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| So, there are about 100 threads on batteries and what to get, and how to store them, etc. Just ignore all the previous advice.
You can store you batteries in the boat over the winter, IF they are fully charged when you put your boat up. You may want to disconnect the positive connections from your cranking battery if you have a DFI motor, as there may be a small drain. It's actually better for the batteries in the cold, rather than the nice toasty basement. Self discharge rate is greatly reduced in the cold.
I used wet-cell batteries for years. Got them from Remy Battery in Milwaukee. Last set was a Group 30 battery. Group 31 performance in a Group 29 case. Awesome, and they where 5 years old and still going strong when I sold the boat.
Nothing wrong with AGM's. I really don't think brand matters much, because they are all brand labeled by just a few manufacturers. Please note. Cabelas and Fleet Farm do not make their own batteries. Likely, they are made by Jognson Controls battery division.
Gel batteries. Go for it if you have money to burn. You will need a new expensive on board charging system.
Another note. People that work at places like West marine, Walmart, Fleet Farm, etc, usually know nothing about what they sell. As is the case of the guy that said not to store your batteries in the cold. Do your research, and pick your battery supplier, and just go buy them. Don't ask any questions, unless you are at a place that specializes in batteries, like Remy in Milwaukee. Um, Batteries Plus goes with the above mentioned list.
Edited by Shep 6/8/2015 11:05 AM
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