Marine Battery

[turbinedoctor]

OK I know I am opening a can of worms but I would like input from you guys about the replacment battery for my boat. The old one, a gel cell I believe, died all of a sudden so I used the deep cycle from my camper for now. Knowing I need a new one, I what are some of your thoughts on which one. There are these new types that look like 6 blue cyclinders molded together. Any body tried one yet?

[turbinedoctor]

OK I know I am opening a can of worms but I would like input from you guys about the replacment battery for my boat. The old one, a gel cell I believe, died all of a sudden so I used the deep cycle from my camper for now. Knowing I need a new one, I what are some of your thoughts on which one. There are these new types that look like 6 blue cyclinders molded together. Any body tried one yet?

[brianct12]

I have minimal electrical accessories - so I just use a plain old auto cranking battery. I buy the yellow ones from Walmart - $60 - and around 1000 CCA and 3 year full warranty. Granted - I have 2 in the boat though.

[brianct12]

I have minimal electrical accessories - so I just use a plain old auto cranking battery. I buy the yellow ones from Walmart - $60 - and around 1000 CCA and 3 year full warranty. Granted - I have 2 in the boat though.

[turbinedoctor]

Brian how long do your batts last or how often do you replace them. My batt came with the boat and I bought it in Jan 06. Dont know how old it is.

I have a VHF, Hand held GPS which plugs in to the power adaptor, **** pit lights, and a bilge pump.

[turbinedoctor]

Brian how long do your batts last or how often do you replace them. My batt came with the boat and I bought it in Jan 06. Dont know how old it is.

I have a VHF, Hand held GPS which plugs in to the power adaptor, **** pit lights, and a bilge pump.

[Skools Out]

i always run the plat. Advance Auto 1000cc Batt with 8 yr warranty for $58 but i run 2 in larger boats than 17 ft and 1 under 17 ft. they are top and side post, i just connect them together with side post thru a batt switch and hook the motor to one of them off the top post.

[Skools Out]

i always run the plat. Advance Auto 1000cc Batt with 8 yr warranty for $58 but i run 2 in larger boats than 17 ft and 1 under 17 ft. they are top and side post, i just connect them together with side post thru a batt switch and hook the motor to one of them off the top post.

[turbinedoctor]

Decides a back up what is the benifit of two batts?

[turbinedoctor]

Decides a back up what is the benifit of two batts?

[macojoe]

I also run auto batterys!! Marine comes with crap warr, and they never seem to last more then 2 seasons??

Auto comes with up to 8 years depending what you buy.

as for why they use 2 batterys, one for electronics, and one for start and run.
Most are on a switching system so the power can be on one or both batterys or both off.

This way at rest on the water you can run all your stuff and still have a battery to get home with.

[macojoe]

I also run auto batterys!! Marine comes with crap warr, and they never seem to last more then 2 seasons??

Auto comes with up to 8 years depending what you buy.

as for why they use 2 batterys, one for electronics, and one for start and run.
Most are on a switching system so the power can be on one or both batterys or both off.

This way at rest on the water you can run all your stuff and still have a battery to get home with.

[TheTinMan]

There are these new types that look like 6 blue cyclinders molded together. Any body tried one yet?

These are the Optima's and probably the best and lightest...and of course $$$$$

If I needed 2 batteries at once I'd probably go for it.

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/troll_fury.asp

[TheTinMan]

There are these new types that look like 6 blue cyclinders molded together. Any body tried one yet?

These are the Optima's and probably the best and lightest...and of course $$$$$

If I needed 2 batteries at once I'd probably go for it.

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/troll_fury.asp

[macojoe]

Yep sure does look like money is not a option when you want them puppys!!

[macojoe]

Yep sure does look like money is not a option when you want them puppys!!

[reelapeelin]

turbinedoctor...whatever batts you get, if ya really want 'em to last, install an on-board battery charger...two of my batts are 6 yrs old and strong as new cause they're always on the charger when not in use...keeps 'em hot and hot batts are HAPPY batts...I've got two Die-Hard crankin/deep-cycles marines for startin' and accessory...and two group 31 AC Delcos for the elec. trollin' motor :) ...

[reelapeelin]

turbinedoctor...whatever batts you get, if ya really want 'em to last, install an on-board battery charger...two of my batts are 6 yrs old and strong as new cause they're always on the charger when not in use...keeps 'em hot and hot batts are HAPPY batts...I've got two Die-Hard crankin/deep-cycles marines for startin' and accessory...and two group 31 AC Delcos for the elec. trollin' motor :) ...

[turbinedoctor]

I thought about installing a onboard charger and plugging it in when backed into the garage. What size and type do you have. Have you ever dried out a batt leaving it on charge?

How about the fire hazzard with a hot batt gassing off and a 60 gallon tank of gasoline so close together? One spark in an enclosed but detached garage and I may have to place a call saying "Houston, I think we have a problem".

[turbinedoctor]

I thought about installing a onboard charger and plugging it in when backed into the garage. What size and type do you have. Have you ever dried out a batt leaving it on charge?

How about the fire hazzard with a hot batt gassing off and a 60 gallon tank of gasoline so close together? One spark in an enclosed but detached garage and I may have to place a call saying "Houston, I think we have a problem".

[parishht]

The topic of on board chargers was well covered in the following topic:

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Repairs;action=display;num=11429770 03;start=11#11


Just in case the link does not work,
it is Repairs / battery charges

[parishht]

The topic of on board chargers was well covered in the following topic:

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Repairs;action=display;num=11429770 03;start=11#11


Just in case the link does not work,
it is Repairs / battery charges

[turbinedoctor]

Thanks for the link Paris. I think it will help alot.

[turbinedoctor]

Thanks for the link Paris. I think it will help alot.

[TheTinMan]

Since we are on the battery subject, read the following on isolators and integrators. I have yet to install one but would like to.

http://www.jerrylabella.com/ship_shape2.htm

[TheTinMan]

Since we are on the battery subject, read the following on isolators and integrators. I have yet to install one but would like to.

http://www.jerrylabella.com/ship_shape2.htm