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taxabel 
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 Topic: BatteryPosted: March-04-2008 at 5:24pm |
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The non-felony type. I have a '84 with the small battery compartment. I need a new battery and was wondering which type to buy. I am a fair weather sailor and so the boat sits in the garage until nice weather. What do you think?
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TRBenj
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Posted: March-04-2008 at 5:36pm |
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I put a $60 Everstart Maxx-65N (from walmart) in my boat last spring. Great battery for a great price with a great warranty- it got very good reviews online. If you have a huge stereo that you plan to run with the boat off, you may want to consider an Optima blue top- but if not, you cant beat this one for $100 less.
Its the right size to fit in our battery boxes- I plan to put the same one in my other boats this year. |
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JUST-IN-TIME
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Posted: March-04-2008 at 8:30pm |
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sears amg batteries are oddessy batteries which are the best in the market right now
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Munday
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 12:55am |
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I'm with Tim,plus there's a Walmart everywhere if it internal breaks.Instead of the slow death.I always move them to a tractor or work truck after 2 seasons.
Remember when they had (prob. still do for more money)dual post?Top and sides,well one failed me,the side + went out.It threw me into cable,starter and scratching my head. Second trip I got a test light and a 12 pack,problem solved! Munday |
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If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail.
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79nautique
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 2:20pm |
wrong, not even close |
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JUST-IN-TIME
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 6:49pm |
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sears batteries are made by oddessy
give them a call |
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Riley
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 7:27pm |
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I've had good luck with NAPA batteries. I've got a Legend going in one boat this year for its 7th summer. I bought a marine battery last summer that seems like a great battery and was about $80.00. First marine battery I ever bought.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 8:36pm |
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So what is the difference between an auto battery & a marine one? Vibration resistance?
Pete, this is an easy one for you! |
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“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 9:04pm |
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Nothing internal!! It's the terminal posts with the additional stud in it. The marine also has a handle on them but I did notice the last batteries I bought for my truck had the handles too. They were Napa. Bruce, I too have always had good luck with the Napa. I don't use "marine" unless I need the studs.
The AMG's are truly a good battery but the cost is high. |
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bill1
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 9:36pm |
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a battery is a battery is a battery....... put one in with at least 500 cca's and enjoy the boat.
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Tim D
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Posted: March-05-2008 at 10:02pm |
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I agree with Tim, the Everstart is hard to beat. The Everstart battery that came in my boat lasted 10 years.
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