Trolling motor batteries

[Lundnut]

Hi all,

I think my trolling motor batteries (2) are on there way out. They are over 2 year old wet cells that came with my 2016 Lund. They ran way low on me today with not a lot of use. I'm running a Minn Kota XI5. What deep cycle AGM batteries do you recommend and who sells them around Kimberling City? 

 

 

[wily]

Jeez

[Ellros]

Should be another topic on batteries just a little ways down with some suggestions on brands.

[Dutch]

I've had real good luck with Optima blue tops.  I had them in my last boat and they have been in my current one for 3 years now and still going strong.

[eyedabassman]

Interstate!

[Basfis]

O’Reilly. They are everywhere around these parts, completely capable of intelligently testing a battery (at a store level anyway) and stand behind their warranty. Open 7 days per week (should there be a problem)  and priced competitively. 

The targeted marine brands are often not open when u find yourself in need of a battery. Everstart and Wally World used to be reliable, now kind of flaky on warranty 

[HarryJ]

I'm using Pro Guide AGMs which have a higher amp hour rating than Optima and are considerably less expensive.  They have a 24 month free replacement, plus 24 month pro-rated warranty and are available from Battery Outfitters in Golden MO.

[rps]

^^^^^

[96 CHAMP]

There are a lot of people that claim the everstart 29dc deep cycle battery is a great battery at a great price. It only has a I year warranty and available at wallmart stores everywhere. $86.00

[Old plug]

Thing about batteries. A lot depends on how they are maintain and how much they are used. many are overcharged, or charged to fast and and much they are used.  I no longer have a charger I use on the boat over 3amps.