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Post by drag4striper on Sept 1, 2018 18:45:53 GMT -5
Last spring I was given some advice from bentrod, yam and others that I should get some group 31 batteries for longer run time.
Now with fall around the corner I am in the market for two batteries and battery trays.
If any of you guys have any recommendations on brand I would appreciate your input.
Also if any of you know of any sale deals going on please let me know.
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Post by Midwest Walleye on Sept 1, 2018 20:08:38 GMT -5
My recommendation is the Northstar 31 AGM's. A buddy of mine has the X2Power 31 AGM's in his bass boat and loves them. He got them from Batteries Plus and got a 48 month free replacement warranty.
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Post by drag4striper on Sept 1, 2018 21:38:20 GMT -5
Sorry, I didn't state I was going with lead acid.
Found Duracell's @ Sams Club for $99.00.
Anyone have an idea what company makes Duracell?
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Post by greg on Sept 1, 2018 22:01:33 GMT -5
Sorry, I didn't state I was going with lead acid. Found Duracell's @ Sams Club for $99.00. Anyone have an idea what company makes Duracell? They are made by East Penn (Deka) in Winston Salem. |
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Post by BentRod on Sept 2, 2018 5:08:37 GMT -5
The Duracells/Dekas that I have had were good batteries. I ended up with some Johnson Controls on my last set bc of price - $72 for 29GRP were hard to beat. That was through Advance Auto as they let you use 25% off online coupons and then pick up in store. With the lead acid batteries, I generally just buy whichever one is the best price assuming all else is equal spec wise. They’re pretty much all made by 2 or 3 manufacturers.
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Post by 31Airborne on Sept 2, 2018 6:18:05 GMT -5
+1 on Dekas. Longest lasting, most reliable batts I've used.
IMHO, you made a smart move staying w/ traditional wet cell batts. I recognize the benefits of the newer battery technology - all good. I also recognize there are fewer places that carry them than wet cell batts. Case in point, I'm at our FoM national championship on Chickamauga 4 years ago. My partner had AGMs in his sled. One failed. Closest place we could find one was 200 miles away. I had wet cell batts. One failed. I went to the Walmart in Dayton, showed them my receipt from last battery purchase, and walked out w/ a brand new one. Was back in action in 30 mins.
The group 31s will give you lots of life - trolling, electronix, whatever.
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Post by steviejayvaughan on Sept 2, 2018 11:58:10 GMT -5
If you are good with battery maintenance stick with the wet cells. Battery access on my boat is less than ideal and I think my next set of trolling batts are going to be group 31 agm duracells from sams. You cant beat the $179 price. Just tired of replacing batteries every year at $99-$110 a pop. So we’ll see how it goes.
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Post by getlinewet on Sept 2, 2018 14:38:13 GMT -5
I'm curious guys. I have a 24 volt system and it seems like when the batteries get about 4 years old they are pretty much done. I just use regular deep cycle 12 v batteries. I use a minn kota digital charger to top them off.
Anyone have a similar experience as to the life of regular deep cycle batteries? (I do admit I run them hard and put 'em to bet wet so to speak)
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Post by mwardncsu on Sept 2, 2018 21:12:04 GMT -5
That sounds typical. Do you check the water and top them off?
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Post by getlinewet on Sept 3, 2018 9:35:47 GMT -5
No. They are supposed to be "maintenance free" so I've never checked the water/fluid level. Probably should. Thanks for the advice.
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Post by drag4striper on Sept 3, 2018 10:25:37 GMT -5
The Duracells/Dekas that I have had were good batteries. I ended up with some Johnson Controls on my last set bc of price - $72 for 29GRP were hard to beat. That was through Advance Auto as they let you use 25% off online coupons and then pick up in store. With the lead acid batteries, I generally just buy whichever one is the best price assuming all else is equal spec wise. They’re pretty much all made by 2 or 3 manufacturers. Thanks guys, I took advantage of the Advance Auto Labor Day online sale... 25% off. Thanks for the info bentrod. Base price went up some since you bought yours, but still a great deal. The 2 interstate batteries I am replacing with a larger group size will be 3 years old at the end of this month . They have been well maintained with a on board charger and are still strong. I really hate to turn them in as cores. If any one is interested in them for 40.00 each shoot me a Pm. |
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Post by 31Airborne on Sept 3, 2018 12:51:02 GMT -5
I'm curious guys. I have a 24 volt system and it seems like when the batteries get about 4 years old they are pretty much done. I just use regular deep cycle 12 v batteries. I use a minn kota digital charger to top them off. Anyone have a similar experience as to the life of regular deep cycle batteries? (I do admit I run them hard and put 'em to bet wet so to speak) You are doing better than most if you're consistently getting 4 years. I normally get 2 years, occasionally 3. |
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