How many batteries do you need
04-14-2005, 07:42 PM
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Re: How many batteries do you need
HEY DAN ITS RICK IN PA THAT BOUGHT YOUR OLD 25, I NOW HAVE THE 32 AUDACITY BOAT W/ 4 AMPS 400 W EACH 2 EQS AND 11 SPEAKERS W/ 3 SUBS I HAVE 3 BATTERYS AND HAVE NO PROBLEMS AT ALL.
BY THE WAY WHAT IS THE NEW RIDE I REALLY LIKED YOUR 37 ??
GL RICK
BY THE WAY WHAT IS THE NEW RIDE I REALLY LIKED YOUR 37 ??
GL RICK
04-14-2005, 08:20 PM
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Re: How many batteries do you need
In my last boat I had 2800 watts running 8 woofers and countless mids and highs. With just two optima batteries, I could play it at full volume for about 6 hours and still crank the motor at the end of the day. 
I did have a 200 amp alternator for charging between parties. 
The optima's are just rated at 55amp hours as stated before. One good (100amp hour) deep cycle battery will do if you want to save on some weight.
I did have a 200 amp alternator for charging between parties. The optima's are just rated at 55amp hours as stated before. One good (100amp hour) deep cycle battery will do if you want to save on some weight.
05-20-2005, 06:22 PM
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Re: How many batteries do you need
Originally Posted by thunderdan
I am wondering how many batteries I am going to need in my boat. It is going to have a 800w stereo in it with 2 amps, with twin 525's. It has 2 optima batteries and I am wondering if I should opt for a 3rd for backup?
05-20-2005, 06:32 PM
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Re: How many batteries do you need
At 800W i would think 2 batteries would be fine. If your concerned about the charge in the batteries but them on a slow charge when you have it parked so there fully charged next time you go out. With my old system I was pushing close to 2000W with only 2 batteries & never had any problems, as long as they were fully charged throughout the week with a trickle charger.
05-21-2005, 03:48 PM
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Re: How many batteries do you need
Remember this it depends on who's 800watts your talking about . Most amps are over rated .Some are not efficient 
Like a buddy of mine bought a 2000wt at the pawn shop and wondered why my 300 wt amp was louder
Like a buddy of mine bought a 2000wt at the pawn shop and wondered why my 300 wt amp was louder
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