Thread: Who make the best deep cycle battery?

Originally Posted by grantstricklin1984

Haven't read entire thread.
Just in short are the optima marine batteries worth the extra $$ vs Walmart batteries?? Want them to last long lining for crappie 8 hours a day if need be 3 batteries.
24volt minn kota PD

Not in my opinion. The biggest Optima is 155 minute RC, compared to 180 minute for most group 27 batteries and 205-210 minute RC for most group 29 or 31 batteries.

So what battery would you recommended to last the longest

Originally Posted by grantstricklin1984

So what battery would you recommended to last the longest

Longest life, or longest day on the water? Budget?

Both and no manner the money. Then what's best for money?

Golf cart batteries.

What brand are they cray?

Trojan would probably be the best choice for you. SCS225s if you want a 12V battery.

You'll need to decide how much weight you can accept if you go with golf car batteries. Running capacity and weight go hand in hand. What TM do you have and what voltage does it operate on?

BTW, this discussion should probably be in it's own thread, and I'm going to PM Bill to ask him to split it off.

Originally Posted by grantstricklin1984

What brand are they cray?

Grant, I can't remember the name. Send BRM a PM. He sells them at a good price. Ree's Guide also runs them. Like CatFan said weight is a consideration and height.