Trolling motor batteries

[King Slammin]

I need to replace the batteries in my 24 volt system. Anybody have experience, good or bad, with the cabelas advanced angler AGM batteries?

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Chris I've had very good results/life out of napa marine batteries in a similar 24 volt system.

[King Slammin]

Thanks Vince. The interstates that are currently on the boat are from 2008 but I've only had the boat since February. They are tucked away under the consoles so I like the idea of the AGM since I won't have to add any water. Cabelas has them on sale for $169 ($229 normally)

[GAMBLER]

My vote is for the interstates.  My last interstates lasted 9 years.

[King Slammin]

My vote is for the interstates. My last interstates lasted 9 years.

How often did u add distilled water to them?

[old man]

I just got two optimas from street side auto. $175 each includes shipping.

[vetting]

I just picked up 2 of the 30 series batteries cabelas batteries.  They are the ones I picked after about a week of research.  I havent put them to the test yet, but by the specs they are the best out there for the money.  

[King Slammin]

I just picked up 2 of the 30 series batteries cabelas batteries. They are the ones I picked after about a week of research. I havent put them to the test yet, but by the specs they are the best out there for the money.

That's what I did too. Lol

[On the Hook]

I have had good luck with Cabelas AGM batteries. They are not cheap, but I have had some last 8-10 years. They hold a full charge for a long time ad don't seem to drain as fast as traditional marine batteries. I like the fact that these are sealed batteries. If you do buy these batteries, make sure you use a slow trickle charger and don't leave them on the boat over the winter.

[salmonite]

anyone had experience with deka?

[LakerTaker]

I've never heard of Deka, but I've had 2 Cabelas AGM batteries, group 27, and they lasted over 8 years. They were still good when I used them for a core exchange, but I just thought it was time for new ones.

[Captain Laxton]

Deka is a Comercial battery brand usually found in loaders dozers and cranes. Battery world in Syracuse sells them. I have had very good luck with them in equipment at my work.

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[salmonite]

Thanks Heath, actually lowes hs deka marine batteries at their stores now and I am starting to hear good things about them!

[treedude363]

second vote interstate they last  and reliable

[moemoe]

have group 29 interstates now and have been stellar for 5 years, previous to that deka marines 31 size on my last boat and they were great too, both good options

[King Slammin]

I ended up going with interstates group 27. My buddy found them for $96 each and that's what was in the boat before. The old interstates were from 2008 so I guess they last.

[salmonite]

where did you find the interstates for 96? I just bought a 36v minn kota so I have a big bill in front of me

[King Slammin]

He gets a discount

[salmonite]

Dam

[krux5506]

I think Interstate will knock $10 off if you bring in an old battery with a new battery purchase. Not sure though if this is only for people with an account with them...

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[jayjay]

Cee-me Marine in buffalo on hertle had size 27 interstates for around $90 last year., they are usually cheap there

[jimski2]

Marine batteries are different than automotive types. They take a pounding from the waves while automotive batteries will fail when they get slammed around.

[fishmaster13184]

Marine batteries are different than automotive types. They take a pounding from the waves while automotive batteries will fail when they get slammed around.

O yea that's the difference?