Would like Optima but do not know which color, reading conflicting reports.. Also I was thinking about the Maxx battery from wally world like I usually purchase.. I go thru new every year and a half... ANy advice would be appreciated...

Prosise

prosise I just bought new batteries I looked hard at the optima blue top before going with Trojan's check the reserve amp hours on the optima compared to other batteries. I know optima's are good batteries but...... besides I was able to pickup the trojan's with 215 amp hr res for $45.00 apeice, new.

where did you find them at that price?

lake worth, at a battery discount store. battery distributors rotate there batteries at retail stores, seems that some rotate more often than others. I was told that Trojan rotates there's every 3 month's this place buys there rotated ones and resale's to the public with a one year free replacement warranty. I have used this store in the past with great results. they also sell other brands the same way and new batteries along with the optima's. here's there name and #
Discount Battery
3913 Telephone RD
Lake Worth Tx.
817 237 7550

thanks frogger, now i have to find a discount battery store in houston area

The AC Delco Marine battery series M27MF carry a 3 year free replacement! Mine usually go bad after 4 years.

SRM27 by Interstate is the best on the market. The rotated batteries are a good deal no doubt. But with Interstate, even if it is a rotated battery, you get the same warranty. I replace mine every year, but that is by choice, not because of the battery. I fish on a regular basis (including guide trips) and the last thing I want or need is a dead battery. And no, they do not sponsor me. Find you a dealer of what ever brand of battery, and let him know that you buy them on a regular basis, and you will be suprised at what kind of deal you may get.

Interstate are the best I've found.

I have had a pair of Die Hard deep cycle batteries for 4 years and they are still goin' STRONG.

SRM27 by Interstate are my choice.They've always lasted me around 4 years.Sam's Club now carries them at right at $60!I'm going for 2 tomorrow.

I've used Interstate SRM27 batteries for years with good luck. They would average 2 years before showing signs of weakening. This year I went with SRM29's and no problems. Good luck.

Bass-out