This data was provided by Mercury Marine's R&D Department. The batteries listed are ALL AGM (Advanced Glass Mat) batteries, and were required to have a rating of at least 1000 MCA, 800 CCA, 180ah, or meet the 135-RC 25 Capacity Rating. Batteries were tested to ensure that they "met" their advertised capacities also.
All of the batteries listed are heavy- and they are not cheap. However... if you want something you can depend on... a wise investment!
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(Testing and information courtesy of Mercury Marine Research & Development)
-Odyssey PC1500, PC1700, PC2150 and PC2250.
-Optima Group 31
-West Marine Sea Volt Group 27 AGM.
-Cabela's Advanced Angler ** Group 24 and 27.
-Trolling Thunder TT1175 and TT1370.
-Excide Megacycle (Mercury Brand) MC-31 and XMC-31.
-Sears Die Hard Platinum 34M and 31M.
-Deka Sea Mate 8A27M and 8A31DTM.
** During initial testing, these batteries do not meet their advertised cranking ratings.
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Although these batteries were tested for use with the Verado Engines, their superior Reserve Capacity Ratings would make them an EXCELLENT choice for Optimax or EFI engines used in a Bass Application!
This information obtained from Don at Bass Boat Central
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread/346429-batteries-that-meet-the-requirement-this-just-in
