Battery

[Bobo87]

2dual purpose is they I went. Since my boat came with an Optima I just add another one. I don’t think brand really matters. It is the specs that are important. I just like things to match. It is my OCD.

[thunder550]

Love all the help. Thank you!1

Do any of you think brand matters? I’m thinking optima

Meh, I run Walmart Everstart batteries. Made by Exide. As BB said, I think there are only a handful of battery manufacturers around, probably most of the big name brands you see everyone compare against each other are made by Exide, Johnson Controls, or East Penn/Deka. Always makes me laugh when people are yelling about Interstate vs Die Hard vs Duralast vs whatever, when they are most likely just re-labels all made in the same plant. I'm sure there are some others but those are the big ones.

Is it recommended to charge after each trip? I have never done this in any of my boats. I just run two identical batteries on a perco switch setup. I alternate which battery I use each trip out and turn them to off when we leave the boat. Trickle charge over the winter.

I never have before this boat, always did what you said and just turned them off after each use. Probably put them on a charger twice a year for a full top off. I have power in my storage facility now so might as well keep them on a tender all the time. The alternator should keep them topped off with frequent use.

[AsLan7]

Another good discussion here too, JM...

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=580&start=10


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And here...

viewtopic.php?f=44&t=783&hilit=Batteries

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[cmattj]

I've been using the Duracell 27M in my last boat and in our 282.

My favorite part , is I get no seapage from
seams. ( sealed type)

Most of the batteries I've used seem to weep wet spots and it kills me to see that. Sure boats get some jostling but I can't stand seeing it. There made by East penn whom have their Deka brand.

I'm a believer and in 4 years of using them.. no leaks no failures.

[Eric55AMG]

I've been very happy with these so far ...

viewtopic.php?f=44&t=141&p=23013#p23013

[Silverbullet555]

I run two group 27 starting batteries. I switch them each year so one doesn't get all the work. May not be ideal, but they worked well for 6 years last time.

I prefer Deka brand which can be had under their label or under the Duracell label at batteries plus.

[juddmyers]

I've been using the Duracell 27M in my last boat and in our 282.

My favorite part , is I get no seapage from
seams. ( sealed type)

Most of the batteries I've used seem to weep wet spots and it kills me to see that. Sure boats get some jostling but I can't stand seeing it. There made by East penn whom have their Deka brand.

I'm a believer and in 4 years of using them.. no leaks no failures.

These are what I went with.. but i'll be surprised if they do not weep. I don't think they are maintenance free.