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  1. 08-10-2017, 05:17 PM #1
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    Lightbulb Straight up Best Cranking batt for $

    Let's hear it, what's the best choice for the weekend (limited budget) angler? Running two graphs and livewell all day. 100$-250$ range? Prefer a battery that won't burn up a stator!
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    #2 08-10-2017, 06:21 PM
    SAMs Duracell 31 AGM
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    #3 08-10-2017, 06:22 PM
    Depending on the size of the graphs, you'll want a Group 27 or 31 AGM. I use a Group 31 AGM and it will easily power 3 sonars (HDS-8, HDS-7, ONIX 10 CT), LSS-2 box, HB hub, livewell pumps, two 12' Talons and a Bow 360 and still crank a 250 SHO at the end of the day.
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    #4 08-10-2017, 06:25 PM
    If your motor has a stator ,you dont want a AGM battery . You want a wet cell one ...Get the Biggest WalMart Marine battery
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    #5 08-10-2017, 08:13 PM
    This thread may be helpful >>> http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=715607

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    #6 08-10-2017, 08:24 PM
    Hey Mike. Little over a year later, how's it performing and holding up? Been thinking about one of these as well.
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    #7 08-10-2017, 08:38 PM
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    #8 08-10-2017, 08:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKFishing View Post
    SAMs Duracell 31 AGM
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    #9 08-10-2017, 11:12 PM
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    #10 08-11-2017, 04:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by 1bluemcm View Post
    Hey Mike. Little over a year later, how's it performing and holding up? Been thinking about one of these as well.
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    #11 08-11-2017, 04:31 AM
    That looks like a Great battery!!!
    Thanks Mike!!
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    #12 08-11-2017, 01:37 PM
    I run the same battery for my Optimax. Mine is the 7235. Difference is that it has posts. It's a monster.
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    #13 08-11-2017, 01:51 PM
    I have been running the Canadian version of this commercial Deka battery that Mike suggests, with nearly identical specs. On year three, no problems, 200 Opti and accessories. My next boat will have the same cranking battery for sure.
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    #14 08-11-2017, 02:14 PM
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    #15 08-11-2017, 04:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bgibson View Post
    +4 for Sams Duracell 31 AGM
    I don't know if I have a stator on my Suzuki, but I do have a Sams Club Duracell 31AGM @$170 for three years.
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    #16 08-17-2017, 07:21 PM
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    #17 08-18-2017, 09:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by catdude28 View Post
    I have been running the Canadian version of this commercial Deka battery that Mike suggests, with nearly identical specs. On year three, no problems, 200 Opti and accessories. My next boat will have the same cranking battery for sure.
    I'm in Ottawa. What is the Canadian version of the battery that Mike recommended?
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    #18 08-18-2017, 10:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Balberton View Post
    I'm in Ottawa. What is the Canadian version of the battery that Mike recommended?
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    #19 08-18-2017, 10:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rchavis View Post
    If your motor has a stator ,you dont want a AGM battery . You want a wet cell one ...Get the Biggest WalMart Marine battery
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    This is 100% true. I learned this from three different Elite series guys. Every tournament has a wallmart near by keep receipt and you are golden. They are the only place that won't break your balls on some pro rate warranty brand new battery if it fails no questions asked.
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    #20 08-20-2017, 05:29 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bgibson View Post
    +4 for Sams Duracell 31 AGM
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