Sam’s 31 series Duracell AGM, who’s running it as a cranking battery

[BoatNoobie]

I told the guy at batteries plus I’d buy right then if he’d take 350 and he said done. I don’t usually Jew people
on price, but I deal with people doing it to me all day so I figured why not.

Nice. Was it old stock? Lol


For me, it's $409.99-10%+10%(sales tax)+$27 core charge. So about $440 if I don't have a battery to trade in.

[kvandammit]

Could be the cold dammit. Are you charging it after each use?

Yes I have a 4 bank 15 amp charger which I always hookup overnight after and before each trip. And I would agree it seems to be worse when its cold.

[billnorman1]

I told the guy at batteries plus I’d buy right then if he’d take 350 and he said done. I don’t usually bargain with people
on price, but I deal with people doing it to me all day so I figured why not.

FIFY

[Skippy909]

FIFY

Didn’t know it needed fixed!

[e-tec]

Yes I have a 4 bank 15 amp charger which I always hookup overnight after and before each trip. And I would agree it seems to be worse when its cold.

I would call Optima and see what they have to say.

[billnorman1]

Originally Posted by billnorman1
FIFY

Didn’t know it needed fixed!

You might do some research on use of the phrase. It is pejorative.

[grout-scout]

That Napa battery sure does look appealing to me.

[Skippy909]

The battery I got was not old stock, was manufactured this month. It had actually just been delivered a few hours before I picked it up!

[bgibson]

For the record fellas the Duracell makes Mercury (European Marine) "approved list"

-Odyssey PC1500, PC1700, PC2150 and PC2250.
-Optima Group 31
-West Marine Sea Volt Group 31 AGM (Edited due to change in capacity of Grp 27).
-Cabela's (X900-31 (New Addition to list)) **
-Batteries Plus X2Power BCI Group 31M (SLI31AGMDPM) **
-Odyessy 31M-PC2150 **
-Trolling Thunder TT1175 and TT1370.
-Excide Megacycle (Mercury Brand) MC-31 and XMC-31.
-Deka Sea Mate/Intimidator 8A31DTM.

The Deka sea mate is a relabeled Sam's Club Duracell 31 AGM

[Husertim]

Just make sure it is the Deka made version. For $180 it is the best value in batteries.

[rcraigrrt]

Works like a charm for me... had it almost a year but has been flawless thus far! 3 yr warranty to boot as well!

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBP7236

[pajoe329]

Just to let You Guys Know Sams club Duracell's going on sale the month of march $20.00off they are a good battery for the price of an agm

[ksubasser24]

Just to let You Guys Know Sams club Duracell's going on sale the month of march $20.00off they are a good battery for the price of an agm

thanks for sharing that is great info. I may get the group 27 agms for my tm now. Was going to go with everstart max but that makes the price difference pretty reasonable.

[majorbanjo]

If it hasn't got at least 950 CCAs I wouldn't use it as a cranking battery for my Pro XS.....I run the 31 series X2 Power Premium AGM from batteries plus w/1150 CCAs.

[Legend Chris]

For the record fellas the Duracell makes Mercury (European Marine) "approved list"

-Odyssey PC1500, PC1700, PC2150 and PC2250.
-Optima Group 31
-West Marine Sea Volt Group 31 AGM (Edited due to change in capacity of Grp 27).
-Cabela's (X900-31 (New Addition to list)) **
-Batteries Plus X2Power BCI Group 31M (SLI31AGMDPM) **
-Odyessy 31M-PC2150 **
-Trolling Thunder TT1175 and TT1370.
-Excide Megacycle (Mercury Brand) MC-31 and XMC-31.
-Deka Sea Mate/Intimidator 8A31DTM.

The Deka sea mate is a relabeled Sam's Club Duracell 31 AGM

True it is, however read the second paragraph in the post
>950+ CCA (950 CCA or higher) is strongly recommended

[grout-scout]

This napa battery still has my interest, light weight & 3 year warranty. The X2 is awesome, but it’s around 75lbs. Sams battery is so close to the min CCA for a Merc.

[catdude28]

Sams battery is so close to the min CCA for a Merc.

It is right at minimum. If I were looking for an AGM in the 200 dollar area for my Opti, and accessories, I would choose the one below over the Sam's. The Duracell at Sam's is a rebadged Deka Intimidator 8A31 with only 800 ccas. This one is a rebadged Intimidator 9A31 with 925 ccas for 30 dollars more. O'Reilly has their relabelled vision as well, as do other retailers.


http://www.tristatebattery.com/deka-...ry-p-1360.html

As it is, I do well with the Napa/Deka flooded commercial battery for cranking.

[bgibson]

True it is, however read the second paragraph in the post
>950+ CCA (950 CCA or higher) is strongly recommended

No kidding! I wouldnt buy it for a Mercury opti. I would buy it for anything else!!

[mrlawler1]

Didn’t know it needed fixed!

It didnt..it wasn't used in a derogatory way...you did nothing wrong..

Now the battery issue, $440 bucks for a battery....go buy another $150 interstate, put a jumper on it and run it as a big ass 12V and be done with it...yeah you got extra weight of another battery back there but so what...you'll not have to worry about running out of juice anymore... period...

[fly by night]

Buy what you want but that NAPA battery is a beast: weighs 61#,Reserve 195, CA=1380, CCA=1125, $159.95, Part #7234 or #7235, and leaves your wallet heavier after the purchase, to each his own.