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Location: Iowa | I am going to be replacing my batteries in my boat. Which battery brand and size do you like? Looking for ones that will last a few years. I still run a 12V trolling motor on the front. Help me find my new batteries  |
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| As a dealer, I have used just about all brands and sizes. What I found out is Trojan group 27's agm batteries to have the best all-around properties. Even though you have a 12 volt tm.. it would be wise to run 2 batteries in series to give you more reserve and run time. Also, running a group 27 for a starting battery will give you much more reserve for depth finders, etc. with a higher cranking amp for starting. agm. stands for absorbed glass mat. these are vibration shock resistent, never need water, and will recharge and outlast conventional batteries hands down. a group 27 agm sells for about $200.00 |
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| I have always used Remy batteries, except one year in my Lund, I bought Trojans. The Remy Batteries always performed well for me. They lasted up to 5 years of heavy use, and never let me down. The biggest difference I noticed in the Trojans I had two years ago was the price. Nearly twice as much for wet cell, and even more for AGM.
I just had a conversation last week with Remy down in Milwaukee. They informed me that they have an agreement with Pamps Outboard in Green Bay, so now we have an outlet up in this section of the State.
Good advice on doubling up batteries for your 12 volt TM, but you want to run the batteries in parallel in a 12 volt system. Series would result in 24 volts, and likely a fried TM.
If you can fit them, go with the DC-29. This is a Group 31 rated battery, with a reserve of 255 min @ 23A, 185 min @ 25A. The DP-29 is a dual purpose battery for your starting motor, with 1000 MCA, and the same reserve as the deep cycles.
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| Shep, do you have more info on the Remy batteries? I intend to put new juice in the boat for my new T/M. Thanks |
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| Two of my three Remy batteries died within one year. Pamps replaced the two bad batteries under warrenty. Other than that, they perform well for me. |
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| I've had good luck with my Optima batteries. They last a long time on the water even after many charges. |
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| I have 24v trolling motors and I have 2 trojan scs225 batteries. Theses are the best batteries I've had. You can run your trolling motor all day on this system and still have power to spare.
Would highly recommend them to anyone. Used them for 3 seasons and they still have as much power as the day I bought them.  box |
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Location: Iowa | Thanx for all the info on the batteries. Has anyone tried the Cabela's AGM batteries? They have them on sale at the store only. |
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| You should look at the Crown series of batteries. One thing I've noticed is the weight of them compaired to other batteries I've used. The more lead the better the battery. I use the 31 series for my deep cycle batteries and a 27 series for my starting battery. Go to there website if you need more information, Crownbattery.com.
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| Dan..
Is this the Dan(Oh).... my old Walleye Central Chatroom buddy? |
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| Yes it is Mac. How's things been out west? I hear your retired. Does that mean your coming over to Erie for some fun fishing? Denny is always looking for someone to chat with.
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| Northern Batteries are my main stay. Never had problems. When they die, take them back to them and get $10 off the next battery. I have been running my batteries for 2 years going on my 3rd and have not had problems yet. Although I might trade in this year and get another set of 27s again for the 12/24v trolling motor.
Based in La Crosse, and I know a sales person who is in Iowa all the time and over in the Dakotas as well. So I am sure they have them down there somewhere.
http://www.northernbattery.com/automotive-marine.cfm
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| Who makes Costco's batteries? |
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| walleyes4*u, the Cabela's AGM batteries are great. Any AGM battery for that matter is great compared to lead acid. My old MWC partner, Chad Carroll, had the Cabela's AGM's in his boat, never once did his boat run "low" on juice for us.
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| I haven't found any batteries that come close to the 31 seris trojans. You can run them hard for a full 8 hour day and still have lots of juice. |
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Location: Appleton wi | whoops n/m
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| Who sells the Trojans??? |
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| One thing to keep in mind when buying marine batteries is the date of manafacture of the battery itself.what i found out is that automotive stores that sell marine batteries on sale have an acculmation of old stock. my experience of returning two batteries in two years was enough to deter me from buying batteries at my local automotive store. In the end the battery sale turned out to save me nothing but cause me aggravation and lost fishing time. |
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| How can you tell when they were made? Thanks Doug |
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Location: Manitowoc, WI | The date code should be stamped either on the battery case or the terminals. The month coincides with the ABC's ie; A = January, B = February and so forth. Some companies do not use the letter I. The numerical digit that follows is the year ie; 8 = 2008, 9 = 2009. |
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