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Location: ontario canada - Well Anderson Indiana now | Hey guys, I need a new trolling battery, any suggestions on which one to get? I don't want to break the bank but I do want a quality battery.
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Location: Greenfield, WI | I am well into my 3rd year with my Optima Deep Cycle battery. The use capasity is more than double that of the magnum sized deep cycle batteries I used to get, both between charges and in battery life. You can top off the charge without losing capasity. It is a dry system. In the same time that I have had this battery, I would have bought 3 of the old type. There is more to considering cost than just considering the initial cost. They are available at Batteries Plus Stores. On a 1-10 scale for satisfaction with 10 being very satisfied, I would rate Optima as a good solid 15!
Edited by Steve Van Lieshout 7/8/2005 12:27 PM
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| I have a 24v system with two 3100 Dual Pro batteries and a 65lb Kota. I just got back from Vermilion and went over 3 days without having to charge them and it was windy as hell up there so I was constantly using my TM. They are a little pricey (~250$ per battery) but well worth the cost. I can usually go 3-4 days on these things and not run out of juice. They are absolutely great! |
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Location: ontario canada - Well Anderson Indiana now | wow 3 days no charge, my battery now is so old I have to charge it every night. Gander mountain sells the optimas, I'll probably look into those, I think they are around $160 or so, does that sound right? |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | The Optimas were cheaper at my local auto store, Sears has them, too. m |
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Location: ontario canada - Well Anderson Indiana now | Thanks alot Mikie, I'll look into that
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Location: Chicago, Beverly | Optima's, their competition Orbital's, and Trojan batteries(now available at Gander mtn and battery service corp... |
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| Yeah 3-4 days without charging. It really helps as I camp a lot and don't have access to electric. |
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