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    #21 03-14-2023, 03:02 PM
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    No, I wouldn't trust an Interstate battery to get me home, seen way too many failures with them. I am on my 3rd year running a Diehard Group 31 Commerical 1000 CCA battery and it has been great. I run 2 9" graphs one 10", dual power poles and livewell all day off of it with no issues.
    Is this it? dang didnt know it was so hard to find a 1000cca battery

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    #22 03-14-2023, 04:40 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by styler View Post
    Is this it? dang didnt know it was so hard to find a 1000cca battery

    DieHard HD BatteryFarm and Truck Battery: 31S Group Size, 1000 CCA, 1190 CA, 185 Minute Reserve Capacity, Heavy Duty
    Yes I believe so.
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    #23 03-18-2023, 06:14 PM
    Ok im about over the battery Lead acid thing.. cant find anything in 1000cca. Thinking about going lithium
    Now im in unknown territory
    whats the equivalent?
    Dakota has a 12v 60ah DL1000cca $599how about this ?
    trying to stay in that price range
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    #24 03-18-2023, 07:35 PM
    60 amp hour isn't enough, need at least 100.
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    #25 03-18-2023, 08:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bassfisher444 View Post
    60 amp hour isn't enough, need at least 100.
    I was afraid youd say that. im a little dumb to the amp hr need what tells us i need more than that 60ah? to be clear, im not disagreeing just trying to get an understanding
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    #26 03-20-2023, 03:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by styler View Post
    Ok im about over the battery Lead acid thing.. cant find anything in 1000cca. Thinking about going lithium
    Now im in unknown territory
    whats the equivalent?
    Dakota has a 12v 60ah DL1000cca $599how about this ?
    trying to stay in that price range
    Did you look at the list in the FAQ? Most of the research has been done for you....

    Mercury has not, as of today, approved Lithium batteries for use in the Optimax or 2-stroke engine lines.


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    #27 03-21-2023, 07:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by EuropeanAM View Post
    Did you look at the list in the FAQ? Most of the research has been done for you....

    Mercury has not, as of today, approved Lithium batteries for use in the Optimax or 2-stroke engine lines.
    I did. Looks like I'm not doing a lithium any way. I did finally find the die hard I listed a few post above. 61 lbs blah but it is 1000 cca 185 RC So looks like im going with it.
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    #28 03-30-2023, 01:13 PM
    I ended up with the Napa 7234 commercial 1000cca 185 reserve capacity. First think I noticed was the motor did not bog when operating the trim or J plate at idle like it did with the other battery.
    That alone tells me its going to do a better job.
    Thanks for all you guys help .
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    #29 03-30-2023, 06:45 PM
    Good choice, you will be happy with that one!
    Quote Originally Posted by styler View Post
    I ended up with the Napa 7234 commercial 1000cca 185 reserve capacity. First think I noticed was the motor did not bog when operating the trim or J plate at idle like it did with the other battery.
    That alone tells me its going to do a better job.
    Thanks for all you guys help .
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    #30 03-31-2023, 07:38 AM
    With an Optimax, choosing a battery that exceeds engine only minimum required capacity is always a wise decision.
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