Battery Drama

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December 26, 2012 at 1:52 am #415910

bucknbass
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Looking to change out batteries trolling batteries. Not sure exactly what mine are, I have o e that after full charge will not read but about 10.4, so I wanta changeem both before its time to really use them. Ones I have are a solid grey and are makes that they are gel batteries. Before I purchased two ones, wanted to get opinions from those on the site…I am just compilling info before I make this investment. Any and all opinions are appreciated…thanks to all

December 26, 2012 at 2:44 am #415912

mark thompson
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sears diehard platium 31 . this battery is the only way to go. weight is the only drawback.

December 26, 2012 at 2:51 am #415914

Bass Cat Boats
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I have been using 3-Optima D31Ms that are about 6 years old now and still as strong as day one. I buy mine thru Amazon.com for about 225.00 each shipped.

December 26, 2012 at 5:17 am #415916

Bass Cat Boats
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Batteries on the troller side we dont think are worth AGM costs for everyday use. The cranking battery we do find real long term gains with the Sears Platinum and a few other batteries. Batteries are all about weight for performance, lighter ones just wont last as long andheavieroneswe dont think require AGM plate configuration.

December 26, 2012 at 12:59 pm #415918

VTBassCat
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Dont waste the money on high dollar trolling motor batteries. Go with whatever 27 series $89 wet cell battery is available in your area. They all, for the most part, last two (maybe three) years. Anything over that and you are on borrowed time. My opinion only. I am sure someone will be along to tell how he gets five years out of trolling motor batteries, and I am sure there are some who have had better experiences as far as life, but in my experience, going for the big dollars on trolling motor batteries is wasting money. For what its worth, I get Interstate but wouldnt hesitate to get any of the other $89 price range batteries out there.Cranking battery is another story story, as BCB said.Bill Spence St. Albans, VT [url=mailto:billspence@yahoo.com]billspence@yahoo.com[/url] http://www.twinstatebassin.com Bass Cat Boats http://www.basscat.com Vexilar Marine Electronics http://www.vexilar.com

December 26, 2012 at 2:50 pm #415920

bucknbass
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Thanks a bunch so much for the input… Kinda was thinking along those same lines.. TMotor batteries almost seem to be a disposable part of bass boats however a very important one. W/out them there is no flipping and pitching!!! I will explore more avenues and continue research, thanks so much for the response

December 26, 2012 at 4:42 pm #415922

northern basser
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I agree with VTBassCat. I run interstate 29s and have had good luck with them and change them out every 3 seasons.

December 26, 2012 at 5:17 pm #415924

Tideman
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1ST OF ALL I HAVE A 2007 PUMA WITH THE ORIGINAL TROJAN BATTERIES….NOW THEY MAY GO OUT TOMORROW,BUT THEY HAVE BEEN THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD.2ND,HERE IN HATTIESBURG WE HAVE A STORE, BATTERY WORLD..THEY GAVE ME A PRICE OF 85.00 ON A TROJANCRANKING BATTERY 1000 CCA……IF THIS IS CORRECT,THAT WILL BE MY NEXT CRANKER…

December 26, 2012 at 5:58 pm #415926

bucknbass
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On the Interstates regular or the Pro ECL?

December 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm #415928

northern basser
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The last interstates that I bought were the Pro. I never had my boat long enough to tell the difference, but I fished all day during a tournament in white caps with a fortrex 101 and had juice to spare.
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