|
|
Post by quackquackboom on May 9, 2018 9:31:36 GMT -5
Anyone used the Duracell AGM batteries from sams? the group 31's are only $175/ea. Boat came with optimas but they are dang $330/ea.
|
|
|
|
Post by mwardncsu on May 9, 2018 10:08:08 GMT -5
I’ve been running Duracell AGM’s for almost two years now - for hem at Batteries Plus but think it’s the same battery. Nice not to have to worry about water levels or such. I’ve not fished as hard in the past year as I have previously but so far they are holding up well.
|
|
R22
New Member
Posts: 339 
|
Post by R22 on May 9, 2018 15:22:35 GMT -5
I purchased one in the fall of 2017 so I have no longevity experience. What I can say is this, I have a 36V system, two Interstate (one old, one new) and one Duracell (all series 29) and a three bank Minn Kota charger. After all day use, the bank that charges Duracell indicates fully charged after less than fifteen minutes on the charger. I have switched the leads to a different bank and get the same result. I have had an excellent experience with the Interstate brand but I am becoming a believer in the Duracell.
I can also say that all/most brands of batteries have apparently taken on a 20% increase since the first of 2018.
|
|
|
|
Post by seajay on May 9, 2018 19:27:13 GMT -5
I purchased 2 of the Duracell AGM group 31 batteries at sams club for my 24 volt setup back in 2016 and they have been the best I have ever had. Very pleased with them.
|
|
|
|
Post by jb4sml on May 10, 2018 14:34:30 GMT -5
I have 3 batteries for a 36 volt setup for over 4 years no problems... Run the trolling motor for hours around 4 per trip, check the charge and normally loose only one light out of 5... I normally go out several times per week. I would buy them again without a thought.
|
|
|
|
Post by jb4sml on May 11, 2018 5:04:34 GMT -5
I see this Saturday only 12th they have 20 dollars off Duracell Marine batteries at Sams..
|
|
