Battery Recommendation

[Paul P]

I need to replace my cranking battery and 2 trolling batteries (24 volt trolling motor). I don't fish tournaments but do full days of fishing. What brand batteries do you recommend that will not break the bank?



Thanks



Paul

 

[Max Neathamer2]

Hey Paul,



You will get various responses to what brand of battery to get. In most cases, its a Ford, Chevy, Dodge thing. One thing for sure, you pay for what you get. I have a 13 year old Nitro that came with interstates. They lasted 6 years. Bought another set, they too, lasted 6 years. Last year though, I went with Trojan's. No reason except for the dealer I had do my lower unit seals only sold Trojans and I got a package deal. Great batteries. Lots of power. I feel you cant go wrong with either set.



Max

 

[Richard Marriner]

We bought Optima blue tops just over a year ago and had one fail just recently. It might have been a fluke because it looked "used" when we bought it. However got it replaced free. Before those we had Interstate batteries those lasted 5 years. I don't think you can go wrong with Interstate, unless you want a sealed AGM battery, but that's a whole'nother Ford, Chevy thing too... :lol:

 

[fatrap]

Buy mine at Bass Pro Shop. they work fine for me.



fatrap

 

[Jim in VA]

I'm with fatrap. Running BPS batteries going on three years with no problems. Had Interstates. Lasted less than three - AND I took care of them (topped distilled water, charged with smart charger after a day on the water, etc.). On sale, the BPS' run just under $100/battery at the Group 27 size.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

In batts, you DEFINITELY get what you pay for. Personally, I don't like the Interstates. Went through 4 in 2 years on my TM. I gave them the benefit of the doubt on the first 2 but when the second 2 went out, I trashed them and went with the Wally World ones. I averaged 3 years on every set of those I bought and that was with me guiding and on the TM all the time. I will get AGM's on my next boat and I will pay out the nose. It is worth it if you are going to keep your rig for a while.



TOXIC

 

[Kenny Guess]

Well, my 2004 PT 175 is still on it's original interstat starting battery.....hard to believe but true. But I must admit, I check the cells before I go out now with a hydro meter because I know it has to go out soon. 7-8 years for a battery is un-heard of.....the interstate troll battery lasted over 5 years and when I changed it I went with another brand only because I could not find an interstate dealer close to home.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Starting batts are a different beast. I had the original.....small....Interstate in my boat for 7 years and the only reason I took it out was because CIII gave me an AC Delco that he won in a tournament. The interstate is still in my garage and it was good the last time I checked. That would put it at 10 years old now.



TOXIC

 

[Paul P]

 

[Bob Bourget2]

I would prefer you to spend the "extra" on a good "crank" battery. You'll need a 1000CCA / 800MCA battery for your {115 EFI} outboard. Troll motor batteries....find a good source close by, consider warranty and cost. Since you are a recreational boater, don't get caught up with having the "best". An old timer once told me...."judge a battery by how much it weighs"...truer words could not have been spoken. I have had extremely good luck with EXIDE.

 

[Paul P]

Thanks Bob.