Batteries

Post by **muskymatt** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:02 pm

What is the best cranking battery available for a 115hp engine
I would like to upgrade and I would like some input on brand names and I have also seen a battery box with all kinds of features on it
Are these good ??

Post by **Haybay Larry** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:19 pm

I have tried many brands in my time. However I currently have a Trojan deep cycle battery that has been in use for 7 seasons and is still going strong. I fished 3 times aweek on average for 5 years. I would not hesitate to put another trojan battery for deep cycle or a starting type in my boat....Larry

Post by **Graembo** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:14 pm

I'm lookin for a new cranking battery too this year. Apparently LOST mine over the last off-season. Have a buddy that's run the trojans for 3 tourney seasons as 2wide trolling batts and he's more than thoroughly impressed (which is hard to do with that bassturd).
Now, to find out which one to go for....def gp 27 (u might want the same size there matt, with cd player crankin all day long!) Trojan's website's down for the specs

G
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Post by JP » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:14 am

I use the Eveready cranking battery and it has never let me down yet. Good price and works well.
I wouldn't use a deep cycle battery for cranking because it has less cold cranking amps and I don't want to be stuck out on the water
Cheers
JP[/code]

Post by **Graembo** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:00 pm

Matt
Just picked up a Trojan 27TM for $100 at total battery off bentley.
They even had it in stock. It's their cranking/ lots-of-electronics-to-run battery. Looks like the perfect battery, for me at least.
G

Post by **Mr.J.** » Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:17 pm

I'm with JP on this one. I have an Eveready and it's a great battery.

Post by **muskymatt** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:41 pm

Thanks guys , gives me a good idea of where to start.

Post by **bass ackwards** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:57 pm

If money was not a factor, I'd get an AGM style starter battery type 27, or the big guy type 31. These are vibration resistant, no water to add, no acid leakage. Sweet Deal.