Whenever it is cold, say 45 degrees, my engine gives me a hard time starting, I know these Ficht moters need to turn extra fast for them to start. Usually I get 2 years out of a battery and have to replace it. I just replaced it with a Interstate 27M-XHD which has 1000 MCA, 800 CCA & 180 RC. I install the brand new battery, I go to start it, and the same thing, doesn't start. I hook up one of those portable battery booster to it, and it will start. Once it starts it will start fine all day, without a problem. I replaced the starter 2 years ago, I thought this would solve the problem. Anybody have this problem? What can I do to solve this? This has been going on, since I've owned the boat, 2001. It starts fine in the summer time.

I was thinking about running wires to one of the trolling motor batterys with a on/off switch. When it won't start I would turn on the switch and have 2 batteries in parrallel. What do you think?

Thanks
Mud Man