Batteries

Bertram Brad · Post by **Bertram Brad** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:52 am

I searched for batteries but didn't any good info. What types of batteries do most of you use? I've had my boat for 7 years now and it's time to replace the batteries for the first time. I've got separate starting batteries from the house bank. Starting are AGM. House are gel. I have three house paralleled together. I've got sticker shock. I don't want to spend 2k fir three new gel batteries. Just looking to see what you guys are using. If I were to go wet cell I'd want no maintenance batteries. Thanks

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:38 am

I replaced each of my 8d's with 2 OPTIMA Batteries. They have lasted a lot longer than my 8d's did and are maintenance free. Not to mention the fact that I'm not able to lift the 8d's around anymore. My mechanic told me this is what all of his customers have gone to.

Capn Tony · Post by **Capn Tony** » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:18 am

I use Odessy they run a few hundred each but well worth the money.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:09 pm

Two 8D AGM's and they are rock solid. Rick Ticket 85 SF Merc 454 MPI's Falmouth, MA

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:18 pm

I usually get 7 years or more from regular old lead acid 8d's. Not sure how everyone else uses batteries but mine never get run down , always have just about a full charge so they live an easy life.

Bertram Brad · Post by **Bertram Brad** » Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:17 pm

I went with the (3) DEKA 8A/8D AGM batteries. They had very nice specs and I got a fairly decent price per battery $585. Got them all wired up last weekend and eberything seems to running well. I will take it out for the real test this weekend.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:10 am

You'll love that you never have to service them. Make sure you've got a nice 3 or 4 stage charger and your battery problems will be a distant memory Rick Ticket 85 SF Merc 454 MPI's Falmouth, MA