I have Optima Blue tops in the RT.....but now the little Cherokee is going to need a couple of batteries and I like the Optimas but I think they moved the factory to Mexico. So, I am going to look at the AGMs at Sam's for it I believe. Does anybody know when they put them on sale? Thanks. Also, I am definitely getting the wet acid batteries out of the metal boat ...... But I am open to suggestions of another reasonable priced alternative. Thanks.
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The bitterness of poor quality is remembered
long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten - Benjamin Franklin
2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA
The last two years it's been something like late Feb through mid-March. That's the only time of year I'm aware of that they've been on sale.
2011 Skeeter ZX225
225 Yamaha HPDI Series 2
Minn Kota Ultrex 112 52"
Console: HDS 16 Carbon
Bow: HDS 12 Carbon, Solix 12 G2, Mega 360
They were on sale very recently. I do not know if they are currently.
They were on sale in December 2016, then March of this year. Probably going to be a while.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
They went off sale two or three weeks ago. I think they were 20.00 off each?
Missed it by about 3 weeks - it`s over now
I believe Pep Boys has 25% off the Optimas going on now!
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike
Batteries Plus has 15% off right now.
Plus I got a $10 mail in rebate on a group 31 Duracell.
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Anthrax
That would lower the price from ridiculous to crazy. Those are overpriced at 50% off for TM use.Originally Posted by fastman151
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I will preface this by stating that you know a lot more than I do about motors and wiring and batteries. I only have my personal experience and not a lot of technical knowledge.....but the Optima batteries I have on the TM in the RT have been flawless for me. I got them on a considerable mark down sale but they were still expensive.
I fish a lot and fish 12 months a year. I probably average 4 days a week. They have never ran down on me and I have used them two days in a row without charging them. BUT to be honest II don't fish daylight to dark anymore. When I do charge them, they come back to full charge faster than any battery I have ever had. When I bought them, I did it because of the possibility of leaking acid into the aluminum boat and also the hassle of checking water all the time in the other batteries. I have been very happy with them and if the factory was still here and not in Mexico I might buy more. I don't want to argue or debate the batteries with you because I am sure you are right....but I have been very happy with them so far and have not had one complaint.... I have a Maxuum 80 and I have used the heck out of the TM and they have never quit... But your point about them being expensive is true.
They are expensive but they all are in this category....I wish I could find a reasonably priced sealed battery like the AGM for my aluminum Cherokee....if you have any suggestions I would appreciate it.
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The bitterness of poor quality is remembered
long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten - Benjamin Franklin
2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA
The Duracell AGM at Sams. Way better specs than the Optima at $180.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
The only stat that matters for trolling motor batteries is reserve capacity. Optimas have some of the worst RC #s you can find.
That always seems to be the rub with Optima batteries. It kind of worried me when I bought my current Saber FTD. It had 2 - D24M Optimas on the 24V Tour 82. They were installed and date stamped 3/2010. That was 8 years ago. They're still going, and have yet to leave me wanting more RC whether I fish 4 hours, or 8 hours. I liked them so much I bought a D31M Optima for my cranker. That was 4 years ago. Never lets me down on an all day trip.
BassCat Sabre FTD
Mercury 150 Optimax
"It's just fishing"
PLUS ADD $45 TO JOIN SAMS
Yeah it was last month. They had a limit of 3 and I bought 3 for a nice savings of $60!
Worth it for tire, batteries, and fuel alone, though Sam's is awesome for a lot of stuff.
2011 Skeeter ZX225
225 Yamaha HPDI Series 2
Minn Kota Ultrex 112 52"
Console: HDS 16 Carbon
Bow: HDS 12 Carbon, Solix 12 G2, Mega 360
Talk to a local small battery distributor, and ask if they sell blems. I got an odessey 33 series agm for $50 bucks. They said blems can just be returns, damaged in warehouse, etc. Mine even gives 1 year warranty on blems.
Sam's Club is having a one day sales event on Saturday May 12 only. All their Marine and Golf cart batteries will be $20 off the regular price, limit of 3 per membership. In addition there will be free install offered on a set of new tires purchased that day. This is in addition to $80 instant rebate on a set of 4 Goodyear, BFG, Pirelli tires and $70 instant rebate on Michelin. This includes the purchase of the Goodyear marathon and endurance trailer tires.
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
Thank you sir for that information. I marked it on my calendar on my phone....
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The bitterness of poor quality is remembered
long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten - Benjamin Franklin
2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA
Thanks again...went very early today and picked up two 31s and got the $40 discount. Moving the Optima batteries to the little Cherokee and the Duracell in the RT188. Should be fixed up for a while I hope.... Was going to buy them anyway and you saved me $40...thanks.
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The bitterness of poor quality is remembered
long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten - Benjamin Franklin
2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA
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