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Troll battery rec
Posted on 5/29/17 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 5/29/17 at 5:00 pm
Need to replace (3) 36 v trolling batteries. What do y'all recommend in lead not optimum $ and where to pickup for good pricing.
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Posted on 5/29/17 at 5:06 pm to fishbaja2
Picked up 3 115ah batteries for about $100ea with cores. Del star brand.
Wholesale Battery Company.
Wholesale Battery Company.
Posted on 5/29/17 at 5:13 pm to fishbaja2
Costco has interstate. I think Around $75
Posted on 5/29/17 at 6:29 pm to fishbaja2
Everstart Maxx 29DC 115ah @ Walmart $100
I just replaced one on friends rig after 11yrs of trolling motor service that was abused most of its life. Boat does have onboard charger but batteries were often completely drained, never charged after a trip, and spent months between charges. The other two are still doing fine.
I just replaced one on friends rig after 11yrs of trolling motor service that was abused most of its life. Boat does have onboard charger but batteries were often completely drained, never charged after a trip, and spent months between charges. The other two are still doing fine.
Posted on 5/29/17 at 9:13 pm to AutoYes_Clown
I've used the academy group 31's for last few years with no problems.
Posted on 5/29/17 at 9:31 pm to fishbaja2
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Costco has interstate. I think Around $75
I 2nd interstate batteries.
Although I've had those Everstart batteries from walmart in my flatbottom boat for years. They seem to work great.
I have 3 interstate batteries in my bay boat. They have a reputation for simply being better quality.
Posted on 5/29/17 at 10:15 pm to YawBaw7
Academy has an exide 105 amp on sale for $80 and has 115 amp for $120 ish. Guess wondering if much difference and opinions on exide
Posted on 5/29/17 at 10:26 pm to fishbaja2
I bought mine from Advance Auto Parts last year, so far so good. Order online use code TRT41 for 40.00 off a 100.00 purchase.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 3:30 am to Bama Shadow
I'm with the everstart maxx also. They're around 100 bucks and have a 2 year full replacement on them.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 6:39 am to LEASTBAY
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Posted on 5/30/17 at 6:47 am to AutoYes_Clown
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Everstart Maxx 29DC 115ah @ Walmart $100
I use to use and recommend these exclusively because they were the best deal around but they have changed suppliers or construction. I have had problems with the last three I have bought.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:42 am to Chris4x4gill2
There s just no way that I would not go back with optima's or another AGM battery that is close to it. Just do not see the value in anything less anymore after having them for so long. Lithium-ion is also a great option. I guess I will never buy another lead battery for anything I own. Just no value in them. It's 2017 read up on batteries before you waste anymore money on lead.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:49 am to Boat Motor Bandit
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It's 2017 read up on batteries before you waste anymore money on lead.
That's a pretty broad statement, and pretty ironic considering how much those newer technologies cost. No battery lasts forever, and if I know for a fact what I'm using it for is going to chew up batteries then I'm not spending $500 on a lithium for lower capacity and no added benefit.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:57 am to TheDrunkenTigah
quote:forget the lithium talk unless you're a sponsored pro fisherman.
That's a pretty broad statement, and pretty ironic considering how much those newer technologies cost. No battery lasts forever, and if I know for a fact what I'm using it for is going to chew up batteries then I'm not spending $500 on a lithium for lower capacity and no added benefit.
But sealed AGM batteries are the way to go. Unless you've had them then don't comment.
Will survive way longer than any wet cell battery. Sealed means no more corroded wires and will hold a charge for longer than conventional wet celled battery.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 8:58 am to Boat Motor Bandit
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Just no value in them.
That's their selling point...their value.
Not to mention you can't get an optima in anything over 75ah...and that's $300.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 9:00 am to meauxjeaux2
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But sealed AGM batteries are the way to go. Unless you've had them then don't comment.
Will survive way longer than any wet cell battery. Sealed means no more corroded wires and will hold a charge for longer than conventional wet celled battery.
I've used AGMs, and they have their place, but again nothing is gonna come close to wet cell when it comes to amp hours per dollar. A cranking battery is one thing, trolling motor batteries are another. There is no one right battery for every application.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 9:01 am to DownSouthDave
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Not to mention you can't get an optima in anything over 75ah...and that's $300.
Bingo, and spiral cells are made to generate a lot of cranking amps by having more surface area. That's the exact opposite of what you want in a deep cycle, that extra surface area is just easier to sulfate.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 9:02 am to TheDrunkenTigah
quote:of course. You wouldn't want a deep cycle battery for cranking.
A cranking battery is one thing, trolling motor batteries are another. There is no one right battery for every application.
Posted on 5/30/17 at 12:39 pm to meauxjeaux2
I can tell those that haven't experienced AGM batteries from those that have by the comments and the attempt at justification. The 2 oldest red top optima cranking batteries I have are a 2003 or 2004 respectively. I have one on my boat (250 Merc) and the other on a 2000 Chevy 4X4 with a 350. Both have had zero cranking issues ever. For those that are bad with math, that is a 13 and a 14 year old battery that are still doing there job in a truck and a boat motor that both require more than average cranking amps. Both are used well because I am outdoors in one or the other and sometimes both every weekend. I have 4 Blue top Optima's 2 in the bass boat and two in my Aluminum boat. All 4 at least 3 years old and the oldest may be getting close to 10 years old. Zero issues ever with any of them.
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