Battery

[Ghostshad]

Can someone recommend a Good Trolling Motor battery from Walmart. A regular battery. I can’t afford those $300.00 ones. 

[LonnieP]

Group 29 Everstart Maxx is around $100 at Walmart. Good battery too. I’m going on my 4th year with mine.

[Ghostshad]

Thanks a Million. 

[Bladesmith,]

I also use Walmart group 29 marine batteries. I have never had one last 4 years like LonnieP but with the free replacement warranry (varies year to year at 18 or 24 months) they are hard to beat for the same money. 

[Scott F]

I've been using WalMart batteries for years and I always get 4-5 years. How you charge your batteries and the device you use, has a big influence on how long any brand of battery will last.

[Ghostshad]

How’s the best way to charge them. I have a built in Charger. 

[OnthePotomac]

Do you guys mean a group 27, or 29 Wet Cell TM battery?

[I'm Blue]

dont waste money on a 27,,, go for a 29 or 31

[Scott F]

2 hours ago, I'm Blue said:

dont waste money on a 27,,, go for a 29 or 31

Make sure to measure the battery compartment to make sure whatever battery you buy fits the space you have.

[I'm Blue]

 if it dont fit, u need a bigger hammer

[mrstangblb]

On 4/30/2019 at 9:11 AM, Ghostshad said:

How’s the best way to charge them. I have a built in Charger. 

I’m curious about best charging technique, too - I just bought a Duracell 31 at Batteries Plus with rebate last week.

[WRB]

Wet cell lead acid marine batteries can be charged using a standard 10 to 15 amp onboard charger or bench charger with auto shut off. Be sure the fluid level is covering the plates and cell caps ventilate properly. Keep the terminals clean and coated with dielectric grease or vasoline to reduce oxidation corrosion. If the battery is charged in the boat make sure the compartment covers are open and well ventilated. Wet cell batteries cost less AGM's but are high maintenance.

Tom

 

[mrstangblb]

3 hours ago, WRB said:

Wet cell lead acid marine batteries can be charged using a standard 10 to 15 amp onboard charger or bench charger with auto shut off. Be sure the fluid level is covering the plates and cell caps ventilate properly. Keep the terminals clean and coated with dielectric grease or vasoline to reduce oxidation corrosion. If the battery is charged in the boat make sure the compartment covers are open and well ventilated. Wet cell batteries cost less AGM's but are high maintenance.

Tom

 

This is the battery I bought, Tom:

 

https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sli31mdc

 

I’ve never had a deep cycle battery so I’m curious how to get into this one to maintain it.

[MN Fisher]

4 minutes ago, mrstangblb said:

I’ve never had a deep cycle battery so I’m curious how to get into this one to maintain it.

That's a sealed battery...you don't 'get into it'. Only maintenance you can do is keep the posts clean of corrosion and make sure your charger is rated for deep-cycle batteries.

[WRB]

Not familiar with this battery. From the link posted it looks like 6 threaded plastic caps with a coin slot to loosen or tighten the caps. Make sure you don't drop a loose cap into the boat sump if they don't have something to retain them. Read maintenance sheet provided with the battery for instructions how to refill cells and vent during charging.

I didn't read anywhere in the link that the battery is a sealed gel type  and it's noted in the specs as not being maintenance free.

Could be wrong, maybe another member that owns this battery can advise you.

Tom