I know this has been discussed before....I'm having some issues with my cranking battery and I think it's time to get a new one. Anyone have advice on the best one that's not extremely expensive?

Hi Chris, I run the Sears Diehard Platinum 31 Gel,w/CCA of 1150 with all my equipment I feel confident in it holding out all day for me, but at $300. it might be out of your price range.

Debra

I just bought the biggest Interstate makes, i think it is a 31. It has done me real good. I switched to Interstate with my trolling motor batteries last year and have never run out of juice.

Oh ya, I think they run 139.00

What the cutie said!

Chad the largest Cranking Deep Cycle Interstate makes is a 27 w/600 CCA and their largest TM is a 29 deep cycle w/675 CCA.

Debra

best battery I ever bought!

Im looking at some new batteries too. Had interstates for both cranking and trolling motor batteries. Got them last January. Already had to replace the cranking battery last month and think Im gonna have to replace the other ones soon. I dont know if I got a bad bunch or what but Im looking at other options.

Thanks Debra! I'll look into those!

I'm about to have to replace mine as well. I've looked at interstate options and it seems as though the reviews here confirm that its a good cranking battery option. I accidentally ran my current cranking battery down one night Nd its never been able to recover since.

I was just looking at that battery the other day. Do you have all your graphs running on that same battery?

That battery Debra is talking about is Kick azz and yes you can run electronics all day.

I may be mistaken then but i could of swore it was a 31. You got me to thinking now. I will look to see what it is.

Thanks for answering that question scm, yes Shawn

Debra

Thank you scm and Debra.

I have been running two blue tops to be safe but have herd alot of good things on this battery from the guys in Florida.

I have an Interstate 27M-XHD in my boat which is 800CCA and 1000MCA

Note this battery is not a GEL battery and so it does not require a gel charger. It is an Absorbed Glass Mat (electrolyte is liquid but sealed) and requires an AGM compatible charger to reach its' 100% capacity.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850131000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

I bought one recently at Metroplex Battery called a Powertron. It's a killer, and I've used 'em all.

In Houston, check with Texford Battery. I think they are the distributor there.

True Lou as I said to Mark needed my glasses on, I know it a AGM not a Gel, thank you for pointing out my typo.

Debra

Got two sears 31's for my trollers. 3+ years and no problem. They are legit. My cranking battery is on its last leg and I want one of the Sears, but my checkbook says no....

I'm needing a crank soon too. And considering that sears or maybe a deka. Question on the charging of the sears though. Is the minn kota on-board chargers compatiable with those?

Interstate does make a 31 series battery, I just picked one up from my father in law at the RV dealership he works at.

Had Interstates for cranking and trolling. Trolling batteies were ok but felt like they could have been better.
Had a interstate cranking and could not run both graphs and pumps all day because then I would not be able to crank up.

I recently switched to Autozone trolling batteries and love em.

Then I bought the Sears PM-1- best battery on the market in my mind. I run everyting all day and this bad boy does handles it well. If you can swing it buy the Sears battery, you will not be disappointed

What's the sears battery cost?