set up is 1 battery is only for the engine and the other is for house loads I would put in 1 starting & 1 deep cycyle (for house loads) If your battery starts and powers your electronics together then I recommend a dual pupose battery like Dreamon recommended. I use Intersate batteries also heard good things about Deka. If you do a search everyone has good and bad things to say about each manufacturer. Just check the date when the battery was made to make sure your picking up a fresh one.

CaptBob · #4 02-08-2009, 01:50 AM

A dual purpose and a Starting battery are they way to go......I replace one every year, so one that battery is new and the other will be one year old..

If you are not in a hurry West Marine always has a great battery sale in early spring, as much as 50% off

Bottom Dweller · #5 02-08-2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks guys. I'm leaning towards a Optima type deep cycle battery, Possibly? Last year I got a new Interstate battery and is ok , the other one is a little weak and not holding a charge

CAPT RALPH · #6 02-08-2009, 02:52 PM

I have BEEN useing DEKA MARINE MASTERS.The best i have ever used .I take them out put them in the garage and put them in in the spring and never had to charge them.$75.