Best trollling motor battery ????

[TKbigbass]

I need to replace my trolling motor batteries. I haveused AC Delco batteries (voyager M30HMF)in the past butI understand that they have changed this battery and it is no longer a sealed battery.The two I need to replace have lasted4 1/2 years of heavy use. Anybody have anyexperiencewith the new Voyagers or have suggestions onquality deep cycle batteries for a 74lb 24 volt trolling motor?</p>

 

[hippi97]

I have had good luck with the walmart marine batterys

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font size="2">Yellow Everstarts, can be replaced 24/7 just about anywhere in the world. Had a 15 min run out during a tournament last year made it back in 7 and a half, but I made it back....</font>

 

[beetlespin]

I have been using the Cabela's AGM's for a little over a year now and I highy recommend them. Expensive but strong. Die Hard platinums are good too.

 

[jimwarden]

I'm like you in finding the AC/Delco Voyager batteries to be very good. Mine are still running strong. I notice they sell them at KMart now which is good for being able to find one, but I haven't tried the new ones yet. I'd be interested in knowing if they are still a good battery.

 

[JDK]

hippi97 - 2/24/2010 12:59 PM I have had good luck with the walmart marine batterys

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same here and cant beat the price and warranty probably not as good as some of the higher dollar ones but my 2 have done well on my TM which is 74 lb thrust 24 volt
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[brushhog]

i run 4 batteries in my boat,all delco's...good charger helps!!

 

[elwestb]

My Dad and I have had some of those big Marine Delco's for up to 4 / 7 years! I'm on two Optimax blues on my trolling motor right now that are one year old so the jury's still out, but so far, I like them. I had 5 Interstate's previously that all were swapped out by the dealer. Each one would be last about 18 mos. / 2 years for me, so I went to the optimax to give them a try.

 

[Rivermont Jeff]

I just replaced two ac/delco's the m 30 class due to they were only holding a charge for 8-10 hours of fishing. they were both 45 months old. they would stay charged for two days of fishing last year. I was told by Ken Smith auto parts they do not make the m 30 class anymore so went with the m 29 class for $110.00 ea
you have to figure in your trips to return the other brands and failure at critical times. Ac/delco is worth the $ to me for 4 years of no problems.

 

[roll tide]

I went to Wal-Mart last week to replace mine an they told me they don't warranty any deep cycle batteries anymore. Can you believe that?

 

[grayson_garrett]

The best thing about the wal-mart marine is that you can always find a wal-mart and they have a one year warranty, no questions asked

 

[hippi97]

The yellow everstart are the ones I have in my boat. These batteries had been sitting in my boat for 6 months when I bought it with no charger on them. I charged them up and have ran them ever since.

 

[dragfish]

My Delco's have been great for 3 yrs but the best thing I do for my cranking battery is keep a trickle charger on it whenever it's parked! Like a Battery Tender or something similar-avoid Schumacher chargers.

 

[Superbad]

Walmart is good for replacement at anytime, but Optima has a good deep cycle if you're willing to spend that much. Also, you can get TNT batteries in Cleveland. They're good and fairly cheap in price.

 

[boatersworld J]

I really had good feedback from the Exide Orbital Gel, as well as the Optima Gel batteries, when I sold them. Downside, the cost. On the other hand, the slim chance of something happening with the charge and not being able to immediately get a replacement would seriously make me consider getting one from Wal-Mart. Like he said, there's a one on just about every corner and they have NO PROBLEM taking a returned battery, especially under warranty, and switching it out with a new one. Heck, if need be, you could swap it out at 5 in the morning before a trip out on the water if something happened to be wrong. Ahhhh convenience is king.

 

[TKbigbass]

Rivermont Jeff - 2/24/2010 4:56 PM I just replaced two ac/delco's the m 30 class due to they were only holding a charge for 8-10 hours of fishing. they were both 45 months old. they would stay charged for two days of fishing last year. I was told by Ken Smith auto parts they do not make the m 30 class anymore so went with the m 29 class for $110.00 ea you have to figure in your trips to return the other brands and failure at critical times. Ac/delco is worth the $ to me for 4 years of no problems.

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It concerns me that the M30 class just lasted 45 months. Were they sealed batteries or the type you had to check/add water to? Are the M29 class youjust got sealed ? I heard they changed to the type you had to check/add water to and they were not as good as the older sealed models. </p>

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[Rivermont Jeff]

I believe they are sealed both the m30 and the m29. I've had the blue Optima's they lasted 20 months and interstates lasted about 24-30 months. I thought 45 months was good. I had bad luck with batteries in the past but had the best results with the ac delco's.

 

[TKbigbass]

Rivermont Jeff - 2/25/2010 8:40 AM I believe they are sealed both the m30 and the m29. I've had the blue Optima's they lasted 20 months and interstates lasted about 24-30 months. I thought 45 months was good. I had bad luck with batteries in the past but had the best results with the ac delco's.

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My bad for some reason when I read 45 months I was thinking 2 years. Must be my East Ridge math.emoLaugh 45 months is good. I think I'll go by Ken Smiths and check the delco's out.</p>

 

[jim4596]

I have the new delcos in my boat. the ones i have are not sealed. they are on their 3rd yr. I have never had any brand battery last over 2 yrs in my boat. so they are doing better than most.
I have had dekas, everstarts, bass pro shops brand, sears, diehards, autozone, etc. best so far are the ac delcos.
I bought mine from Jerome Franklin at Franklin marine. I think they were about $100 a piece.

 

[Punisher]

ac/delco is what I have run in my boat for 14 years and I go to Ken Smith to get them the best battery imo and last for about 5 years too of heavy trolling too