Battery Replacement - Looking for recommendations?

[firemann911]

I'm due to replace my batteries. I have a Yamaha 115HP and am currently running 2-Interstate 24M-XHD, 1000cc amp batteries. I find they've been dogs since I got them several years ago... at time I feel my motor labors to start.... looking for recommendations???!!??

 

[Foxsea]

Try Kirkland. Ours are working well.

 

[sudsy]

Costco has good cheap ones

 

[Capilano]

I'm due to replace my batteries. I have a Yamaha 115HP and am currently running 2-Interstate 24M-XHD, 1000cc amp batteries. I find they've been dogs since I got them several years ago... at time I feel my motor labors to start.... looking for recommendations???!!??

See here for some info.

https://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/index.php?threads/7-year-old-kirkland-batteries.68984/

 

[ericl]

Most engines have poor voltage and current regulation on their charging systems & tend to over charge batteries. I'd say that "several years" is a long life & suspect your batteries are done - other to do with then being a less than ideal battery. With two batteries it is likely that only one is getting charged; not good. I'd switch to a large single battery.

 

[Fox]

I switched to a large single battery this year and couldn’t be happier. Saved some weight and no issues with running it down. My kicker charges while trolling. I will post the brand and model when I get home.

 

[tinboatrobb]

I run batteries from Canadian Energy in Esquimalt. Great batteries and a fair price. worth calling them for sure. If you happen to be a VIHA employee you will get a great discount.

 

[Brando]

This is a good time to setup a house/start battery and install an ACR. My high amperage battery is strictly for starting the main motor. The kicker and all accessories run from a deep cycle which is the “house” battery. The charge in both is regulated with a blue seas ACR.

Very fool proof system and should help increase the life of your batteries since they will be used as they were designed to be.

I used quicksilver brand batteries and have been happy with them so far after 2 years. Thought one of them was packing it in early but turned out to just be some corossion on the terminals.

 

[Trophy]

Two batteries set up same as Brando. You don’t want to be stuck with one battery on the water! I also carry one of those loco power supply batteries just for emergencies.