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Reply With QuoteMight read this......How to Extend Deep Cycle Battery Life
My deep cycle trolling batteries are 4 years old and still strong. All about how you treat them.
Forgot to add, they are Walmart batteries.
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Battery suggestions
I know there are lots of options out there from deep cycle to AGM batteries, etc. My battery needs are to simply power a Minn Kota trolling motor that pushes my 14' Lowe boat around local reservoirs. I often longline troll, so I`d like a battery that will give me 4-6 hours of juice while I troll.
Was wondering if I`d be better owning 2 and rotating them for different days on the water?
When I read about most deep cycle it says they are likely to last for maybe 2 years in lifespan. I also read AGM`s like the Optima might give you a lifespan of 3-4 years. My thoughts are..You can buy a Walmart deep cycle for under $100 and maybe get 2 years out of it. On the other hand I see Optima`s in the upper $200's. Would I be just as well off buying a deep cycle Walmart special every 2 years as opposed to the more pricey AGM?
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Might read this......How to Extend Deep Cycle Battery Life
My deep cycle trolling batteries are 4 years old and still strong. All about how you treat them.
Forgot to add, they are Walmart batteries.
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Life depends on how you take care of them drain them too low or not recharge as soon as possible. My Deep Cycle ( lead acid ) batteries last usually 6-8 years I try and not drain them too low and never let them sit discharged as soon as I get home the charger is plugged in.
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The Walmart’s have served me well. I replaced a pair just over a year ago. Ones that had died when I checked were almost 6 years old. I run 2 group 27 together on a 55 Terrova on 17 wareagle and I can go at 1.2 all day unless fighting a really bad wind.
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Im on my third year of black box dekko batteries. Paid 60$ each.
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F batteries are neglected, they fell.
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Almost all batteries if neglected , will fail.
