what the best.deap cycle batteries..??

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what the best.deap cycle batteries..??

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hi all.

what would say is the best deap cycle batteries..???

ration cost/durability any review..?

canadian tire wall mart coostco batterie interstat etc etc.



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just in case some want to no ore about those batteries.



http://www.marine-electronics.net/techa ... /b_faq.htm







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Post by troutnmuskiehunter »

Here's some good answers to a post you made similar to this one back in 2007!!

http://www.fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewt ... +batteries
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DEKA: available @ LeBaron (providing you're not 'Boycotting' them!! :shock: :shock: :roll: :roll: )


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Cyber wrote:DEKA: available @ LeBaron (providing you're not 'Boycotting' them!! :shock: :shock: :roll: :roll: )
Yes.....Deka Seamate Sealed AGM batteries. They are spillproof, leakproof and 100% maintenance free.
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jwhite wrote:
Cyber wrote:DEKA: available @ LeBaron (providing you're not 'Boycotting' them!! :shock: :shock: :roll: :roll: )
Yes.....Deka Seamate Sealed AGM batteries. They are spillproof, leakproof and 100% maintenance free.
JW....I noticed that the AGM battery at Le Baron only has a reserve capacity of 48min compared to the 225min of the Deka Marine Master, but the weight of the battery changes drastically from 24lbs to 61lbs.. What are you using that battery for and how long will it stay charged...

Example: How many hrs/days will it power a 36 - 40lb electric trolling motor?? Any experiences?
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Post by joco »

actualy looking for mabe 2 type.

i want one for a kayak..so not to heavy but that as a good capacity.

and the one for the boat..dont care thre weight but need very good capacity.

there is so many deferent model.


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i have a optima blue top from costco, a little pricey but small and completely maintenace free and lasts long time.
I think the investment is worth it
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I have 2 Trojan batteries from Total Battery in my boat and they have been bullet proof. Quite large and very heavy but they have been going strong for 4 seasons now.
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best deep cycle I have ever seen was a German made battery that was specially imported for a corporation in Saskatchewan... these things were HEAVY ... but man oh man they lasted a long time.. Wish I remember the make... I know that Motorhome people swear by Trojan Batteries... My father uses 4 6V batteries in his motorhome.
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Going into my 6th year with my Big Red trolling battery (Trojan) from Total Battery. Weighs a ton but that's what you want in a battery-more lead. http://www.trojanbattery.com/Products/Marine.aspx

Don't think they make the Big Red anymore but they do have a replacement. A bit pricey at over $200 now. Thing is, I've never run it down. Totally reliable and never a complaint with it.
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Post by OBD »

Check out the optima bluetop batteries... 20 pounds lighter, charges twice as fast and lasts twice as long compared to a normal deep cycle battery. Sounds almost too good to be true :shock:

http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/#deepyellowspecs

But for the price, ill stick to my canadian tire batteries :wink:
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Big mistake there Nodie.....I've tried it.....in the long run you'll spend more.....Mine were junk after 2 seasons.....sure they work....but not near like they did when I got them.....they wouldn't last a full day....junk IMO...

Optimas have been great for me since making the switch...

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Post by OBD »

Saw them on JP's Getting Schooled show and the description made them look pretty decent.

Good to know they don't perform as well as they sound.
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Post by RJ »

I was referring to the CT batteries.....the Optimas are a way better product...
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