Replacement battery?

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   I have used the same Optima blue top battery in my 1979 Mustang for about five years , I just take it out every winter and use a Guest Battery 

 Pal I got from west marine and it keeps a trickel charge on the battery .

 The battery cost me about $125.00 but very much worth it . 

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nautique frk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: February-16-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1784	Post Options Post Reply Quote nautique frk Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Replacement battery? Posted: March-02-2005 at 12:50am
	I have used the same Optima blue top battery in my 1979 Mustang for about five years , I just take it out every winter and use a Guest Battery Pal I got from west marine and it keeps a trickel charge on the battery . The battery cost me about $125.00 but very much worth it .

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-01-2005 at 3:31pm
	No lead acid or gel battery will hold a healthy charge when used so infrequently. You should just go ahead and get a marine cranking battery (NOT deep cycle). The marine batteries have stronger cases and internals to withstand the pounding. At least once a month, you should put a charger on the battery and bring it back to full charge. Letting a battery discharge to low levels does it lots of harm. You might want to consider a solar trickle charger that can be left in place during periods of non-use.

Tim D Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2641	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tim D Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-01-2005 at 12:03pm
	For only 15 days, I would take the battery out of my car or truck and use it in the boat.
	Tim D

randall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-30-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 123	Post Options Post Reply Quote randall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-01-2005 at 1:30am
	I am going to need a new battery for spring. What type is the best for just an inboard ski boat � just starting? What is the best brand/type to buy for a ski boat? I only get to the lake about 15 days a year. The battery sits unused the rest of the year. Is there a battery that lasts longer than others under these conditions? Any advise on cold cranking amp ratings? It is for a CC Mustang - Ford 302. Thanks for the help.

Replacement battery?

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