Yes I find that Lifeline batteries are good batteries. Have never had an issue with them.
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Yes I find that Lifeline batteries are good batteries. Have never had an issue with them.
Another thumbs up for Optimas, I keep them on a tender when not in use. 4 good years so far
I have heard the Optimas require more maintenance. For instance, when I am getting ready to store my boat, would I need to disconnect the batteries and hook them up to a "tender" in order for them to last 3+ years?
Is this process required of most marine batteries?
Interstates are great but they lack reserve capacity and cca when you get into the large sizes (bigger than grp 27). It becomes an issue for today's efi motors. Mercury requires 1100 cca for their dts race motors now and I'm sure the rest of the efi line isn't far behind.
Die Hard actually has a good affordable battery to fill the new requirements.
I had some Optimas a few years back.
They did me well and lasted until I sold that boat, 3-4 years.
But I have read so much complaint and trouble when they got sourced south of the boarder, I just have not been able to bring myself to take a chance at their prices again.
Lately I been getting Exide Marines just because they are honestly, the cheapest.
It seem like lead acid batteries have become "all the same" lately.
I used to go for the Die Hards, but have not had any better luck with them in recent years.
Was an Interstate fan for a long time. Even used to hit their warehouse here and got deals on their "blems".
Poor luck with a deep cycle used to run my hydraulic lift and a few rotten garden tractor batteries.
I been going for the low price, so when they crap out I don't mind as much.
Exide is having their own problems right now. I have a job at the Vernon recycle plant which has been shut down. Hope they pay. :redface:
http://www.scpr.org/blogs/environmen...-in-vernon-ci/