batteries.......nautilus or energiser.

Post by **joco** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:13 pm

hi all

little question.

for a simple slow charge batterie..

canadian tire....nautilus or wall mart energizer..............?

i had a cople off nautilus.and 3 off them went out after just 3 years..but other keep going.

there in the basement.on wood chelf and i put some charge once a while..etc.

so whitch one you guys think is the best...........if there is a deference..

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or even other kind.........like the one selling in chandelery or helse.

joco

Post by **TLunge** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:33 pm

Hi Joco, Interstate batteries are the best ones I have seen so far, you can get them at certain car garages or marinas
TLunge

Post by **mdej** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:35 pm

Joco,

Not sure about the Energizer deep cycle, but I can tell you I have a bike and 2 cars with Energizer's from WalMart cause the price was hard to beat and I have not has a single issue is over 4 years.

Not sure what else is out there I was thinking the CostCo kirkland look like a good deal too. Pretty sure they look like rebranded energizers.

Post by **jmikail** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:38 pm

I just bought an Energizer from Walmart on sale, but it is not a 100% deep cycle battery. It is a dual purpose battery (along with most other "dual purpose marine deep cycles".

The best option it to buy a REAL deep cycle. The type that are used on wheel chairs and golf carts. They might cost a little more but they will last far longer.

Post by **Dan Smyth** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:10 am

I have 2 "TROJAN" deep cycle marine batteries from "TOTAL BATTERY" in my boat. A little bit more money but excellent product.

Post by **1lastcast** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:39 am

I too bought a Energizer deep/starting battery from Walmart on sale just this weekend. $80 for 180min reserve. I figure even it only last a year. Its cheap!

Post by **orrsey** » Thu May 03, 2007 7:32 am

Has anyone tried "deka marine batteries"? I have never heard of them until just recently.
orrsey

Post by **Tomcat** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:29 pm

I just purchased a new Gel Cell deep cycle battery manufactured by East Penn (Deka). Their web site has a couple of great articles:
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/assets/base/0149.pdf
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/assets/base/0139.pdf

Regardless which battery you buy, ensure you know the charging profile of that battery and get a battery charger that is acceptable for charging that battery - otherwise, short battery life cycle.

Post by **Fishnsledder** » Sun May 06, 2007 7:11 am

Anyone tried these?.... they've got to be the ticket for $200!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/produ ... 8453374319

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Sun May 06, 2007 1:59 pm

This is battery I bought last year for my 40lb minn kota....I just got back from a 3 day trout fishing trip and the battery was still getting me around the lake with the trolling motor...used it Friday, all day Saturday fighting with the wind and 6hrs this morning......it has 205min of reserve capacity as opposed to the other gel one at 55min...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/produ ... 8477730545

Post by **Fishnsledder** » Sun May 06, 2007 3:56 pm

Sounds well worth it then..... I think you sold me Trouthunter

Thanks!

Post by **bluelightguy** » Tue May 08, 2007 9:13 am

trogan over here with a 55 pd minnkota will last for about 4 days , wasn't cheap but i have no complaints

Post by **ady** » Thu May 10, 2007 6:29 am

Was recommended Trojans a few years ago here on FH, I now use 2 to run my 80lb MK PDAPUS Never never had a problem in 3 years. I had lots of problems with CT batteries only lasting 1-2 years and I'm not a tournament angler either.

Post by **Haybay Larry** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:01 pm

I too have used trojans and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. i sold a boat last year with a trojan scs 225 deep cycle that was 8 YES 8 years old and still going.
No matter what type of battery you get look after it.
If it's a traditional lead acid battery remember to charge it up full after each use, and ONLY use distilled water to fill it. ...Larry