Battery Help.

**6mm** · 04-14-2020, 08:18 AM

My two 12 v batteries for my trolling motor are starting to give out on me so I am in the market for some new ones. Had 27's but am looking to get 29's or 31's. Was at Sam's club the other week and noticed they had Duracell 12 v brand 31's on sale for $100.00. Would like to know if anyone has ever used the Duracell brand and what is your opinion of them. Any other brand recommendations would be appreciated. If all else fails I will just get some more Wally World Everstart. They lasted 3 years. Thanks in advance.

P.S. Lake Monroe was on fire this last weekend. Caught all we wanted and more.

**"G"** · 04-14-2020, 09:33 AM

I have 3 Duracells on my boat...they are good batteries...100 bucks is a good price also....150 most places

**6mm** · 04-14-2020, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by "G"

I have 3 Duracells on my boat...they are good batteries...100 bucks is a good price also....150 most places

How long have they lasted?

**"G"** · 04-14-2020, 01:22 PM

How long they last depends on how you charge them and care for them... I use a MinnKota 330D onboard charger....this charger is very easy on batterys...I plug it up when I get home from fishing and forget about it...It is on 24/7 untill I go fishing again.\.... And I check and top off the water in my batterys every 6 months. My batterys will last anywhere from 5 to 7 years. I use group 31's for the TM and a group 27 for the cranking battery and accessarys.

**6mm** · 04-14-2020, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by "G"

How long they last depends on how you charge them and care for them... I use a MinnKota 330D onboard charger....this charger is very easy on batterys...I plug it up when I get home from fishing and forget about it...It is on 24/7 untill I go fishing again.\.... And I check and top off the water in my batterys every 6 months. My batterys will last anywhere from 5 to 7 years. I use group 31's for the TM and a group 27 for the cranking battery and accessarys.

Thank you

**skeetbum** · 04-14-2020, 07:38 PM

I have 2 wal mart 29’s that I paid $240 for. For the money you said, I would buy them and run. You could always go with the lithium pros that are said to last 10 to 15 years. At over $400 each I would say they better last that long.

**Speck Detector** · 04-15-2020, 12:21 AM

Another option is Interstate batteries at Academy....have 2 group 29 that have 210 reserve capacity $110, they are about to out last a couple blue top optima's I originally had, Florida's heat is brutal to batteries, so think the best features you find around the $100 price point would be your best route, good luck! Looked at the Duracell reviews, appear good....

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**john60** · 04-15-2020, 03:57 AM

I have a Duracell for starter in my boat and truck. Have had for over a year. Have interstate deep cycle for trolling 2 ,plus years. Interstate in wife's truck. Hard to beat costco price on interstate. When I need I check price at batteries plus , Duracell, vs costco

Originally Posted by Speck Detector

Another option is Interstate batteries at Academy....have 2 group 29 that have 210 reserve capacity $110, they are about to out last a couple blue top optima's I originally had, Florida's heat is brutal to batteries, so think the best features you find around the $100 price point would be your best route, good luck! Looked at the Duracell reviews, appear good....

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**SeaRay** · 04-15-2020, 06:53 AM

12 or 24 volt TM. If 12 I have a better combo suggesstion.

**watergate** · 04-15-2020, 10:42 AM

I have a set of Walmart series 27. They are seven years old and goodnight strong. I fish a lot so they’ve been put to the test. If they give up today I will get another set

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