Originally Posted by boatman22

As you know opinion's are like *******s....everyone has one....

I have been using Optima for as long as I can remember. You do not have to have a special charger for them. I have 4 Blue Top's in my boat now. Blue Top's are dual type batteries that can be used for starting and deep cycle, like for stereo's. And they come with a 3 year no question warranty. From Optima's web site:

Facts:
- Batteries are designed to store electricity.
- Batteries do not make electricity.
- Batteries must be charged before any testing is accurate or effective.
- Alternators ARE NOT battery chargers!
- Seldom to batteries discharge / re-charge on their own.
- Deep Cycle batteries will take much longer to charge.
- Battery chargers need to be tested and amperage and the voltage checked manually.
- Sitting a battery on concrete does NOT discharge it!

Battery charging instructions:

* Voltage at the battery terminals when vehicle is running should Be from a minimum of 12.8 volts to < 15.0 volts
* Battery chargers should charge 13.8 ? 15.50 volts,

Never charge a battery at > than 15.6 volts.

We recommend the following charging procedure for a fully discharged 34, 34/78, 75/35, and 6v:

1) Charge the battery A MINIMUM OF 100 amps for 15 mins ( @ 14.5+ volts)
a) Let battery and charger cool for 15 mins
2) Repeat step one at least four times - after letting battery cool 15 mins after each charge
3) Charge at 2-10 amps (trickle / automatic) for 24 hours minimum
4) Test the battery
5) D31 batteries: repeat each step again

Originally Posted by Trojan-man

I have had 4 optimas in my trojan for about 3 years now with absolutely no problems at all. I have no complaints

Originally Posted by jeff1000man

Your such a drama queen.

BTW

Originally Posted by wstultz

Why is Royal Purple having a poker run in LA when they are right here in Humble?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/p...ml#post2860755

Jeff, Here's a chance to grab a large sponsor for one, or several of our runs. JoeW, didn't you used to sell boxes to the plant in Humble? Do you have any connections for us?

Originally Posted by Trojan-man

I have had 4 optimas in my trojan for about 3 years now with absolutely no problems at all. I have no complaints

Originally Posted by tomtbone1993

Do you mean your dad has no complaints??? All you do is wash it, he is the one that uses it......

Originally Posted by joew.

Your boat hasn't been out in three years!

Originally Posted by Trojan-man

I have made plenty of secret trips in stealth mode at night lol

Originally Posted by joew.

The mainship was out yesterday with girls on the new bow cushions, radar spinning, and a new windlass, gen, a/c.... It was a proud day