NavyVet Posted March 31, 2014 Posted March 31, 2014 Need to by a deep cycle battery for 12V trolling motor. Windy conditions so I need a battery that can last as long as possible. What spec is the most important consideration in this case, CCA, MCA, or reserve capasity? I am willing to pay a few extra bucks for good performance. Are the Optimas or Oddesy really worth the extra bucks as far as daily staying power is concerned? Usually just take only one day trips in my local area but fight strong winds more often than not. 1 Quote
Smokinal Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Reserve capacity is what you are looking for. The higher the better. I have never owned an Optima but have heard good things about them. Also heard good things about the Everstarts from Wally World. 1 Quote
MacP Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 ^^^ What he said. I just replaced an Optima that was probably 7-8 years old with a new Interstate. I'm a fan of Interstate's and Everstart 27s. Quote
soopd Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I had 2 blue tops running my 24 volt system. They lasted me for some time. However, 1 of them always went out before the other one and it seemed like I needed to buy 2 anyway. This last time I purchased Deka Marine batteries and they are lasting all day so far. I went with them because my fishing partner has had good luck with them. He purchased the Sears Diehard battery for his cranking and all his low voltage issues have gone away. I have had the walmart batteries and I know people like them on here, however I would not buy one of them again. 1 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted April 3, 2014 Super User Posted April 3, 2014 Deep cycle batteries need lots of reserve amps. 200 or more is what I'd want. I looked up the Everstart at Wallys and could not find any mention of reserve capacity. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted April 16, 2014 Super User Posted April 16, 2014 Batteries for the electric motor seem to last indefinitely (some last longer than the boat...LOL) I normally buy Interstate batteries, but I believe that operating practices have more to do with battery life than battery brand. My electric motor is used mainly for the Spot Lock, so I rarely exceed 25% depth of discharge (DOD), then at day's end I always bring the charge back to 100%. Do that with any brand battery it will likely last 5 years or more. Roger Quote
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