24 volt trooling motor batteries

Streydog · 03-04-12, 12:42 PM

Would appreciate some advice on the best deep cycle batteries to purchase. Thanks in advance

Captmikestarrett · 03-04-12, 01:35 PM

The best are Optima gel cells. But they run 200 plus each. For my money the Walmart battery is the best..

Charging the minute you get home will make those cheap batterys last years upon years.
I had a starter battery last 13 years and a trolling one last 9 years.. both on a built in dual charger all the time.

Skimp on batteries and never on chargers.

Capt Mike

Streydog · 03-04-12, 02:07 PM

Thanks CaptMike

skeeter1804 · 03-04-12, 04:17 PM

I use Interstate deep cycle batteries. But I replace mine every 2 years no matter what condition they are in.

Streydog · 03-04-12, 07:46 PM

Thanks Skeeter

Bender · 03-04-12, 09:33 PM

Cabela's AGM here. I've put a lot of time on them and after 3 1/2 years they are just starting to show a little less life. I think that I will buy the same ones again, the reason I don't buy the Optima's is because the funny shape. I know that now they sell an insert so they fit a normal battery box though.

kennethdaysale · 03-04-12, 09:45 PM

All good advise so far especially good on-board or even external micr-processor chargers. You might want to look into running 4 GOOD 6V Golf cart type batterys. A little pricey but will last for years if charged correctly. Take a look at Rolls Surrette

MIbasser · 03-04-12, 09:58 PM

If you want some really good one's get the new TPPL batteries. They might run you $400-500 each but you can put a 50-100 amp charge to them. Short charging period and long run time.

Streydog · 03-05-12, 10:27 AM

All, thanks for the great advise

03-04-12, 12:42 PM	#1
Streydog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	24 volt trooling motor batteries Would appreciate some advice on the best deep cycle batteries to purchase. Thanks in advance

03-04-12, 01:35 PM	#2
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	The best are Optima gel cells. But they run 200 plus each. For my money the Walmart battery is the best.. Charging the minute you get home will make those cheap batterys last years upon years. I had a starter battery last 13 years and a trolling one last 9 years.. both on a built in dual charger all the time. Skimp on batteries and never on chargers. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

03-04-12, 09:45 PM	#7
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	All good advise so far especially good on-board or even external micr-processor chargers. You might want to look into running 4 GOOD 6V Golf cart type batterys. A little pricey but will last for years if charged correctly. Take a look at Rolls Surrette __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

03-04-12, 02:07 PM	#3
Streydog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks CaptMike

03-04-12, 04:17 PM	#4
skeeter1804 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgerton KS Posts: 321	I use Interstate deep cycle batteries. But I replace mine every 2 years no matter what condition they are in.

03-04-12, 07:46 PM	#5
Streydog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks Skeeter

03-04-12, 09:33 PM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Cabela's AGM here. I've put a lot of time on them and after 3 1/2 years they are just starting to show a little less life. I think that I will buy the same ones again, the reason I don't buy the Optima's is because the funny shape. I know that now they sell an insert so they fit a normal battery box though.

03-04-12, 09:58 PM	#8
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	If you want some really good one's get the new TPPL batteries. They might run you $400-500 each but you can put a 50-100 amp charge to them. Short charging period and long run time.

03-05-12, 10:27 AM	#9
Streydog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	All, thanks for the great advise

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