need new battery

[Hog Tide]

one of my boat batteries is pooched.
i need to replace it. just wonderining if i should consider a better battery for running downriggers,prawn puller, electronics,kicker.. i currently use a trojan marine/rv 860 m.c.a...... (starting battery). i got 4 years out of these batteries.
the optimax website says i need 1000 m.c.a. but doesnt specifiy wich type (starting/deep cycle) does anyone use deep cycle or a multi pourpose battery?
i have 1 good starting battery and the other???
thanks

 

[Despy]

One thing to consider, it is recommended that the batteries match.

 

[Fish Assassin]

Go to Costco and get 2 new Deep Cycle/Starting Bats. They are great. All you should need. But buy 2. Cost you under $200 for both.

 

[Hog Tide]

thanks for the tip. kirkland brand?

 

[Fish Assassin]

thanks for the tip. kirkland brand?

Yup Kirkland, Energizer etc are all made buy a company called Jonson Energy. The name might be wrong but I am pretty sure I am right. Even if the name is wrong they are all made by the same company what ever the name is. Costco gives a great warranty on them.. Better then anyone else.

Even Walmart bats are made buy them. It think walmart calls them Everstart. But go to CostCo I would in a heart beat now that they are in town.

 

[Fish Assassin]

Todd here is a link to thier website http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en.html

And yes I did spell it wrong its Johnson not Jonson. As a real fisherman even I would have thought that I could have spelled Johnson... I hope it my mistake is ok with Sculpin, Gidyup, Downchild and RVP.

 

[Hog Tide]

its a done deal. ive been researching batteries for the last 2 hours,your bang on about the johnson company.cant go wrong with the costco warranty either! will they take the old batteries? core charge?

 

[Fish Assassin]

its a done deal. ive been researching batteries for the last 2 hours,your bang on about the johnson company.cant go wrong with the costco warranty either! will they take the old batteries? core charge?

I could be wrong but I am sure Sculpin and friends will correct me if I am. Core charges are done with on batteries. There is a enviro fee. Dam you can take your old bats to the guy accross from Mad Mans and he wil buy them from you. Drop off at any shop for free.

 

[Stosh]

On my 2nd set of deep cycle Kirklands, each set has lasted 5 years, seems like good value, and they take the old batteries back.
Stosh

 

[Hog Tide]

thanks for the posts!

 

[the fog ducker]

not sure if posted yet , I have switched over to two 6 Volt batteries in series ( 2 banks ) , best thing ive ever done,
i run alot of electronics , an overkill sound system lol , Cats A$$ , love it , never worry about killin em out there.

place here in Burnaby , Polar Battery , sometimes have blemish cosmetic defects that work perfectly for under a $ 100 a piece..

gd lk

FD

 

[Despy]

The Foggy One is absolutely right
6 volt batteries are much higher amperage than 12 volt batteries. Two 6`s in series will out crank a 12 by a LOT. Only problem is you need twice as many batteries and costs go up along with the weight involved.

 

[Hog Tide]

any optimax owners using costco deep cycle/starting bats?

 

[Fish Assassin]

Ask Stan when he gets home. He has the same motor as you. Maybe you could offer him a deal on his floor while your at it.

 

[Hog Tide]

like a groupon deal? or island daily deal. i can consider that! but first i need to sort out my bats..

 

[Rob H]

Hog Tide: I have a 200 hp Optimax in my boat (2003 model year). I have two batteries: Kirkland Group 27 marine deep cycle/starting I believe, and a Costco "Optima" as my second battery. Both batteries start my Optimax without having to set to both batteries. The previous Kirkland Group 27 battery lasted at least 4 years and my current one is 2 years old, the Optima is 2+ years old.
I could get the exact battery description if rquired.

...Rob

 

[Fish Assassin]

like a groupon deal? or island daily deal. i can consider that! but first i need to sort out my bats..

I hear Groupon is the way to go. Check this old thread out... http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/showthread.php?15207-battery-choices&highlight=Batteries

 

[staying alive]

can't see the kirkland batteries on costco website ---------- how about crappy tire they have a AGM deep cycle any opinions

 

[scott craven]

can't see the kirkland batteries on costco website ---------- how about crappy tire they have a AGM deep cycle any opinions

$99.00 at crappy tire, just bought a new one
last one was good for 6 years

 

[spring fever]

I use the cambodian tire Nautilus 27c-I have 3-basically 2 engine and acces. and a house. I usually buy a new one every second year and rotate the oldest engine or main battery into the house position after a test. They have given great service -usually 6-7 years although by that time I have moved them to a truck-or some place not as critical as starting 15 miles from shore