Thread: Cranking Battery

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Originally Posted by Boatbottom

Which is worse, boat fire on the water or boat fire in the garage.

Definitely the garage.


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Originally Posted by Snubbys

Besides vehicles, the price tag on those suckers keep climbing to ridiculous prices and the quality is going in the gutter.. and once the warranty runs out the repairs will put you in the poor house.

Funny you say that, last 2 vehicles I've bought I purchased the extended warranty. First time I've ever done that, but with so many expensive electronics, sensors and such I feel it is worth it. Heck, my wife's head lamps went out and according to the manual we are supposed to take the front bumper cap off just to replace a bulb.


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Originally Posted by feeshrman

Ouch is right. I'd be willing to drop a grand on one if they are as good as they say, but that's about my max.


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If they hold up and last as long as they say it would be worth it... 3 31's every 2 yrs ain't cheap... You get that boat up and going yet?


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Originally Posted by BigBlue

If they hold up and last as long as they say it would be worth it... 3 31's every 2 yrs ain't cheap... You get that boat up and going yet?


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That's what I was thinking on the batteries. Don't mind paying more for better longevity and less maintenance. As for as the my new rig, it was ready the week I bought it, done made six or seven trips in it now. It sure feels good to be back on the water.


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I've been using Optima AGMs for years on everything. Tractors, truck, wife's car, and Especially on a boat. Never leaks toxic acid because it is sealed. I'm sure there are some others as good or better, but optima is the only battery we've had so far that will continually crank these old , diesel tractors in cold weather. Mine have performed well on the water also. They have made a believer out of me. I would recommend running at least 2 batteries. 1 for cranking motor only, and another for accessories. Unless you want to get broke down a long ways from the truck from a drained battery that's to weak to start outboard.

Add a golf cart battery. It'll do you proud.


BRM