Question about starting battery for Optimax

Question about starting battery for Optimax #12784766 06/08/18 01:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 646 E TX E ETxRT OP Pro Angler
OP ETxRT Pro Angler E Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 646 E TX	Has anyone used a "commercial" battery like the Napa 7236 for a starting battery on their boat with an Optimax? I've read where this is an inexpensive alternative to one of the more expensive AGM batteries that are generally recommended for them. I'm curious if anyone has used something other than a marine starting battery for an cranking an Opti and electronics? This battery shows to have ample CCA's and reserve to last while... 2011 Legend Alpha 211 DCX 250 Mercury Pro XS- 25p Tempest B&B’d by Josh at Steve’s Custom props 36v Motorguide Xi5 connected to Lowrance HDS 9 Gen 2 Humminbird Solix 10 CHIRP MSI G2, Onix 10

Re: Question about starting battery for Optimax [Re: ETxRT] #12792047 06/14/18 06:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,462 GARLAND S SNAKEBIT TFF Team Angler
SNAKEBIT TFF Team Angler S Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,462 GARLAND	have used several different batteries since having the Optimax since (2007) by far the best has been the Duracell 31 series AGM from Sam's. $179.00 occasionally they put them on sale for $20.00 off! 1000 cranking amps as recommended by Merc. i run an HDS 12 and a 9 and they suck power. of course the livewell pumps also when fish are in there. that's a lot of drain. had several Tournaments with a dead battery on the others but not this one!!! I love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning !!!

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