Trolling Motor batteries

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Permalink Reply by Scott Sevigny on December 10, 2010 at 11:48am

Our setup came with two sealed, no-maintenance AC Delco batteries and they've been very good to us.  I checked last year and they go for about $110/each.

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on December 10, 2010 at 12:25pm

I just bought my boat last summer at Nixon's Marine and they were nice enough to give me 2 new Interstates.  I ran them hard last summer and they held up strong.  This winter I have been plugging them in every week or so and they have always gone right to green very quickly.  I'm pleased thus far. 

Permalink Reply by shaun flanagan on December 10, 2010 at 12:54pm

I've always used Interstates with no issues. This will be the fourth year I have had mine. Just have to and a little water every now and then, usually after a few ruff boat rides.

Permalink Reply by Lloyd on December 10, 2010 at 2:17pm

I like to stick to name brands.

I always use Trojans.

The lady seems to like them too.

Permalink Reply by Chris Lambert on December 10, 2010 at 2:48pm

Check with Wes Wezenberg.  He bought Brent Ehrlers boat that he ran on tour in 2009.  I don't remember what brand they are but his batteries are awesome.  I guess there are quite a few top level pro's (sponsored by battery companies) who install these batteries in their boats and pay for them on their own.

Permalink Reply by John McHenry on December 10, 2010 at 3:35pm

Thanks guys for your responses. Sounds like alot of Interstate out there.

Permalink Reply by John McHenry on December 10, 2010 at 3:38pm

Chris Lambert said:

Check with Wes Wezenberg.  He bought Brent Ehrlers boat that he ran on tour in 2009.  I don't remember what brand they are but his batteries are awesome.  I guess there are quite a few top level pro's (sponsored by battery companies) who install these batteries in their boats and pay for them on their own.

 

 

 

Thanks Chris. I'm going to check that out!

Permalink Reply by Chris Lambert on December 10, 2010 at 3:46pm

I will talk with Wes tonight and find out what brand they are. 

John McHenry said:

Chris Lambert said:

Check with Wes Wezenberg.  He bought Brent Ehrlers boat that he ran on tour in 2009.  I don't remember what brand they are but his batteries are awesome.  I guess there are quite a few top level pro's (sponsored by battery companies) who install these batteries in their boats and pay for them on their own.

 

 

 

Thanks Chris. I'm going to check that out!

Permalink Reply by Don Hogue on December 10, 2010 at 4:35pm

It really comes down to what your needs are and how much you want to spend.  Bet you've heard that before!  I've run numerous different brands.  Personally, I think the Trojans are overrated as I've had problems with them and have known others who have had numerous issues with them.  IMO, Interstates are just "okay".  I had pretty good success with Delco Voyagers.  It's hard to find batteries that have the reserve capacity minutes needed for all the stuff you run on them and the CCA needed for bigger engines. 

Right now I have Deka's.  I think they are the best I have ever used thus far.  I'm running the Deka Sea Mates which are an AGM battery.  These are spendy but have a great reputation.

 

Whatever you do, get the biggest ones you can fit in your compartment.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on December 10, 2010 at 7:32pm

I bought walmart batteries, and when I think they aren't performing properly I take them in for warranty and they give me new ones no questions asked. They are cheaper like $75. They don't test them or anything. I replaced them every year for free when I had my other boat.

Permalink Reply by Rodney Heupel on December 10, 2010 at 8:29pm

I was waiting for somebody to bring up the walmart batteries. I went that route too for the same finacial reasons as stated by Ron. In time it became too much of a hassel and they just didn't perform at all for me after a short time. I now have Interstates and won't go with wally world batteries again.

Permalink Reply by Willie Parsons on December 10, 2010 at 9:34pm

He is sponsored by Optima so I would imagine he has blue tops, great products

Chris Lambert said:

Check with Wes Wezenberg.  He bought Brent Ehrlers boat that he ran on tour in 2009.  I don't remember what brand they are but his batteries are awesome.  I guess there are quite a few top level pro's (sponsored by battery companies) who install these batteries in their boats and pay for them on their own.

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