Thread: Trolling Motor batteries

Originally Posted by Ljones

What is the difference between the Walmart series 29 and series 31 ? I went to my Walmart looks like the only have the 29's had maxx on the side for $99. 97 is that the ones I need ?

The series 31 have a few more plates internally and weigh more. They are the same size case. The series 29s you mentioned are the one's I'm running.

walmart 29's... I usually get two to three years.

The group 31 is bigger (more plates )has more capacity and more reserve amp hours which means more run time.

From what I have been told Walmart and interstate batteries are made by the same company.

Originally Posted by sinkermaker

From what I have been told Walmart and interstate batteries are made by the same company.

And a good bit cheaper. I have been running Interstates because that is what my guy that services my vehicles sells, but I am switching to Walmart when these die. The Duracraft that I bought a couple of months ago has 2 NAPA marine batteries and they work fine. Only thing I don't like is they are both Marine starting batteries and I would prefer the TM one be a deep cycle type, but so far it has held up to a days fishing with the I-Pilot. They are regular wet cell batteries but are sealed so no maintenance required.

Im not sure how you guys are getting 3-4 years out of the Wal-Mart batteries. I have been using them for four years and I have NEVER had one out-last the 1 yr warranty, which is exactly why I use them. Last one I brought home had to be exchanged after two weeks, can't blame that one on poor maintenance! Anyway, if you don't mind the hassle of frequently having to exchange your battery, chances are you can go several years before you get one that goes beyond the warranty. The MAXX brand has a 24 month warranty.

I've had good luck with wal-mart batteries. But mine won't last as long as I want. I have looked at wal-mart in the last few weeks for and all of their deep cycle batteries have been out of stock. Maybe they will finally come out with 31 series. They had a few years back.

I run wal mart Maxx batteries. I get 2-3 years and then I pull them off my fishing boat and put them on my duck boat and the blind to power lights. I like them.