BGIII

What type of batteries do you run in your boat? Marine deep cycle?, marine starting?, one of each?, combo deep cycle/starting? Need to replace both, not sure what to buy.

thanks

mcollinstn

I had great results from DEKA deep cycle batteries.
I am currently running AutoZone Gold Automobile batteries. 3 year free replacement (if you tell them it is for a car). Been running them for 3 years so far. Still got a gazillion months of prorated warranty left on them.

I rarely let the batteries get low, though. Maybe actually never allow them to get low.

Sydwayz

I run with two marine deep cycles.

Cignificant

I bought two Exxide's last fall and they're great! I left them in the boat all winter, raised and lowered the hatch, worked on lights - you name it. And they never even got weak...

Rambunctious

try optimabatteries.com
they are a division of our company, Johnson Controls

I happen to have two 1000 MCA deep cycle batteries ( not optimas) and always just use both for starting. they crank!!

whatever you decide, I think you cant beat good ol' Walmart for prices.

obnoxus

Optimas,,, they made a big difference in the stereo playing with motor not running,,,, if you are just using them to start the boat and dont do big draws though,,, I wouldnt waste the money

jdnca1

DIE HARD MARINE DEEP CYCLES (2)

SeaDated

Optimas!!! They are great. NO LEAKS, NO SMELLS. NO WORRIES. I'm on year 2 and love them. Lots of power. I'm running two deep cycle. Check www.dcbattery.com they have good prices. Eddie Marine make a killer box to hold them.

Mrgoodwrench

2 blue top Optimas.

Steve H

Two Optima red tops, one per side for starting. Two 4d deep cycle cat batteries for lights, fridge, inverter, etc. Rigged as three separate banks. I recomend the optimas, you can can crank your engine from here to breakfast and still have power left over.