Boat currently has 3 Interstates. Two of which are shot (stereo batts) and need replaced, so I figure I'll just replace all three now. Should I stick with what I've got or switch it up? Optimas?
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Boat currently has 3 Interstates. Two of which are shot (stereo batts) and need replaced, so I figure I'll just replace all three now. Should I stick with what I've got or switch it up? Optimas?
I'm sure there will be disagreement, but I like Optimas.
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I've ran them in the past and never had issues that I can recall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carbon
If I were to go Optima... Should I go one blue for starting and yellow tops for stereo?
Go pick up a couple Lifelines at Battery Sales Unlimited in Goendora.
I bought 2 batteries at costco for the boat. They were only $75 each and come with a 30month warranty.
I figure for $75 if they last a couple years, I am happy!
Are those the same size as Interstates? Or will I need new battery boxes?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mateo
Do you run a big stereo?Quote:
Originally Posted by riverrunner1984
That is a negative, but I used to run a big one with 6 6x9 and 2 JL W6 10" subs and the batteries still died.
I told myself, on my next boat, I want to get one of the Honda Generators installed and vented to run a HUGE stereo.
If you decide on Optima, they make a blue top starting and a blue top deep cycle.Quote:
Originally Posted by niceguyeddie
Starting has dark gray body and deep cycle has light gray body. Sams club has best prices I know of.
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Optima for me. last pair from 05-13 blue top. 2 JL amps.
I have 2 group 27... wait for it... DURALAST :biggrin: for my stereo and cabin electrical.
1 group 24 of the same for the Boat/engine.
They seem to last about 3 to 4 years, have fantastic power, and are always warrantied :thumbup:... oh yeah, and they're cheap.
My batteries are 3 years old and never have an issue.
So how many companies do you figure are making batteries in this country today?
Who do you figure is making Interstate batteries? Interstate?
If you have a Interstate dealer near you, and you are considering Optimas, I would consider an Interstate AGM. Interstate tends to honor their warranty better than Optima. SAME FLIPPIN BATTERY
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Originally Posted by gn7
Really? Same battery?
Mike at Battery Sales will know.Quote:
Originally Posted by niceguyeddie
Quite a few, including the one I mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by gn7
My Optimas lasted over 8 years. blue tops
First I ever heard that.Quote:
Originally Posted by niceguyeddie
Yup, basically same thing I was told recently by my buddy who sells Interstate when I got 2 for my truck . Of course he was closed a few weeks later the day I realized I wanted to replace the boat battery so I bought the blue top Optima from the closest Auto Parts store......Quote:
Originally Posted by gn7
Interstate is what we use and sell. Our interstate delivery truck is always stocked with the optima line and the driver has told me there not worth the money....
With that said, I have always had good luck with Interstate and easy to work with warranty wise
EZ, I just said the same thing this weekend and guess who got a new interstate yesterday ... Me me me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joker