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    Lets Talk Batteries

    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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    Lets Talk Batteries

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


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    Quote Originally Posted by Carbon View Post
    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?

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

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    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mateo View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by riverrunner1984 View Post
    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?

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    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.

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    Lets Talk Batteries

    Quote Originally Posted by niceguyeddie View Post
    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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    Optima for me. last pair from 05-13 blue top. 2 JL amps.

 

 

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