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  1. 03-28-2017, 01:11 PM #1
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    New Cranking Battery for 198

    I just got a new Mercury Pro xs 225 put on it and I'm looking to get a new cranking battery as well. Wanted to see what suggestion yall might have and what CCA would be recommend for the motor. I know this might be personal preference thing but just looking for a place to start. Thanks in advance.
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    #2 03-28-2017, 01:25 PM
    Interstate 27M-XHD $140. Had it for 1 year so far and it solved a problem I was having.
    800cca
    1000ca
    182ah

    I has a 24M but had issues with boat not planning due to low voltage caused from not enough charge time on water. Ran short distance a lot. Corrected by the 27M. Have a 2008 198 Pro XS225 as well.

    LOOK in the engine section - Don of European Motors has some great info there!
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    #3 03-28-2017, 01:34 PM
    I'm using this one https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...1m/sli31agmdpm

    -10% off the stated price + looks like a $30 mail-in rebate.... Very strong battery but it's heavy....
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    #4 03-28-2017, 01:45 PM
    I was having some problems with my cranking going dead after a long day of fishing, my electronics would drain it and if I was running my aerator if would die even quicker. It was a cheaper battery though, I'll look into yalls suggestions.
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    #5 03-28-2017, 02:01 PM
    I changed from the Interstate SRM27 to the SRM29 for my 250 HPDI. With the electronics, pumps and Power Poles I wanted the extra capacity. It has a little less MCA than the 27M-XHD, but more Reserve Capacity to run things.

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    #6 03-28-2017, 02:22 PM
    If you need a really big dog, go to academy and get their big exide. Not cheap at $230, but you won't have any problems turning that opti over.
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    #7 03-28-2017, 02:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by grout-scout View Post
    If you need a really big dog, go to academy and get their big exide. Not cheap at $230, but you won't have any problems turning that opti over.
    Same here... i have three Exide AGM batteries... the specs are fantastic on those Group 31's.... I found mine at Academy on sale for $165

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    #8 03-28-2017, 07:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jbabin76 View Post
    Same here... i have three Exide AGM batteries... the specs are fantastic on those Group 31's.... I found mine at Academy on sale for $165
    Wow, great price!
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    #9 03-28-2017, 09:23 PM
    I just use one of my large deep cycle trolling batteries for my motor and accessories!
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    #10 03-28-2017, 10:35 PM
    Congratulations on the new engine. I think you'll be very happy with it.
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    #11 03-29-2017, 12:32 AM
    get another battery to run electronics and pumps
    these new big screens will draw a lot of power
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    #12 03-29-2017, 08:25 AM
    Thanks for all the input. I cant wait to get back on the water and break the new motor in, its been a long month without having a boat.
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    #13 03-29-2017, 11:00 AM
    Go to this page : http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=22038

    Scroll down and open the link " Batteries that meet the requirement ".

    It will answer your question.
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    #14 03-29-2017, 02:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by grout-scout View Post
    Wow, great price!
    Yep! I had to stop at 5 different Academy's to get all three, but worth it... thankfully there are 5 million of them here in Houston..

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    #15 03-29-2017, 03:56 PM
    No Academy stores anywhere near here....
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    #16 03-29-2017, 04:23 PM
    With engines and electronics now a days isn't a battery with at least 1000 mica pretty much the best way to go?
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    #17 03-29-2017, 04:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lea View Post
    No Academy stores anywhere near here....
    Tractor Supply carries Exide, may have to look in to their ability to get them.
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    #18 03-29-2017, 07:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Lea View Post
    No Academy stores anywhere near here....
    You wouldn't want to lift this big dog anyways, it's a freaking monster! Thought I was going to snap an elbow trying to remove it when I re-sealed my boat transom.
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    #19 03-29-2017, 08:29 PM
    Go to Caterpillar.com website and check out their batteries, good price and 1000 cca.
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