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2 starting batteries or one deep cycle one starting?
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02/16/25 02:17 AM
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dk2429
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Getting time for new batteries on my boat. My boat is rigged with two batteries for cranking/accessories on a "Off-1-All-2" Perko switch. It's had two starting batteries on it since I've had the boat, and I'm thinking I may be better off getting one starting battery and one deep cycle battery. I'm not sure though. They stay on an onboard trickle charger 24/7 when not in use.
These two batteries serve the following purposes: -Cranking a 225 Optimax Pro XS -Bobs Jackplate -Tilt/trim -One Powerpole -Three Garmin echoMaps -Nav lights
Would I be better off having a dedicated starting battery to crank the motor/jackplate/tilt and trim, while in conjunction having a deep cycle battery dedicated to the three Garmin's and the Powerpole? Or, just continue running the two starting battery setup.
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: 2 starting batteries or one deep cycle one starting?
[Re: dk2429]
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02/16/25 03:11 AM
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Sgrem
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I'm a big fan of two separate batteries with the Blue Seas ACR add a battery switch. It has All On, All Off, and then Emergency Combine.
Additionally your motor will charge both batteries while running.
So now you have a battery dedicated to starting. A separate isolated battery dedicated to accessories. You turn them both on/off with one switch. AND it's a failsafe like having jumper cables hooked up all the time. If motor won't start and you are in a bad spot you can hit it to emergency combine for that immediate jumper.
Seamless....no brainer. It's all on/off....charges both....and gives you emergency backup all from the switch.
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