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batteries.......nautilus or energiser.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:13 pm
by joco
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
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:33 pm
by TLunge
Hi Joco, Interstate batteries are the best ones I have seen so far, you can get them at certain car garages or marinas
TLunge
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:35 pm
by mdej
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 11:38 pm
by jmikail
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:10 am
by Dan Smyth
I have 2 "TROJAN" deep cycle marine batteries from "TOTAL BATTERY" in my boat. A little bit more money but excellent product.
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:39 am
by 1lastcast
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!
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:32 am
by orrsey
Has anyone tried "deka marine batteries"? I have never heard of them until just recently.
orrsey
Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 10:29 pm
by Tomcat
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.
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 7:11 am
by Fishnsledder
Anyone tried these?.... they've got to be the ticket for $200!
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/produ ... 8453374319
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 1:59 pm
by troutnmuskiehunter
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
Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 3:56 pm
by Fishnsledder
Sounds well worth it then..... I think you sold me Trouthunter
Thanks!
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:13 am
by bluelightguy
trogan over here with a 55 pd minnkota will last for about 4 days , wasn't cheap but i have no complaints
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:29 am
by ady
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.
battery
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:01 pm
by Haybay Larry
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