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Unread 12-17-2012, 08:26 AM
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Hey spare can you pm me info on some economical batteries I need for my boat? Or post on here if the op don't mind?
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Unread 12-17-2012, 11:21 AM
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the best battery that personally have had good luck with is the Deka 24M7, its a 1000 MCA maintenance free starting battery, there are some people that don't like them, but I've had great luck with them. I wouldn't waste your money of a AGM or gel battery for a boat, they just aren't worth it.
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the best battery that personally have had good luck with is the Deka 24M7, its a 1000 MCA maintenance free starting battery, there are some people that don't like them, but I've had great luck with them. I wouldn't waste your money of a AGM or gel battery for a boat, they just aren't worth it.
Yup... A friend recommended Deka to me a while back... never had a problem with it yet.

And for the record Roffey.. a deep cycle battery is usually used for an electric trolling motor.. something that drains the battery waaaayyyyy down during the day. Assuming that your engine's charging system is working properly, a good starting battery is all that you'll ever need.
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My set up is one starting battery for starting only and one deep cycle with all of my electronics on it, set up on a 3 way switch. I can use the deep cycle to start if needed. Seems to work out well for me.
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the best battery that personally have had good luck with is the Deka 24M7, its a 1000 MCA maintenance free starting battery, there are some people that don't like them, but I've had great luck with them. I wouldn't waste your money of a AGM or gel battery for a boat, they just aren't worth it.
Point out West Marine sells this same battery w/their brand name on it...same thing...this is the battery you reccommended when we were setting the '84 up...I've never regretted paying just a few more bucks for it and would do the same again in a heartbeat...you get what you pay for in this world and if there is ANYTHING you should buy the best, it should be your CRANKING BATTERY...
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