Batteries

Jmp · May 24, 2017

What do you guys run in your boats? I have some blue top optimas that I'm going to replace. I do t think they are what they used to be. I have a couple that are only 16 months old and on there way out. I can't warranty them because I'm not the original purchaser. Do you guys think the agm are worth the premium you pay over the lead acid?

Kailuaboy89 · May 24, 2017

Im going on 2 years now with good ol lead acid autozoners I bought in Parker in may 2015, and they are still kickin'

Backlash · May 24, 2017

Red Tops on the Dodge and an AGM in the Suburban. Red Top for one Toyota and a lead acid for the other.

One Red and one Blue Top for the boat even though it isn't up and running. LMAO!

I'm all over the board here!

CoolCruzin · May 24, 2017

regular auto battery's

TPC · May 24, 2017

COSTCO

FreeBird236 · May 24, 2017

Nothing fancy, but got 9 years out of two Centennial Marine batteries. They were working great, but replaced them last spring with the same because I was starting to worry. Don't have a huge stereo and always kept them charged.:thumbsup

K-DOG · May 24, 2017

I run 2 Optima Blue Tops. Never left me stranded and one of them is going on 8 years old.

Boat 405 · May 24, 2017

I run a set of AGM batteries Group 34. About $175 a piece. Got them at All American Battery in Havasu. I keep them on a battery tender whenever the boat isn't in the water. Did the same with my single 1250 Odyssey, It went 10 years and counting

shintoooo · May 24, 2017

Odyssey. I've had the same pair for 10 years and they are still running strong. Expensive but worth it.

zx14 · May 24, 2017

Jmp said:
What do you guys run in your boats? I have some blue top optimas that I'm going to replace. I do t think they are what they used to be. I have a couple that are only 16 months old and on there way of. I can't warranty them because I'm not the original purchaser. Do you guys think the agm are worth the premium you pay over the lead acid?

I have heard the"their not what they used to be" my last pair I bought in 2008, I just replaced them, not because I had too, but just insurance, I run the stereo all day, start and move all day, I've never had an issue, I like they don't spill, and they have never left me stranded.
Just my 2 cents.

Icky · May 24, 2017

shintoooo said:
Odyssey. I've had the same pair for 10 years and they are still running strong. Expensive but worth it.

Which ones, I've been thinking about switching to these once my current ones are done

HavaToon · May 24, 2017

The question is do you have a big stereo and play it loud for long periods of time? If yes go with Odyssey, if no go with a good lead acid.

shintoooo · May 24, 2017

Icky said:
Which ones, I've been thinking about switching to these once my current ones are done

http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-31m-pc2150st-battery.html?gclid=CMTW-bPXiNQCFc1lfgodohoA1g

Scott E · May 24, 2017

Optima Blue Tops from Costco with an on-board charger. Blue Tops were purchased at Costco when boat was being built in 2006. When the boat is in the garage the battery charger is plugged in.

COCA COLA COWBOY · May 24, 2017

If you don't maintain your batteries, I would go with the cheapest option with the best return policy like Costco. I used to pull my stereo batteries and use them in my garage for old car stereo equipment that I used while washing cars. If you maintain them and want long lasting charges to run stereo equipment, go with XS Batteries. They outperform just about everything.

https://www.google.com/search?q=xs+.....69i57j0l5.3558j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

USMC2010 · May 24, 2017

3.5 years on a Centennial Marine #1 and 2.5 years on a blue top optima for #2. I lost battery number 2 (Centennial) in my first year of having the Nordic, installed a permanent mounted charger and haven't had any problems since.

TPC · May 24, 2017

zx14 said:
I have heard the"their not what they used to be" my last pair I bought in 2008, I just replaced them, not because I had too, but just insurance, I run the stereo all day, start and move all day, I've never had an issue, I like they don't spill, and they have never left me stranded.
Just my 2 cents.

The Optimas I buy directly from Optima seem to be OK.
Other sellers of Optimas? Well, I think their may some kinda monkey business as to how old they really are, and how poorly they were maintained in storage when shipped.

rivermobster · May 24, 2017

Green top Interstate Marine batteries. Deep cycle. They usually last 5-6 years, and my boat lives out in the heat at the river.

Bobby V · May 24, 2017

K-DOG said:
I run 2 Optima Blue Tops. Never left me stranded and one of them is going on 8 years old.

Same here. I have 4. Its to much $$$ to change my kustom battery covers that just fit Optimas.

Singleton · May 24, 2017

rivermobster said:
Green top Interstate Marine batteries. Deep cycle. They usually last 5-6 years, and my boat lives out in the heat at the river.

Same setup. Going on year 4. First set lasted 6 years. Upgraded stereo this off season and depending on what occurs, we will add a 3rd dedicated for starting and 2 for the stereo. All 3 will be green tops.

rivermobster · May 24, 2017

Singleton said:
Same setup. Going on year 4. First set lasted 6 years. Upgraded stereo this off season and depending on what occurs, we will add a 3rd dedicated for starting and 2 for the stereo. All 3 will be green tops.

I split mine one for starting only, one for Everything else. [emoji106]

HitIt · May 24, 2017

I usually go with whatever lead acid deep cycle Costco happens to carry and replace them fairly often. I feel better having fresh mediocre batteries than trying to keep fancy batteries lasting a long time.

fishing fool · May 24, 2017

I have 2 interstate green top group 24 in the boat right now. I was thinking of adding one of these close to the amp. Is it worth the money or not???

Kinetik HC600 BLU Series 600-Watt 12-Volt High Current AGM Car Audio Power Cell Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LUBQ4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TnCjzb46HVN45

rvrrun · May 24, 2017

rivermobster said:
Green top Interstate Marine batteries. Deep cycle. They usually last 5-6 years, and my boat lives out in the heat at the river.

Thats what our boat has and I have never had any problems. I've never had anything but bad luck with Optima. All of the hotrods have Odyssey.

pwerwagn · May 24, 2017

I have a pair of interstates in mine. Both dated 2011, no issues, no onboard charger (but we use the boat very frequently, even in the winter).

ElAzul · May 25, 2017

It's no secret Optima is not the same since Johnson Controls started building them in Mexico. Shitty part is they usually give no warning I have then just die like a direct short or something. Exide has been crap even though they are made in the USA. Stick to East Penn, Odyssey, XS for stereo and hopefully have better luck than some of the junk out there. Batteries and trailer tires are almost the same crapshoot.

plaster dave · May 25, 2017

4 interstate batteries
1-start
3-stereo
onboard charger with a
Honda eu 1000.

CobraDave · May 25, 2017

My interstates will blow optimas out of the water!!

28skater · May 25, 2017

Sears gel battery going on 4 years still holding a charge and they loose very little over the winter.

Another great option is to buy battery's from Summit Racing 100% warranty great pricing and free next day delivery.

If your battery is still in the warranty period just call them up say no worky and they send you a brand new one no charge no testing with no return necessary! :champagne:

Some could say 2fo1

ElAzul · May 25, 2017

28skater said:
Sears gel battery going on 4 years still holding a charge and they loose very little over the winter.

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Another great option is to buy battery's from Summit Racing 100% warranty great pricing and free next day delivery.

If your battery is still in the warranty period just call them up say no worky and they send you a brand new one no charge no testing with no return necessary! :champagne:

Some could say 2fo1

Almost positive Odyssey made those DieHards

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