Lets Talk Batteries

**niceguyeddie** · 09-17-2013, 06:50 PM

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?

**Stainless** · 09-17-2013, 06:52 PM

I'm sure there will be disagreement, but I like Optimas.

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**niceguyeddie** · 09-17-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon

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.

If I were to go Optima... Should I go one blue for starting and yellow tops for stereo?

**ChumpChange** · 09-17-2013, 06:58 PM

Go pick up a couple Lifelines at Battery Sales Unlimited in Goendora.

**riverrunner1984** · 09-17-2013, 07:06 PM

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!

**niceguyeddie** · 09-17-2013, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by riverrunner1984

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!

Do you run a big stereo?

**niceguyeddie** · 09-17-2013, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Mateo

Go pick up a couple Lifelines at Battery Sales Unlimited in Goendora.

Are those the same size as Interstates? Or will I need new battery boxes?

**Stainless** · 09-17-2013, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by niceguyeddie

I've ran them in the past and never had issues that I can recall.

If I were to go Optima... Should I go one blue for starting and yellow tops for stereo?

If you decide on Optima, they make a blue top starting and a blue top deep cycle.
Starting has dark gray body and deep cycle has light gray body. Sams club has best prices I know of.

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WMC · 09-17-2013, 07:32 PM

Optima for me. last pair from 05-13 blue top. 2 JL amps.

**28eliminator** · 09-17-2013, 07:40 PM

I have 2 group 27... wait for it... DURALAST

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

... oh yeah, and they're cheap.