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Need to replace Batteries, what brand? #11799107 08/26/16 11:51 PM
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I know I will get a lot of traction on this thread, but I need to replace my starting and trolling motor batteries. What is the best brand to buy? Need the 27 series for both trolling and starting battery, only run a 12 volt Edge 55 minn kota on a 16 ft. bass tracker w/50hp Merc. I have Excides now, got 3 yrs out of them but they aren't holding a charge. I've looked at prices from Sears, Bass Pro, and of course Academy. Don't know if I want to go back to Excide's or not. Want to keep the cost as low as I can around 100 bucks each, can't afford the Optimas and have read good and bad about them, but too many $$$. Appreciate your feedback as to the service you have gotten out of your brand of the batteries that you all use. Thanks guys.

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Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799134 08/27/16 12:21 AM
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You lost me at $100 and Sears.

Seriously, battery prices for good batteries are ridiculous. I have Interstate and Odyssey. Currently trying to figure out why my Odyssey is dead when I used their charger religiously. Likely to end up a warranty claim. My Interstates have done fine, but they ain't cheap either. Good luck.


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Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799140 08/27/16 12:24 AM
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Everstart 29max. Has 2 year warranty and there's a Walmart at every lake.

Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: Andrew Y'Barbo] #11799168 08/27/16 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted By: Andrew Y'Barbo
Everstart 29max. Has 2 year warranty and there's a Walmart at every lake.
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Actually the Everstart MAXX 29 carries a 5 year warranty. The first 3 years are full replacement and the last 2 years are pro-rated. I just bought a pair last week.

They are my 3rd set and all have lasted 3-4 yrs.

As for a starting battery the Sears Platnium AGM I have is no longer carried by Sears but it is made by Odyssey.


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Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799180 08/27/16 01:00 AM
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Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: Basser1OH] #11799184 08/27/16 01:04 AM
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Everstart 29max. Has 2 year warranty and there's a Walmart at every lake.
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Actually the Everstart MAXX 29 carries a 5 year warranty. The first 3 years are full replacement and the last 2 years are pro-rated. I just bought a pair last week.

They are my 3rd set and all have lasted 3-4 yrs.

As for a starting battery the Sears Platnium AGM I have is no longer carried by Sears but it is made by Odyssey.


News to me. I was told wrong. Or it has changed. Best warranty in the business then.

Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799209 08/27/16 01:23 AM
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I used 2 everstart 29 deep cycle for my trolling motor on my last boat. Never a hiccup in the 4 years I owned it.

I like agms for my starting battery. Currently running X2 power group 27 from batteries plus. Has a 4 year full warranty.



Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799219 08/27/16 01:32 AM
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I use the everstart 29 deep cycles for my trolling motor (2 of them) and I use one for my starting battery. Best thing I've done on my boat. The deep cycle has plenty of cranking amps, and I can run my electronics and livewell pumps all day and still start up just fine

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Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799225 08/27/16 01:36 AM
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How many of you use a deep cycle for cranking and etc? I just might change mine out.


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Been using deep cycle on every thing for years. fish

Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799404 08/27/16 03:34 AM
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Check out Deka Batteries, esp,the 24m7 starting battery

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Wallyworld Everstarts are your ONLY choice for your $100 budget. And a good choice! Just bought three. Maxx 29 for $99 plus tax. Believe the 27 group is $89.

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Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11799720 08/27/16 02:11 PM
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running 2010 everstarts in my boat, still hold a charge all day tournament fishing. Im sure they are going to let me down anytime now, but I will be going back with everstarts when they do. 400 plus tax to replace all 4 compared to 200-400 each for other batteries with similar warranty makes it a no brainer for me. also your never to far from walmart if you need to warranty one.

Re: Need to replace Batteries, what brand? [Re: trackerman.] #11800684 08/28/16 03:13 AM
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Make sure you check the voltage of the batteries at Walmart before you buy them. 50% of a 29m battery will sit at around 12.20v. I've seen some size 29 batteries at a DFW Walmart that was at 8.7v. Its manufacturer date was 02/12 and I saw it on shelf 07/14.

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