livemusic Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 1997 Tracker 40 hp starting battery is dead. I can barely get any reading out of it whatsoever. What is a good brand? Is Walmart Everstart junk? Academy Exide junk? What about Interstate, and where can you find those? It's not a big motor but it's sometimes hard to start, so, I need a reliable battery. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 Optima Blue top 34M A-Jay 1 Quote
livemusic Posted January 12, 2018 Author Posted January 12, 2018 A-Jay, I prefer to buy just a regular battery. The battery above costs quite a lot of money. I'd need to really get sold on that type of battery before I'd pull the trigger on it. And I may not keep this boat much longer; I'd prefer buying a regular battery. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 Deka from Wally World are good. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 12, 2018 Super User Posted January 12, 2018 45 minutes ago, livemusic said: A-Jay, I prefer to buy just a regular battery. The battery above costs quite a lot of money. I'd need to really get sold on that type of battery before I'd pull the trigger on it. And I may not keep this boat much longer; I'd prefer buying a regular battery. Decent, inexpensive and seems readily available. A-Jay 1 Quote
tander Posted January 12, 2018 Posted January 12, 2018 33 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Decent, inexpensive and seems readily available. A-Jay I have had this battery in my boat since 2011 and still going strong. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 13, 2018 Super User Posted January 13, 2018 Break out the owners manual for the motor and see what the minimum cranking amps required. Then buy a marine starting battery that meets or exceeds those. 1 Quote
BigAngus752 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 6 hours ago, livemusic said: I prefer to buy just a regular battery Sorry, I don't want to assume things but just making sure you mean a "regular marine cranking battery". Don't use a car battery. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 13, 2018 Global Moderator Posted January 13, 2018 The Exide batteries are trash. I bought 2 for a jonboat and they didn't even last a year with pretty light use and regular charging. The EverStart is probably your best cost/value ratio you're going to get if you're wanting to keep cost down. 1 Quote
livemusic Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 Bluebasser86, I get your sentiment about the Academy Exide brand. I have bought a trolling motor battery in the past and it did not last long! You confirmed my fear about that brand. I think I will just get the Walmart Everstart, a store is nearby, the boat motor is only 40hp and I may sell this boat and upgrade! Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted January 13, 2018 Super User Posted January 13, 2018 Before you buy....Do what slonezp suggested. 2 Quote
Troy85 Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 I buy Exide for cranking and trolling. I've only had a problem with one time, battery wouldn't hold a charge and it was only 6 months old. Contacted Exide, they have a 1 year warranty. I emailed them a picture of the battery and proof of purchase from my credit card statement(i had lost receipt) and they sent me a reimbursement check. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 13, 2018 Super User Posted January 13, 2018 If you have an Interstate dealer, they make a good battery. 1 Quote
Russ E Posted January 13, 2018 Posted January 13, 2018 46 minutes ago, slonezp said: If you have an Interstate dealer, they make a good battery. I agree. they have preformed better than all other brands I have tried. Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted January 14, 2018 Super User Posted January 14, 2018 If you have an Interstate dealer, they make a good battery. I have always been a fan of Interstate Batteries in my car. I would imagine their boat batteries are just as good. They may not be the cheapest option, but you know you're getting a good battery. Quote
tim_kovar Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 10:52 AM, slonezp said: If you have an Interstate dealer, they make a good battery. I have had great luck with Interstate also thus far. Quote
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