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 Trollingmotor batteries
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10/24/04 02:31 AM
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Whats a good battery now days? I thinking of going with Otimpa batteries are these good batteries?
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10/24/04 05:31 PM
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mcdil
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I would definitely go with the Optima, or any other AGM. I tried the Quik-fil battery watering system, only to have water leak from under the caps (i.e. sulfuric acid). Watering is a real pain in the butt, and I don't want that corrosive stuff in the bottom of my boat. The AGMs are easier and last much longer anyway. Plus, they usually weigh a little less.
Mark
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Re: Trollingmotor batteries
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10/26/04 01:16 AM
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I put two sears best biggest batteries for the last two years an they dont hold up on a 24 volt system 8 hours. I think the plates inside cant handle the pounding an vibberation. sears always prorate them butIm getting fed up with taking them inan out of my boat.
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Re: Trollingmotor batteries
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10/26/04 05:00 AM
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Doc315
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I bought two Optimas at Sam's, about $130 each. They have performed well for several trips, do not notice a drop in performance after several hours of fishing. They charge nicely with the on-board charger that I used with the conventional batteries.
doc315
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Re: Trollingmotor batteries
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10/27/04 12:30 AM
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Thanks alot for the information Im going with the optima batteries I just hate to let dead batteries tell me its time to go home! Thanks again fishing friends
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Re: Trollingmotor batteries
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10/27/04 02:10 PM
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jmcnair101
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I would also look at Sam's Club. I picked up a couple of their largest group 29 batteries for $72. They have more reserve power than the group 31 batts that are sold at BPS.
They will try and make you pay a $7 core charge but I fought it with the manager.
Jason
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