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 Let’s talk boat batteries
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05/26/23 08:19 PM
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junbengreat
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I have some optima blue top batteries (d31) for my ultrex 80 running at 24v. My trolling motor is running fine but it’s not running at full speed when at 10, I may need to replace my batteries which are 6+ years old. I don’t wanna have to replace my 3 bank charger so what batteries would you recommend that won’t break the bank?
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 08:23 PM
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Chris B
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Go get two Everstart 29s from Walmart. Replace them every three years whether they need it or not.
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 09:05 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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Get some group 31 oriellys batteries. They last longer than the blue 31. I’ve been there and done that.
And they are only $109 ea.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 09:06 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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One of the old 31’s is in my Tundra….finishing out its life.
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: Chris B]
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05/26/23 09:07 PM
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Cmack
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Go get two Everstart 29s from Walmart. Replace them every three years whether they need it or not. I usually get 5 years out of the 29 series Everstart. Have one now that I bought in 2017 that still holds 12.6V after charging. I've run Interstate, Trojan and several others over the years and none have been as reliable or long lasting as the WalMart Everstarts. All that being said, I'm anal about battery charging and maintenance.
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: Chris B]
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05/26/23 09:20 PM
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Razorback
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Go get two Everstart 29s from Walmart. Replace them every three years whether they need it or not. This is my advice also. I have had better luck with Everstarts than anything, and I have owned two sets of Optima blue tops.
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: Cmack]
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05/26/23 09:20 PM
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junbengreat
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Go get two Everstart 29s from Walmart. Replace them every three years whether they need it or not. I usually get 5 years out of the 29 series Everstart. Have one now that I bought in 2017 that still holds 12.6V after charging. I've run Interstate, Trojan and several others over the years and none have been as reliable or long lasting as the WalMart Everstarts. All that being said, I'm anal about battery charging and maintenance. Please explain battery charging and maintenance
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 09:22 PM
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hopalong
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what charger do you have?
" Hop, set the hook"!
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: Cmack]
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05/26/23 09:27 PM
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CCTX
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mapquest
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Go get two Everstart 29s from Walmart. Replace them every three years whether they need it or not. I usually get 5 years out of the 29 series Everstart. Have one now that I bought in 2017 that still holds 12.6V after charging. I've run Interstate, Trojan and several others over the years and none have been as reliable or long lasting as the WalMart Everstarts. All that being said, I'm anal about battery charging and maintenance. +3
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 09:39 PM
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hopalong
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deka for flooded cell.
had them before the ionics and they are some stout batteries. made in pennsylvania and a lot of dealers carry them.
" Hop, set the hook"!
hopalong 99,999
TexDawg 99,999
FJB! not my president by a long shot!
lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: hopalong]
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05/26/23 09:50 PM
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junbengreat
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what charger do you have? Min kota 3 bank
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 10:42 PM
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Drodge
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Drum Boy
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Call wawi he likes playing with batteries
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/26/23 11:32 PM
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bradnitro175
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Just buy some lithiums and forget about batteries for 10 or so years
BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: bradnitro175]
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05/27/23 12:21 AM
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RayBob
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Just buy some lithiums and forget about batteries for 10 or so years Ask me about that in 10 years
Advice? Wise men don't need it. Fools won't heed it !
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Re: Let’s talk boat batteries
[Re: junbengreat]
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05/27/23 01:08 AM
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bradnitro175
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I'm pretty close on mine haven't sat down and done the math
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