Starting battery

[TightlineT]

The last couple of trips my cranking battery has sounded very weak. Posts look clean and everything is charged and tight, so looks like it may be time for a new one. Does anyone have any suggestions on a brand? I've been using WalMart and they don't seem to be working out too great, but maybe it's just me.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[TKbigbass]

I neverhad much luck with the Wal-Mart batteries. I like the AC Delco. The best prices I could find back in the spring were at Franklin Marine on Hixson Pike. I think the 1000 CCA starting battery was about $80.00.

 

[beetlespin]

I like the Diehard Platinums. Expensive but darn good batteries.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">Here is a thread that is good reading: http://www.chattanoogafishingforum.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=42011&posts=35&start=1</font>

 

[elwestb]

... you can't go wrong with the big Sears Marine Platinum cranker, Optima Yellow, or the Big Delco! The ain't cheap though, but all very good, just my opinion!

 

[groomer1a]

I have a Bass Tracker that came with Interstate batteries. I am going on the 3rd year and they have performed flawlessly. I have also used Die Hard batteries form Sears and is one of my all time favorites. You can get them at Sears and also K-mart now. The next I buy will probably be from K-mart......wife works there...grin!

 

[fishinvol]

Im using the Sears batteries now. Been outstanding!

 

[TightlineT]

Thanks to all that responded. This gives me something to work with and a direction to go. I've had several failures of Wally World batteries lately and I think I'm done with them from the lawnmower, truck and boat. Thanks alot, Jim